School Counsellor / Play Therapist

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and dedicated fully qualified Counsellor or Play Therapist who shares GIPSIL’s values of Compassion, Courage and Collaboration. You’ll play a key role in delivering a high quality Schools based Counselling service for children and young people aged 4-16.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake one to one Counselling/Play Therapy with children and young people within a school setting as directed by GIPSIL.
• To build and maintain good, effective referral systems and working relationships with school staff, parents/carers and other professionals.
• Respond promptly to new referrals, providing an accessible service to meet the needs of children and young people.
• Manage own caseload, maintaining records and meeting reporting requirements as appropriate.
• Use data collection tools (in accordance with requirements) to record, monitor and evaluate the projects on a regular basis.
• Participate in multi-agency working as appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised counselling/play therapy qualification (minimum Diploma level)
• Post‑qualification experience delivering counselling or play therapy in schools
• Experience using creative methods in Counselling young people
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to working as part of a supportive team

What We Offer

• Join an established team of Counsellors/ Play therapists
• You’ll benefit from free training and CPD opportunities
• You’ll receive regular Line Management supervision and access to clinical supervision and Reflective Practice sessions
• We cover BACP membership costs and Clinical Supervision costs

How To Apply

To arrange an informal conversation about this role please contact Hannah Railton via email: Hannah.railton@gipsil.org.uk.

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Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12:00 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 2nd October 2026

Interviews: Monday 12th October 2026

Please note that GIPSIL will not accept CV’s or agencies.