Volunteer Counsellor (Qualified)

At The Brain Tumour Charity, we aim to address the clear gap in emotional support available to those affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, by expanding our counselling service. We know the difference that talking therapy can make to the brain tumour community and our goal is to reach more people, ensuring everyone that wants it, gets the support that they need.

How can you help?

As a Volunteer Counsellor for this service, you would work with a wide range of clients who either have a brain tumour diagnosis themselves, or have a loved one who has been diagnosed. This includes patients/carers who have been newly diagnosed. This includes patients/carers who have been newly diagnosed, to those in/post treatment, to people at end of life, or bereaved.

We're looking for counsellors who:

• Are qualified with a minimum of a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
• Integrative or person-centred counsellors
• A member of the BACP (or equivalent ethical body)
• Committed to attend monthly clinical supervision
• Has an interest in working with people affected by a brain tumour and possibly experience of working with clients in a similar field.
• Has the IT abilities to be able to maintain appropriate and accurate records on our counselling database.
• Experience of working remotely, via telephone or webcam and is happy to use their own laptop, phone and WiFi for their client work.
• Have their own public liability insurance and ICO registration (or are willing to obtain this).