Pride Space CIC is home to PrideSpace Counselling Service, providing free and affordable therapeutic support to LGBTQ+ people in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
PrideSpace offers a limited number of volunteer student/trainee counsellor placements a year. We are looking for LGBTQ+ counsellors to work with our LGBTQ+ client base.
PrideSpace is staffed by a mixture of qualified, experienced counsellors and trainees registered with professional bodies.
Trainee counsellors are welcome to complete their required clinical practice hours with us as part of their qualification. In return, we offer clinical in-house group supervision, administrative support, mentorship, training opportunities, and a place within a vibrant and supportive community.
If you’re interested in joining us for a placement or volunteering your time, please read on to learn more.
We are currently looking for trainees who are able to gain their hours through online work.
We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in a recognised counselling training programme who hold a valid ‘Fitness to Practise’ certificate, as well as from qualified counsellors seeking to gain hours toward accreditation, broaden their experience, or contribute their time as volunteers.
Requirements for the application
- You are able to provide written confirmation from your training agency that you have been sufficiently prepared for, and are ready for clinical practice (Readiness to practice)
- You are a member of an appropriate Governing Body e.g. BACP, UKCP
- You have a recent, up-to-date DBS check in place (if you don’t we can help you in obtaining one)
- You have up-to-date insurance
- You are not a current or recent client of Pride Space CIC
Trainee and Client Safety
Below is our list of policies which forms part of our commitment to both client and trainee/placement safety. We take the safeguarding of both clients and counsellors extremely seriously. Any issues with regards to this should be reported to our Service Management.