Self-Employed Associate Children & Young People Counsellor

Please see the job pack link below this document will provide you with an in depth overview of our organisation the team you will be working with the role and responsibilities and the person specification.

Self-employed Associate CYP Counsellor - Job pack

We are excited to announce we are growing our therapies offer and are now looking for selfemployed counsellors to support children and young people (aged 1018) across Lancashire.

Role title: Associate Children & Young People Counsellor (Selfemployed)

Hours: Approx. 5 hours per week

Contract: Self-employed

Application deadline: 29th June 2026

Interview date: 7th July 2026

This is a flexible associate role delivering 1:1 therapy sessions mainly online helping young people access support quickly without long waiting lists.

The role

• Deliver onetoone counselling sessions for young people

• Work flexibly (around 5 hours per week by agreement)

• Provide safe highquality traumainformed support

• Keep clear client notes and follow safeguarding procedures

Youll be part of a growing service focused on accessible personalised mental health support for young people across Lancashire.

What were looking for

• Qualified counsellor (BACP accredited or equivalent)

• Experience working with children and young people

• Already set up as selfemployed (incl. insurance supervision)

• Someone who can build trust work independently and communicate well

What you get

• 30 per session (sessions charged at 45)

• Flexible remote-first working (with some face-to-face by agreement)

• Opportunity to be part of a supportive values-led organisation

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications must be submitted using the online Lancashire Mind job application form which can be found on this page.

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