Training placements

The University Counselling Service (UCS) offers a limited number of training placements (unpaid) each academic year (September to June).

• We are not able to take students or staff members of The University of Nottingham due to boundary issues
• Each placement is for one day per week, during University term-time only

UCS is based in the Trent Building on University Park Campus. It offers a free, confidential service and is staffed by a well-established team from a range of theoretical orientations. The Service is very busy and a challenging environment to work in, however, the team are very supportive and will offer help and the benefit of their experience.

The trainee will be expected to offer short-term work to students on one day each week during the University term time. Supervision will be offered on a weekly basis in the Service within the core theoretical orientation of the trainee.

Criteria

Applicants must have:

• completed at least two years of professional training (not including introductory courses)
• prior counselling experience in a professional setting
• experience of working with people who have a range of emotional difficulties
• work within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) etchical framework, with particular reference to confidentiality and boundaries
• be able to organise effectively and fulfil the administrative requirements of the Service
• have the ability and willingness to work within a team

Find our how to apply for a training placement.