Student placements

Platform for Life offers placement opportunities for student counsellors and therapists. We recognise the value students bring to our clients’ experience as well as to our charity as a whole.

Our charity started in 2017, offering free counselling and play therapy support to low income families- parents/carers, children and young people experiencing mental health issues. Poor mental health can affect anyone but socio-economic disadvantages place people at greater risk of developing such issues and make it more difficult for them to access the right level of support and healing.

We accept applications from a broad range of counselling and therapeutic courses and recruit for counsellors and therapists on placement all year round. This means you’ll be able to start your placement at any time during the academic year.

Due to the complex needs of our clients, we currently only consider applications from students who have already completed a minimum of 50 face to face placement hours.

What you can expect from us

• A well-structured supportive placement experience.
• An induction to working with Platform for Life
• Ongoing CPD training on a variety of topics.
• Supervision of caseload from Platform for Life’s Lead Practitioner
• A commitment to provide equal opportunities for everyone.
• Full insurance cover.

What we ask for from you

• To be studying for a Diploma Level 5 or above or Degree Level 6 or above, in counselling or a related therapeutic discipline e.g. play therapy and have a fitness to practice certificate from your training institution.
• Have already completed a minimum of 50 face to face placement hours.
• A commitment to complete required CPD training
• To sign up to a student placement agreement.
• To follow Platform for Life policies and procedures.
• Commitment to your student placement. On completion of your induction you will work for a minimum of 3 hours each week for a period of not less than 12 months.

Please download the application form  and return it to info@platformforlife.org.uk

If you need more information before making your application, and can’t find what you’re looking for on the website, please contact Della Austin at della.austin@platformforlife.org.uk