We regularly recruit so please do send in applications and we will hold your application form on file ready for these times.

We take registered student counsellors, psychotherapists, counselling psychologists and those working towards qualifying and accreditation with BACP, UKCP or BPS.

To apply for a placement you must:

  • Be a trainee counsellor, student counsellor, psychotherapist or counselling psychologist in the SECOND YEAR of your study either on
    a diploma/Degree/Masters/PhD course.
  • Ideally you must already have some client hours and experience of clinical supervision.
  • Be able to dedicate time for seeing 3 clients a week and supervision every 2 weeks.
  • have a letter from your tutor or college to say you are ready for clinical work on a voluntary placement at Mind in Croydon.
  • Be in personal therapy and will continue therapy throughout your placement with Mind in Croydon.

Counsellor Application Form

Volunteer Counsellor Placement Guidelines

You will find more information about the service by clicking here.

Please send application forms marked for the attention of the Counselling Service Manager, Mind in Croydon, Orchard House, 15a Purley Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EZ or email to counselling@mindincroydon.org.uk.

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