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Volunteer Counsellor/Psychotherapist
(Brazilian Portuguese-speaking)

One fixed day per week – 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Fortnightly group clinical supervision (Monday: 2:00 – 3:30pm)

Minimum 8 months commitment 

Location: Hybrid work

LAWRS’ Volunteer Counsellor/Psychotherapist will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing one-to-one short term therapy and clinical assessments as agreed with the line manager, to Latin American women whose mother tongue is Brazilian Portuguese; delivering group work activities and psycho-educational workshops to Latin American women; and dealing with internal and external referrals, working closely with other teams at LAWRS and external agencies.

We are looking for a passionate counsellor and/or psychotherapist to join our team of highly motivated volunteers to provide psychological support to Latin American women and gain experience working within the VAWG sector in a leading BAME organization.

This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.

*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.

How to apply:

  1. Review the role description for more information on responsibilities and criteria.
  2. Complete our Online Volunteer Application FormApplications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.