Job Description

About Us:

Choose Therapy is a growing counselling service supporting over

200 trainee and placement counsellors

across the UK. We provide affordable, accessible therapy to a diverse client base, currently serving

around 800 clients weekly

. Our service is grounded in ethical practice, inclusion, and professional development.

We are now seeking a

Clinical Lead

to provide clinical oversight, safeguarding guidance, and leadership to our growing service.

Role Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and support a large-scale therapy service. You will be the central point for clinical governance, safeguarding, and supervision support across the organisation.

This is a

part-time freelance position

, ideal for an experienced clinician seeking meaningful impact with flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level clinical oversight to a service of 200+ placement counsellors Act as the escalation point for risk, safeguarding, and ethical issues Support and guide a team of clinical supervisors (approx. 15) Develop and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and best practices Attend monthly team meetings Contribute to quality assurance, incident reviews, and service development
Hours & Pay

25 hours per month

50 per hour

(freelance/self-employed) Flexible schedule, remote working
About You

We're looking for a grounded and collaborative Clinical Lead who is passionate about ethical therapy and supportive of trainee development.

Essential:

Accredited with BACP, UKCP, or equivalent Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience Experience supervising or leading teams in a counselling setting Sound knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance, and ethical frameworks Strong communication and leadership skills Comfortable working independently and remotely

Desirable:

Experience working with placement counsellors or training institutions Familiarity with remote therapy provision and digital case management
Why Join Us?

Influence a large, diverse counselling community Shape a dynamic, ethical service Flexible remote role that fits around other commitments Join a team committed to inclusion, transparency, and high standards
To Apply

Please send your

CV and a short cover letter

outlining your relevant experience and what interests you about this role.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Benefits:

Work from home
Experience:

working with Trainee or Placement Counsellors: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Accredited Membership with BACP, UKCP, HCPC, or BPS (required) Minimum 5 years post-qualification clinical experience (required) Diploma or Certificate in Clinical Supervision (required)
Work Location: Remote