Currently, we are looking for students who have completed at least the first year of their training (Foundation Diploma / Degree / BA / Masters) and need to complete their mandatory 100 clinical hours.
We are looking for volunteers who can offer at least 3 hours per week to Teesside Hospice, and who can be available from 4pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Thursday. If you are not available during these times, please still apply, as there are other times available to you. However, our preference is for evening work, as this is where demand is currently for our counselling service. You must be registered with a professional body such as the BACP, be able to provide 2 references, 1 of which should be your course leader. You should also have been ‘signed off’ and fit for practice by your college.
Please send us your CV and a covering letter, giving a detailed overview as to why you are interested in Bereavement Counselling. Please email your CV and covering letter to Counselling@teessidehospice.co.uk
In return, if you are successful, we will offer you the appropriate ratio of supervision as per BACP (2018) guidance, free CPD, and enhanced DBS (if you are not on the update service) and the opportunity to join a great organisation that is passionate about the work we do.
The closing date for applications is Friday April 14th ,2023. Interviews will be held on Thursday, May 18th 2023. If you require any further information please email Counselling@teessidehospice.co.uk or telephone 01642 811063 and leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Being there, listening, reflecting, focusing and building rapport are all an essential part of effective counselling. We are continuing to develop our services, and we’re now able to provide face-to-face, telephone calls and remote counselling.
We know that bereavement, loss and grief can cause us huge pain and sadness. It can leave us feeling alone, confused and fearful. It’s really important to remember that whilst grief and bereavement can impact our mental health, they are not mental illnesses. These feelings are entirely normal and are part of the healing and change process we all go through after experiencing a profound loss.
For the vast majority of people these feeling will become easier to live with as time goes by. Talking to family members, friends and colleagues about how we are feeling is one of the best things we can do to help make ourselves feel better and we know that sometimes this can be a long and slow journey. Organisations such as Cruse, Samaritans, Mind and NHS 111 also have helplines and resources that can help with grief, loss and wellbeing.
On rare occasions people may still be experiencing significant problems long after the bereavement has passed. In cases like these we know that expert, clinical support can make a difference and that’s where Teesside Hospice Bereavement Counselling Service focusses its work.
If your bereavement was over six months ago and you are still finding that you are having serious difficulties we are here to help. Our trained counsellors can help you to understand your feelings, how they are impacting you and develop tools and techniques that will reduce and alleviate their impact.
We have an online system that will allow you to refer yourself & gather some general information. If you meet the criteria for support one of our team will contact you to arrange an appointment.
We do our counselling face to face (when safe to do so), by video and phone.
Currently, we are looking for students who have completed at least the first year of their training (Foundation Diploma / Degree / BA / Masters) and need to complete their mandatory 100 clinical hours.
We are looking for volunteers who can offer at least 3 hours per week to Teesside Hospice, and who can be available from 4pm to 7pm, Tuesday to Thursday. If you are not available during these times, please still apply, as there are other times available to you. However, our preference is for evening work, as this is where demand is currently for our counselling service. You must be registered with a professional body such as the BACP, be able to provide 2 references, 1 of which should be your course leader. You should also have been ‘signed off’ and fit for practice by your college.