SWCTS regularly recruits female volunteer counsellors and psychotherapists who are already qualified and looking to gain specialist experience or increase their hours, or are in training on an accredited course with women who have experienced trauma or abuse. When we have vacancies or are looking to recruit you will find details here.
In return for their skills and commitment we offer volunteers:
- a professional, supportive and creative working environment;
- the opportunity to gain experience in specialist work with survivors of abuse and trauma;
- ongoing mentoring and monthly group supervision;
- comfortable therapy rooms equipped with materials for creative therapy;
- discounts or free places on specialist trauma training events;
- access to a comprehensive specialist library;
- the knowledge that your are helping support some of the most vulnerable – and courageous – women in the city
Feedback from SWCTS volunteers
“I have grown and developed as a therapist in every way – knowledge, experience, confidence.””Being as SWCTS enabled me to build up my experience of working with clients experiencing trauma and abuse, and develop the areas of expertise in my private practice and in paid work for other agencies.””I appreciate the clear, ethical and professional stance of the organisation. The training opportunities are amazing.”