Counselling Placements at The Devon Clinic

The Devon Clinic offers counselling placements for students who are ready to begin working with clients as part of their professional training.

As a charity, our aim is simple: people before profit. We are committed to making counselling accessible to people within our local community who may otherwise struggle to afford the support they need.

By completing your placement with us, you will not only gain valuable clinical experience, but will also become part of a service that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.

What we offer our placement counsellors

We understand that beginning client work is an important stage in your development as a counsellor. Our aim is to provide a placement where you can build your skills and confidence within a supportive environment.

Placement counsellors at The Devon Clinic benefit from:

• A dedicated mentor to provide additional support throughout your placement.
• A supportive clinic team who understand the challenges and learning involved in developing as a practitioner.
• A wide range of client presentations, giving you valuable experience of working with people from different backgrounds and with differing needs.
• Opportunities to develop your confidence, professional judgement and therapeutic skills.
• Clear policies, procedures and guidance to support safe and ethical practice.
• The experience of working within an established counselling service alongside qualified practitioners and other placement counsellors.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to our charitable work within the local community.

We want our placement counsellors to feel that they are an important part of The Devon Clinic rather than simply completing the hours required for their course.

In return, we are looking for students who share our values, are committed to their professional development and can offer reliable and consistent availability to their clients.

Interested in completing your placement with us?

If The Devon Clinic sounds like the right environment for you, please complete the application form below. This will help us understand a little more about you, your training and the availability you have for placement work.