Are you a qualified and professionally registered Counsellor in the UK passionate about providing accessible mental health support? Mentalzon.com invites you to join our growing online platform, offering you the freedom to connect with clients and build your practice remotely. If you value autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to focus on delivering quality talking therapy without the constraints of traditional settings, we want to hear from you.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gap between individuals seeking therapeutic support and qualified mental health professionals. We empower practitioners by providing tools and visibility to manage their own remote practice efficiently, fostering direct relationships between counsellors and clients across the UK and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Remote Counselling Sessions: Provide professional, ethical, and effective online counselling sessions to individuals (and couples/families if within your scope of practice).
• Provide Therapeutic Support: Utilise recognised counselling approaches to help clients explore their issues, develop coping strategies, and work towards their therapeutic goals.
• Maintain Confidential Records: Keep accurate, secure, and concise session notes in line with GDPR and your professional body's ethical guidelines.
• Adhere to Ethical Frameworks: Practice strictly in accordance with the ethical framework of your primary UK professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, NCS).
• Direct Client Communication: Manage scheduling, therapeutic agreements, and fee arrangements directly with your clients.
• Engage in Regular Supervision: Maintain ongoing clinical supervision as required by your professional body for safe and effective practice.
• Optional In-Person Work: If you possess appropriate insurance and facilities, you may offer in-person sessions arranged via the platform.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification: Minimum of a Diploma (Level 4 or above), Degree, or Postgraduate qualification in Counselling or Psychotherapy from a course recognised or accredited by a major UK professional body.
• Professional Body Membership/Registration: Current, verifiable membership and/or registration/accreditation with a recognised UK professional body for counsellors (e.g., BACP, UKCP, NCS, COSCA). Being listed on a PSA-accredited register is highly preferred and may be required. This is essential for platform eligibility.
• Experience: Demonstrable post-qualification experience in providing counselling, including supervised practice hours as required for professional registration/accreditation.
• Supervision: Evidence of ongoing clinical supervision arrangements that meet professional body standards.
• Insurance: Must hold current professional indemnity insurance appropriate for private practice.
• Right to Work: Legal right to work on a self-employed basis in the UK.
• Technical Setup: Reliable internet connection, suitable device for video calls, and a private, confidential space for conducting sessions.
• Skills: Strong therapeutic presence, excellent communication and listening skills, empathy, reliability, ethical awareness, and organisational skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Accredited status with your professional body (e.g., BACP Accredited Member, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist).
• Experience with specific counselling modalities (e.g., Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Integrative, Solution-Focused).
• Experience working with specific client groups or presenting issues.
• Previous experience working remotely or in private practice.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis):

• Work Your Hours: Complete flexibility to set your own working hours and availability (part-time or full-time).
• Practice Autonomy: You manage your caseload, therapeutic approach, and client relationships.
• Remote Working: Deliver sessions from anywhere within the UK with a suitable setup.
• Direct Client Fees: Set your own competitive hourly rate. Agree upon and receive payments directly from clients. (Note: Private practice rates for Counsellors in the UK typically range from £45 - £80+ per hour, depending on experience and location).
• Client Referrals: Gain access to potential clients searching for counsellors on the Mentalzon.com platform.
• Streamlined Focus: Reduce administrative burden as the platform helps with visibility and connection.
• Platform Support: Technical assistance available for using platform features.
• Build Credibility: Utilise profile features including client reviews (where appropriate and ethical) to enhance your professional presence.

How to Join Mentalzon:

1. Create Your Counsellor Profile: Register on Mentalzon.com, providing details about your qualifications, professional body membership/registration, experience, and therapeutic approach.
2. Upload Your Documents: Submit copies of your relevant counselling qualification(s) and proof of current membership/registration/accreditation with your UK professional body.
3. Verification Process: Await confirmation once our team verifies your credentials and professional standing.
4. Define Your Availability: Set your working hours and preferred methods for client contact and sessions.
5. Connect and Counsel: Receive client enquiries, manage bookings, agree on terms, and conduct sessions directly.

Why Partner with Mentalzon as a Counsellor?

• Empowerment: Take control of your professional life and work schedule.
• Direct Impact: Build meaningful therapeutic relationships directly with your clients.
• No Hidden Costs: Free registration and transparent operation – you keep what you earn.
• Wider Reach: Benefit from our platform's marketing to connect with more potential clients.

If you are a qualified Counsellor registered with a recognised UK professional body and eager to embrace the benefits of remote, flexible working, we encourage you to join the Mentalzon.com community. Start building your ideal practice today!

Important Note: While the title "Counsellor" is not legally protected in the UK, professional practice standards require appropriate qualifications and membership/registration with a recognised professional body (like BACP, UKCP, NCS etc.), often on a PSA-accredited register. Meeting these standards is mandatory for joining the Mentalzon platform. This role is offered on a self-employed basis, and practitioners are responsible for adhering to all legal, ethical, and professional requirements of independent practice in the UK.