Advertised from 6 March 2026

Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsellor to lead the recruitment & support of counselling students undertaking volunteer placements within our small community charity. The role will play a key part in expanding our counselling service while providing high-quality training placements for counselling students across Scotland. 

About You

You will be a qualified and experienced counsellor with experience of working with trainee counsellors. You will have strong knowledge of ethical frameworks and safeguarding requirements and ideally be accredited (or working towards accreditation). This is an excellent opportunity to support the next generation of counsellors while making a meaningful difference within a small charity environment. 

About Us

PF Counselling Service provides affordable counselling in Edinburgh for people facing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in their everyday life. Our vision is to enable people to embrace life more fully through the growth, change and healing that can take place through the counselling process. Our volunteer counsellors offer a professional service to individuals over the age of 18. PF Counselling relies on donations to keep our service accessible and affordable for all. The PF offers over 11,000 sessions of counselling a year to over 750 clients, provided by around 100 professionally trained volunteer counsellors. The staff team of seven are responsible for all aspects of delivering the service.

Application notes

Applications should be made by sending a CV, and include a personal statement outlining your motivations, enthusiasm and suitability for the post. 

Please also include a completed copy of the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form 

Send to:  workforus@pfcounselling.org.uk 

Closing date: Friday 20th March 2026, 12.00noon

Interviews: TBC

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