We currently have no volunteer counsellor roles at Suffolk Mind.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer counsellor with Suffolk Mind’s counselling service, please see below the requirements of a placement:
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You must be in your final diploma year and have completed a minimum of 15 hours of one-to-one counselling with clients.
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You must be able to attend group supervision (times stated above).
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You will need to have a private supervisor, this is to be to be organised and funded by you.
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You can claim expenses for mileage but to a maximum of £12 per trip to see clients.
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You must be a member of a professional body (i.e. BACP or UKCP).
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You must have your own professional liability insurance.
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You are expected to commit to the service for at least a year.
If you are interested in the roles, please complete the application form here and send together with your CV to [email protected] with “Application for placement” in the subject line.
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Mums Matter is a new six week course that has been designed for mums in the Ipswich area who are experiencing mental health challenges in the perinatal period. If you have symptoms such as worrying thoughts, anxiety and postnatal depression, we can help. Visit our website for more details: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/services/mums-matter/
If you want to help your mental health by getting physically active, why not join this new challenge by Ipswich Town Football Club? A Game of Two Halves starts this Saturday: www.itfc.co.uk/news/2020/october/academy-and-womens-team-fundraiser/
Do you want to come and join the Suffolk Mind team? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated part time support workers who can support our tenants by providing high levels of one-to-one support with all aspects of daily living such as cooking, shopping and budgeting as well as providing emotional support. Visit our website for more details: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/
Here's why our Fundraising Administrator Charlotte is taking on 100 Miles for Suffolk Mind.
If you'd like to sign up too, just visit our website: giving.suffolkmind.org.uk/events-and-challenges/100-miles-for-suffolk-mind
Have you seen our new 100 Miles for Suffolk Mind t-shirts? If you're taking part in the challenge, why not purchase a t-shirt so you can wear it as you cover every mile? You will be supporting Suffolk Mind even more! Visit our website to get yours today: www.suffolkmind.org.uk/product/100milesforsuffolkmindtshirts/
Mums Matter is a new six week course that has been designed for mums in the Ipswich area who are experiencing mental health challenges in the perinatal period. If you have symptoms such as worrying thoughts, anxiety and postnatal depression, we can help: https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/services/mums-matter/
With the clocks going back this weekend, the latest blog from @SuffolkMind's @jonneal_UK, which focuses on helping our #mentalhealth over the winter months, is a must read.
Check it out at https://www.keepmovingsuffolk.com/the-clocks-are-going-back/
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A huge thank you to Councillor James Finch for choosing Suffolk Mind as the Chairman's Charity of the Year. It has been a fantastic 18 months.
Happy Birthday for Sunday Lee. Thank you for asking people to support Suffolk Mind.
Do you want to come and join our team? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated part time support workers who can support our tenants by providing high levels of one-to-one support with all aspects of daily living. Visit our website for details: https://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/get-involved/job-vacancies/
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