At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide online therapy to support Black women and girls affected by gender-based violence.
- Company: HERSANA CIC, a leading service for Black femmes facing gender-based violence.
- Benefits: Training, support, and the chance to make a real difference in the community.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating safe spaces and ending violence against women.
- Qualifications: Experience in counselling and a commitment to feminist principles.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
USHERSANA CIC is the first and leading Gender-based Violence Support Service providing advice, support and advocacy to Black women and girls who have experienced any form of gender-based violence. We were founded in 2016, and have been championing the needs and safety of Black femmes ever since. HERSANA works directly with thousands of Black femmes who have experienced abuse and violence. We specialise in domestic abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
We provide free long-term counselling, as well as short-term emotional and practical support. As a leading expert on violence against women and girls, HERSANA provides accredited and tailored training to a wide range of statutory professionals and workshops to young people and community groups. We push for legislative change, improved statutory guidance for victims, and better understanding of the needs of Black femmes around the country.
Our mission is to create wholistic, gender-specialist, culturally specific and trauma-informed safe spaces for Black women and girls affected by or at risk of gender-based violence across England, as well as campaign to eradicate violence against women and girls in all its forms.
BEING A SESSIONAL COUNSELLOR AT HERSANA: You will be joining a growing team of creative and transformative therapists at HERSANA. You will provide individual therapy online to our service users. You will be highly organised, self-motivated, and passionate about ending gender-based violence and creating safe spaces for survivors. You will have a 'can-do' approach and demonstrable commitment to HERSANA's feminist approach to supporting Black women and girls to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role, as necessary.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply, you’ll need to complete the Pre-qualifying Questions, Application Form, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Section. When completing this please relate your application to the requirements stated in the attached person specification, as shortlisting for interview is dependent on the extent to which your application matches these. We are unable to accept CVs. The deadline for applications is midnight Saturday 27 February 2026.
Self Employed Sessional Counsellor in London employer: Hersana
HERSANA CIC is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering environment for Black women and girls affected by gender-based violence. With a strong focus on employee growth, HERSANA offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity among its team of passionate therapists. Working in this unique setting not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also provides a safe space where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
