Pride Space CIC is home to Pride Space Counselling Service, providing free and affordable therapeutic support to LGBTQ+ people in Nottinghamshire.

Pride Space CIC 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.

Pride Space 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 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 have paused recruiting for placement counsellors in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to join the Pride Space counselling team.

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
  • You have up-to-date insurance
  • You are not a current or recent client of Pride Space CIC

Applications are now currently on pause – however you can still apply and we’ll be in touch when we have more opportunities.

Apply here

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.