Sessional Counsellor - Family Support

Farleigh Hospice is a charity that provides support to people affected by life limiting illnesses across mid Essex.  

The Family Support Counselling Team provide 1-to-1 and couple counselling for patients and their carers/family members.  

We have paid Sessional Counsellor opportunities for qualified counsellors to work with patients and families facing a life threatening or terminal illness. The work may be virtual or face-face at Farleigh Hospice or client’s homes. 

You will be working as part of the Family Support Service, providing time-limited counselling (6 or 12 sessions) to adults who have been referred to Farleigh Hospice. Experience of working with illness and/or bereavement is advantageous but not essential. 

You will be  

• A qualified counsellor who has completed a BACP or other suitable accredited course, to at least diploma level 

• A registered member of BACP or equivalent organisation and working within the professional ethical framework

You will have 

• Significant post-qualification experience  

• Greater than 1 year of personal therapy 

• Experience of working with clients who have suffered loss and/or health issues 

• Professional indemnity and own liability insurance   

We offer a great working environment, flexible working and a strong team to support you.  

If you require further information please view the additional role profile, or contact the recruiting manager Uma Thomas or email uma.thomas@farleighhospice.org for an informal chat.  

To view the additional role profile, please click here.

(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications we will close the vacancy before the closing date)