Counsellors - Flexible working hours in Reading

&## ;Location: Reading, England, UK | &## ;Self-Employed | ⏰ Flexibility to manage your own calendar |&## ;In-Person Counselling services | &## ;Own professional consulting premises

Are you a qualified mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working arrangements?

&## ; Why Choose TELUS Health?

Comprehensive Support – Thorough induction training with dedicated Team Managers
Professional Growth – Diverse case exposure and enhanced short-term counselling expertise
Flexibility – Full control over referral acceptance and scheduling
Technology – Access to our intuitive Provider Hub platform
Community – Strong peer relationships and ongoing management support
Development – Regular audit feedback and free CPD Learning Line events
Insights – Customer satisfaction data to inform your practice

&## ; What You\’ll Do:

Manage online referrals with prompt response times
Provide short-term, solution-focused counselling (3-12 sessions)
Connect with diverse clients facing varied workplace and personal challenges
Maintain comprehensive case documentation and feedback
Collaborate with our Provider Services team on risk management

&## ;Essential Requirements :

Accreditation: BACP/UKCP/COSCA/BPS/NCS/BABCP or equivalent
Alternative: Diploma-level qualification + 3 years post-qualification experience + 450+ counselling hours
Approach: Experience in short-term, solution-focused therapeutic models
Supervision: Regular professional clinical supervision arrangements should be in place
Insurance: Professional indemnity (minimum £1,000,000)
Compliance: ICO registration as Data Controller

&## ; Ideal Experience:

Previous EAP experience preferred but not essential
Assessment and support planning expertise
Short-term counselling interventions with workplace focus
Understanding of organizational dynamics and work-life challenges
Knowledge of local therapeutic resources and referral pathways
IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, online systems)