Listening Ear has a great reputation for supporting volunteers and student placements. Both our Adult and CYP services are Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy which we are very proud of. This also means that Listening Ear offer the highest standards of support for not only our clients, but for the students and volunteers who play a huge part in delivering such high quality services.

Starting your journey in the world of Counselling and Psychotherapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and can raise a lot of questions for consideration. Questions such as, “Will I receive the appropriate level of support?”, “Will I be given the correct level of encouragement to really develop as a therapist?” and “Will I receive help to ensure I am working ethically with my clients?” are all important questions to ask at any point in your career. We firmly believe that Listening Ear offer the right level of support to enable you to answer “Yes” to all of these questions.

As a student you will be supported by a dedicated placement manager who will be your point of contact for all things therapy related. We will offer you support and guidance with things such as best practice, developing your skills, working ethically with clients and support around your study as you work towards qualification.

Most importantly, you will be treated as a fellow professional and welcomed into the Listening Ear family.

Whether you are a recently qualified therapist looking to gain further experience within your practice or have a wealth of client experience delivering therapy you can expect the same level of support from our dedicated team. This includes financial and practical support with your client work such as working towards accreditation, supervision and continued professional development.

At Listening Ear, we recognise the importance and value of our dedicated Volunteer Counsellors and welcome applications all year round.

If a volunteer position is of interest to you, please email a copy of your CV along with the completed application form and entitle the email ‘Qualified Volunteer’ to volunteering@listening-ear.co.uk

Looking to start your career with Listening Ear? Find out about current paid opportunities by visiting our recruitment page.