Counsellor jobs in Kinghorn Loch

French Speaking Online Counsellor (Remote – UK Based)

About Uwill:

Uwill is a leading mental health and wellbeing platform, supporting 3 million students at over 300 colleges and universities globally. In the past five years alone, demand for mental health support at universities and colleges has increased at an estimated seven times the rate of enrollment growth. Uwill’s mission is to increase access to mental health support for students by partnering directly with colleges and universities to complement their offering. We provide free, immediate access to counselling and crisis support through video, phone, and messaging.

As demand for mental health care grows across campuses, Uwill ensures students receive the help they need—when they need it.

Role Brief:

This is a self-employed, freelance role – perfect for counsellors looking to grow their caseload, earn extra income, or make a real difference in student mental health.

We’re expanding in the UK and looking for experienced counsellors, psychotherapists, or psychologists to join our team. As a Uwill Counsellor, you’ll deliver remote counselling to university and college students and staff through a secure digital platform, with full flexibility over your schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage an on-going caseload of clients from initial session to graduation from care.
• Conduct video, telephone, or chat sessions with clients.
• Utilise evidence-based practices and SMART goals tailored to student needs.
• Practise culturally competent care to meet the needs of a diverse client base including but not limited to: first-time therapy seekers, BME clients, LGBTQ+ clients, first-generation students, veterans, and athletes.
• Adhere to the risk assessment and management process of Uwill and governing body, including assessing for risk during the initial session with a client and as needed thereafter.
• Complete session notes within time frame expectations.
• Respond to client messages in a timely manner.

The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved, and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Counselling, Psychotherapy or relevant field that qualifies for accredited membership.
• Full accredited membership of a recognised professional body or organisation which is governed by a recognised code of ethics and disciplinary process (i.e., BACP (Accred), BABCP, UKCP, NCPS, IACP, ICP, COSCA or equivalent.).
• 2 years of experience providing counselling to a variety of clients reflecting a wide range of clinical presentations.
• Ability to provide sessions in French.
• Experience screening clients, identifying and managing any risk.
• Experience working with clients using short term models of therapeutic intervention.
• Professional indemnity insurance
• A private, secure location to conduct sessions (GDPR compliant).
• Laptop/computer with webcam, microphone, and stable internet to conduct sessions.

Preferred Experience

• Working with university/college students or young adults
• Experience providing counselling online via phone and video.
• Experience delivering short-term, goal-focused therapy

Why Join Uwill?

• Total Flexibility – You set your own hours
• Work from Anywhere – Remote role with no commuting
• Minimal Admin – No scheduling or billing required
• Continuing Professional Development – Monthly webinars, clinical panels, regular educational courses and support
• Grow Your Practice – Build a student-focused caseload
• Join a Global Community – Network with like-minded clinicians

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click Apply Now to join our mission of transforming student mental health, one session at a time.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: £30.53 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you hold full accredited membership of BACP (Accred), BABCP, UKCP, NCPS, or equivalent?
• Do have 2 years of experience providing counselling to a variety of clients reflecting a wide range of clinical presentations?
• Do you have experience working with clients using short term models of therapeutic intervention?

Language:

• French (required)

Work Location: Remote