Volunteer / Student Counsellor Placement

Volunteer / Student Counsellor Placement Organisation: OPTION180 Ltd Contract Type: Student Placement (Voluntary) Hours: Part-time, Term Time Only (Approx. 3 hours per day) Location: School-based settings Expenses: Lunch provided + travel expenses covered (up to 3 miles) About OPTION180 Ltd At OPTION180, we value our people and the dedication, compassion, and expertise they bring to our service. Working with us means making a real difference every day, supporting children, young people, and families to recover from trauma and build brighter futures. We are a specialist social care and family support service offering therapeutic interventions alongside comprehensive family assessment and support. Our work addresses the complex challenges families may face, including: Parental substance misuse Mental health difficulties Domestic abuse Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower families not just to survive, but to thrive despite adversity . As a growing organisation with plans for national expansion, we are seeking passionate trainees and qualified clinicians who are willing to volunteer their time to gain valuable, hands-on experience with our client groups. Counselling Placement Opportunities We offer enriching placement opportunities for trainee Counsellors and Play Therapists looking to develop their clinical skills in real-world settings. You will work therapeutically with: Children and young people School staff Parents and carers across primary and secondary education settings. Within a safe and supportive environment, you will use a combination of: Talking therapies Creative and play-based approaches to help young people explore and manage challenges such as: Anxiety and stress Low mood Relationship difficulties Emotional and behavioural concerns What We Offer Safeguarding training Specialist training in working with children and young people Clinical hours that contribute towards accreditation Weekly (half-day) placement during term time Ongoing supervision and professional support Exposure to wider family support and assessment services Essential Requirements Applicants must: Hold student membership with BACP, NCPS , or an equivalent professional body Be currently enrolled in a Therapeutic Course Must have their own Enhanced DBS check Please note: This is a voluntary placement and not a salaried role