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Counsellor

Aston University

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum (pro-rata)
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 1st August 2025
Closes: 15th August 2025
Job Ref: 0471-25

Basis: 

Part Time (0.82)

Closing Date: 

23.59 hours BST on Friday 15 August 2025

Interview Date: 

Wednesday 10 September 2025

Join Our Dynamic Student Counselling Team at Aston University!

Are you an accredited Psychotherapist or Counsellor with a Level 7 or Master's (MSc) qualification and a passion for supporting student well-being? Aston University is looking for an experienced and culturally competent professional to join our thriving Counselling Service. If you have three years of post-qualification supervised practice and current BACP, UKCP/HPC, BABCP, or BPS accreditation and extensive experience providing brief counselling, preferably within a higher education institution or a similar fast-paced environment - we want to hear from you!

As a key member of our student-facing Counselling Service, you'll provide short-term, culturally competent therapeutic counselling (typically 6 sessions) to students navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. These can include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, self-harm, and the unique pressures of university life. You'll join a vibrant and experienced team, working collaboratively to deliver individual interventions, conduct risk assessments, and respond effectively to students in need.

We're looking for someone enthusiastic about contributing beyond one-on-one sessions. You'll have the opportunity to passionately deliver well-being activities and support our drop-in desk, enhancing the overall student experience. Given current student demand, this is a predominantly in-person role on campus, requiring year-round presence.

The Counselling Service is an integral part of Student Wellbeing, which also encompasses our Wellbeing and Chaplaincy teams. We are further situated within the larger Student Life directorate, working alongside Mental Health & Welfare, Disability & Neurodiversity Support, and Student Engagement and Advice Services to provide holistic support to our diverse student body.

We are particularly keen to expand our expertise in the following areas, complementing your essential qualifications:

Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy/Counselling, with a strong focus on:

Rape and sexual abuse/violence

Trauma, loss, and bereavement

Self-harm and suicidal ideation

Cultural sensitivities

Spiritual and faith-based issues

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of students, helping them thrive academically and personally. If you're a dedicated professional ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic university environment, we encourage you to apply!

What we offer:

  • Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
  • Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
  • Great family friendly policies.
  • On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
  • Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here
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