Counsellor (B6/B7 Development Role)

Job summaryWe would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate your commitment to providing high quality care and counselling for depression at Step 3. You will be delivering counselling for depression using a stepped care model in line with the national IAPT programme and latest NICE guidance for psychological interventions. The role involves delivering one to one Counselling, Assessments and therapeutic groups.You must demonstrate a commitment to Continuing Professional Development and be prepared to attend training in the Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CFD) IAPT training at Metanoia with a desirable commitment to Mind Matters of 1.5 years post training completion/award of qualification (not just attending the course).Developmental Plan:Start at band 6Maximum of 24 months to complete PCE-CfD trainingSuccessful competition of PCE-CfD training will lead to band 7We also would like to invite potential applicants who already possess this application to apply for this position.Applicants who have already successfully completed the PCE-CfD training will start at a band 7.Please only apply if you can meet these minimum standards of training and professional registration. All registrations will be cross checked at the shortlisting stageMain duties of the jobTo provide a comprehensive assessment and therapeutic service for adult patients with common mental health problems referred to the IAPT SABP service based on sound, evidence based psychological principles, and working within the context of primary care services.You will be able to assess clients for suitability for Counselling and other modalities, and provide specialist psychological treatment based upon clearly accepted, evidence-based principles (N.I.C.E. guidelines for Depression). To treat common mental health problems, including mood and adjustment disorders and other problems not of a severity requiring multidisciplinary specialist mental health services.Be able to make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the department's referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary. To make an assessment of risk for patient and others and take appropriate action when necessary.About usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.We look forward to receiving your application!DetailsDate posted12 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 39,959 to 56,515 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number325-8409635-TTJob locationsGatton PlaceSt Mathews RoadRedhillRH1 1TAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be required to work a one late evening a week and offer two days of face to face clinic based in Surrey, location to be confirmed at the interview.Please see job description for more details. Job description Job responsibilitiesYou will be required to work a one late evening a week and offer two days of face to face clinic based in Surrey, location to be confirmed at the interview.Please see job description for more details.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialCompletion of BACP Accredited Counselling Qualification Level 4 & AboveCompletion of other Counselling Qualification with Full BACP Accreditation/ Full UKCP RegistrationBACP with Full Accreditation o UKCP with Full Registration o NCS Fully Accredited professional registrants o ACC Full AccreditationDesirableCompletion of EMDR Training Experience EssentialMin 450 client hours with proof of clinical supervision for all hoursDesirableExperience of working in IAPT, in a service where agreed targets are in place with regards contacts and clinical outcomesExperience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting Person Specification Qualifications EssentialCompletion of BACP Accredited Counselling Qualification Level 4 & AboveCompletion of other Counselling Qualification with Full BACP Accreditation/ Full UKCP RegistrationBACP with Full Accreditation o UKCP with Full Registration o NCS Fully Accredited professional registrants o ACC Full AccreditationDesirableCompletion of EMDR Training Experience EssentialMin 450 client hours with proof of clinical supervision for all hoursDesirableExperience of working in IAPT, in a service where agreed targets are in place with regards contacts and clinical outcomesExperience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural settingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressGatton PlaceSt Mathews RoadRedhillRH1 1TAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressGatton PlaceSt Mathews RoadRedhillRH1 1TAUnited KingdomEmployer's website