Job Description

UE07 41,064 - 48,822 per annum

USG / Student Counselling Service

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open ended (permanent)

Applications are invited from qualified, experienced counsellors and psychotherapists to undertake both individual counselling with students, and to deliver psychoeducational presentations and workshops in this busy and well-respected multi-disciplinary service.

The Opportunity:

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a large team, and it will help to have a clear understanding of how the organisational context impacts on therapeutic decisions


The post is full time equivalent (35 hours) and you would be expected to work five days per week,

at least three days per week on campus

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The Student Counselling Service is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.


On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy with relevant post-qualifying experience Have Counsellor/psychotherapist accreditation with BACP (or other PSA registered body) or working towards accreditation Skilled in practising brief therapy and in delivering therapy remotely (online and by telephone) knowledge of adolescent development and risk assessment have a clear understanding of how the organisational context impacts on therapeutic decisions Experience of working with groups and delivering training is desirable

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note:

The closing date for applications is

14th August 2025.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning

25th August 2025

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