Counselling Student Placements
Listening 2 U offers counselling student placements for trainee counsellors looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive, professional environment. Our rolling recruitment programme runs throughout the year, welcoming dedicated volunteer counsellors who are passionate about promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing.
About Listening 2 U
Established in 2012, Listening 2 U is a multi-award-winning organisation committed to supporting mental health, wellbeing, and personal growth across individuals, families, and organisations.
Our ethos is built on compassion, professionalism, and continuous learning, ensuring the services we deliver evolve to meet the needs of our community.
Established in 2012, Listening 2 U is a multi-award-winning organisation committed to supporting mental health, wellbeing, and personal growth across individuals, families, and organisations.
Our ethos is built on compassion, professionalism, and continuous learning, ensuring the services we deliver evolve to meet the needs of our community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote and support emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention, empowering individuals to build healthier, more resilient lives.
Our mission is to promote and support emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention, empowering individuals to build healthier, more resilient lives.
Applying for a Student Counselling Placement
Thank you for your interest in joining Listening 2 U as a student counsellor.
Completing the application form is the first step in our placement process. Applications are assessed on suitability, motivation, and readiness to work within a trauma-informed, person-centred environment.
Thank you for your interest in joining Listening 2 U as a student counsellor.
Completing the application form is the first step in our placement process. Applications are assessed on suitability, motivation, and readiness to work within a trauma-informed, person-centred environment.
What to Expect During the Application Process
Please note: An offer of a counselling student placement does not constitute an offer of employment.
- Shortlisting: Applications are reviewed and shortlisted based on suitability and training stage.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview to discuss experience, goals, and placement expectations.
- Conditional Offer: Successful applicants receive a placement offer subject to DBS checks and satisfactory references.
- Induction Training: All successful applicants must attend compulsory induction training in Lincoln.
- Remote placements will include online induction options.
Please note: An offer of a counselling student placement does not constitute an offer of employment.
How to Apply
To apply for a placement, please download and complete the application form (PDF) linked below.
We welcome applications from counselling students who are committed to ethical practice, personal growth, and providing compassionate support to others.
To apply for a placement, please download and complete the application form (PDF) linked below.
We welcome applications from counselling students who are committed to ethical practice, personal growth, and providing compassionate support to others.
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Student Counsellor Placements at Listening 2 U
Joining Listening 2 U as a Student Counsellor offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with real clients in a safe, supportive, and professional environment.
Our placements are open to counselling students working with clients aged 16 and above, with occasional opportunities to support younger clients depending on service needs and training level.
We are passionate about supporting the next generation of counsellors and provide structured placements that promote growth, confidence, and ethical practice.
Our placements are open to counselling students working with clients aged 16 and above, with occasional opportunities to support younger clients depending on service needs and training level.
We are passionate about supporting the next generation of counsellors and provide structured placements that promote growth, confidence, and ethical practice.
Supporting Your Professional Development
As a student counsellor at Listening 2 U, you’ll benefit from:
We have proudly supported colleges, universities, schools and private clients across the UK and have seen many progress into fully qualified, confident practitioners.
As a student counsellor at Listening 2 U, you’ll benefit from:
- Access to CPD and training opportunities (offered at a reduced cost)
- Ongoing support from an experienced supervisory team
- A structured environment that encourages both professional and personal growth
We have proudly supported colleges, universities, schools and private clients across the UK and have seen many progress into fully qualified, confident practitioners.
Student Counselling Placement Commitment
We ask students to commit to their placement for the duration of their studies and to continue working with clients until sessions naturally conclude.
During your placement, you will:
If clients are based locally, we will do our best to match your availability, though this may depend on room and service capacity.
We ask students to commit to their placement for the duration of their studies and to continue working with clients until sessions naturally conclude.
During your placement, you will:
- See a minimum of 3 clients per week (subject to client availability)
- Manage your own diary and arrange client appointments directly
- Maintain clear boundaries and adhere to Listening2U’s ethical framework
If clients are based locally, we will do our best to match your availability, though this may depend on room and service capacity.
Supervision Requirements
At Listening 2 U, supervision is a core requirement and an essential part of maintaining high standards of care.
Our supervision policy follows professional guidelines to ensure safe, reflective, and ethical practice:
We may offer free monthly group supervision (placement-related). You may count 30 minutes of this towards your required supervision hours.
All additional supervision must be completed with one of our approved supervisors.
Supervision attendance is non-negotiable. Failure to attend required supervision may result in termination of your placement, as it is a core element of professional responsibility and client safety.
At Listening 2 U, supervision is a core requirement and an essential part of maintaining high standards of care.
Our supervision policy follows professional guidelines to ensure safe, reflective, and ethical practice:
- 1 hour of supervision per 8 counselling hours, or
- 1.5 hours of supervision per calendar month, whichever comes first
We may offer free monthly group supervision (placement-related). You may count 30 minutes of this towards your required supervision hours.
All additional supervision must be completed with one of our approved supervisors.
Supervision attendance is non-negotiable. Failure to attend required supervision may result in termination of your placement, as it is a core element of professional responsibility and client safety.
Time Commitment
Students should allow for:
Before applying, please ensure you have sufficient time in your weekly schedule to meet these requirements and commit to the placement fully.
Students should allow for:
- A minimum of 3 hours per week for client work
- An additional 4–5 hours per month to attend group supervision and administrative tasks
Before applying, please ensure you have sufficient time in your weekly schedule to meet these requirements and commit to the placement fully.
Why Choose Listening 2 U for Your Placement?
At Listening 2 U, we believe in empowering future counsellors through genuine support, reflective learning, and ethical excellence.
To apply, download the application form (PDF) above.
- Supportive, trauma-informed environment
- Access to affordable professional training and CPD
- Compassionate, experienced supervision team
- Opportunities for growth and progression into qualified practice
At Listening 2 U, we believe in empowering future counsellors through genuine support, reflective learning, and ethical excellence.
To apply, download the application form (PDF) above.
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