Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THE ADVERT IS FOR COUNSELLING FOR DEPRESSION THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION (CFD) TRAINING PLACES. PLEASE ENUSRE THAT YOU HAVE THE RELEVENT ACCREDITABLE COUNSELLING QUALIFICATION LISTED IN THE PERSON SPEC FOR THIS ROLE PRIOR TO APPLYING.
We are excited to be expanding our workforce for counsellors here at Mersey Care in our Talking Therapies service.
We are seeking applications from qualified counsellors who wish to pursue additional modality training in the Talking Therapies compliant modalities.
You will be qualified to Diploma Level in Counselling with significant clinical experience of working with clients presenting with depression. In addition the successful candidate will hold accredited membership of BACP or an equivalent registering body. Above all, you will be an enthusiastic clinician, committed to driving the Talking Therapies provision within our communities, and taking pride in making a difference to peoples lives
You will hold a clinical caseload providing Talking Therapies compliant counselling at step 3 of the stepped care model for individuals assessed and diagnosed with depression that are deemed as meeting the criteria for counselling, whilst being supported to undertake training in Counselling for Depression.
We have positions available across all of our Talking Therapies localities which include St Helens, Halton, Liverpool and Knowsley and our clinical staff are to hold sessions both in person and remotely.
Main duties of the job
You will hold a clinical caseload providing Talking Therapies compliant counselling at step 3 of the stepped care model for individuals assessed and diagnosed with depression that are deemed as meeting the criteria for counselling, whilst being supported to undertake training in Counselling for Depression.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As well as fully funded training and supervision, we offer our Talking Therapies team members weekly protected time for CPD as well as clinical supervision and support with caseload management. Our CPD is facilitated by Lead Clinicians and is made up of taught sessions, group discussions as well as self directed study and peer group discussions. You will benefit from being part of a clinical team made up of therapists with a variety of skills including CBT, EMDR, IPT, DIT CTfD and Counselling as well as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and Employment Advisors.
We have opportunities available across our Talking Therapies Services covering St Helens, Halton, Knowsley and Liverpool.
Please see Job Description for further details of responsibilities and person specification for this role.
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This advert is for Trainee High Intensity Therapist - Counsellor with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (FIXED TERM TRAINEE POST). The application deadline is 19 Jun 2026.
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