Circles South East

Training, qualifications & experience

The charity consists of a team of specialist professionals who recruit, train, and manage volunteers working in a variety of roles within the community. All volunteers working for the charity receive initial and ongoing training and are professionally supervised.

Added to this we undertake individual and family assessments and provide training and advice to agencies working in related fields.

Circles South East is first and foremost a public protection agency working with and for the community.  The project is based on the principles of inclusion, restorative justice and bringing together the community to enhance public safety.

Other areas of counselling we deal with

We offer long- term( max of 30 sessions) counselling to anyone affected by sexual abuse, including Survivors, non-offending family members and some ex-offenders.

Further information

Volunteers are at the core of what we do, and operate across all aspects of our work. If you would like to volunteer with us or ask any questions please contact either:

Jelena Richards at  Jelena.Richards@circlessoutheast.org.uk

Dom Williams at Dom.Williams@circlessoutheast.org.uk or ring our office on 01235 816050

As a Volunteer Counsellor with our organisation you will get an opportunity to:

·  Expand your professional knowledge and experience

·  Obtain practice hours required for further professional development

·  Help with costs of Supervision, Professional Membership and room rent

·  Get your mileage paid

·  Regular CPD opportunities

Practical Considerations:

The minimum requirements are that a volunteer counsellor must

·          Be over 18 y.o.

·          Hold diploma in counselling

·          Have a min. of 70 hours supervised face to face client work.

·          Hold Professional membership with BASP, UKCP or equivalent

·          Have a regular supervision with fully qualified supervisor

·          Hold Indemnity Insurance

·          Be willing undergo DBS checks

·          Adhere to BACP code of ethics