Join us as a counsellor
Suffolk Mind offers a range of opportunities to join us as a counsellor, either as a volunteer, or on a placement.
About the service
We operate a self-referral, easy-to-access counselling service. Our service is for any Suffolk resident aged 18+. Clients come to our counselling service for a variety of reasons, but these could be relationships, family issues, personal crisis, bereavement, or other problems they may be dealing with. We offer counselling in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Saxmundham, online via Zoom and by telephone.

Counsellor role summary
If you would like to become a counsellor with Suffolk Mind, either on placement or as a volunteer, below is a summary of the main tasks and requirements.
What we expect:
Position
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Location
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Seeing clients
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Monthly online group supervision
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01
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Ipswich
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Thursdays at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
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Third Monday, 4pm to 6pm
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02
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Zoom
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Mondays at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
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Fourth Friday, 4pm to 6pm
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03
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Zoom
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Mondays at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm
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Second Friday, 4pm to 6pm
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04
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Zoom
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Mondays at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm
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Third Friday, 4pm to 6pm
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05
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Zoom
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Wednesdays at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm
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Fourth Monday, 4pm to 6pm
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06
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Ipswich
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Fridays at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
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First Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm
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07
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Zoom
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Wednesdays at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm
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Third Friday, 4pm to 6pm
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08
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Zoom
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Thursdays at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm
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Second Tuesday, 8.30am to 10.30am
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Please note that online interviews will take place on Wednesday 5th March. Â
If you are interested in becoming a counsellor (placement or volunteer) with Suffolk Mind, please complete our application form and email counselling@suffolkmind.org.uk.



