Counselling Centre Clinical Director
3 days ago
Are you ready to lead with purpose and compassion?
Do you believe in the transformative power of counselling and community?
Would you like to shape the future of a thriving local charity, rooted in psychodynamic and relational practice?
Somerset Counselling Centre is seeking a dynamic and visionary Clinical Director to guide us into our next exciting chapter. Having completed our most recent five-year strategy a full year ahead of schedule, we're now ready to launch the next phase of our journey—and we're looking for someone exceptional to help lead the way.
About Us
Founded in 1990, Somerset Counselling Centre has grown into a thriving and unique charity, deeply rooted in our mission, vision, and values, and in psychodynamic and relational approaches. We offer high-quality counselling services to our community, supported by a diverse team of professionals — from trainees to BACP-accredited counsellors and supervisors.
We're proud of our:
- Experienced and exceptional counsellors
- Leadership and operational teams
- Strong clinical governance
- Low-cost, income-based, and open-ended private client service (our unique offering)
- Timebound contracts
- Successful fundraising events
- Established CPD programme
- Supportive partnerships and collaborations
- Experienced and engaged Board of Trustees
Why Somerset? Why Taunton?
Taunton is a vibrant county town in the heart of Somerset, offering a beautiful blend of countryside charm and urban convenience. With excellent transport links, stunning natural surroundings, and a welcoming community, it's a wonderful place to live and work. Somerset itself is known for its creativity, wellbeing focus, and strong sense of local identity—making it the perfect home for a charity like ours.
About the Role
As Clinical Director, you will:
- Lead and inspire our clinical team, ensuring excellence in service delivery
- Develop and implement our new five-year strategy in collaboration with the Operations
Director, the whole organisation, and Trustees
- Foster partnerships with local and regional organisations
- Oversee clinical governance, safeguarding, and quality assurance
- Support the development of trainees and supervise clinical staff
- Contribute to fundraising and community engagement efforts
- Represent the Centre externally and advocate for mental health and wellbeing
Who We're Looking For
You'll be:
- A qualified and accredited counsellor or psychotherapist (BACP, UKCP or equivalent)
- Experienced in clinical practice, with 7–10 years' post-qualification experience
- An experienced supervisor
- Experienced in leading clinical teams and managing services
- Skilled in partnership working and stakeholder engagement
- Strategic, compassionate, and values-driven
- Confident in governance, risk management, and safeguarding
- Passionate about equity, inclusion, and access to mental health support
- Experience in a charity or third-sector setting is desirable, but not essential.
Interested? Let's Talk
We warmly welcome informal conversations and pre-arranged visits to the Centre. Please call us on to arrange a chat with one of our Trustees.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to
Closing date: Saturday, 29th November 2025
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £47,250.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
Experience:
- clinical practice: 7 years (required)
- Supervising: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Accreditation with a recognised counselling body (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taunton TA1 4BH
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