Independent EAP Counsellor (Cambridge, UK)

Location: Cambridge, 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)