The Counselling and Psychotherapy Services (CAPS) comprises a core team of Psychological Therapists, i.e. qualified, accredited and experienced counsellors and psychotherapists, plus from March 2024 we are offering a paid Core Associate post (click on the link below for full details). From time to time we take on qualified bank therapists working to paid short term contracts. We also offer voluntary one day per week professional placements (i.e. qualified but pre-accredited counsellors and counsellors in training as part of our Professional Placement Programme.

Paid Roles

Paid Psychological Therapist (core staff): Not currently recruiting (previous last advert out September 2024). Please register your interest and we will contact you when we next recruit.

Paid Core Associate Psychological Therapist (fixed term one year posts): Not currently recruiting (previous recruitment March 2024).

This is an exciting new post offering an opportunity to therapists who have qualified, completed 250 hours of clinical hours and are wanting to develop their skills in an HE environment to build up their clincial practice and experience. We will support with accreditaiton submissions.

Please register your interest and we will contact you when we next recruit.

Bank Psychological Therapist Opportunities: not currently recruiting, but please register your interest and we will contact you when we next recruit. For more information about working on our therapy bank, please click here.

Professional Placement Programme

Associates and trainees: We are currently at full complement for 2024-25 but please email Bally at Baljit.K.Sandhu@warwick.ac.uk with specific enquiries or, to be contacted when recruitment opens please register your interest.

We will be hosting Professional Placement Information webinars in 2025 dates to be confirmed and will invite all those who have registered their interest.

Please note that CAPS works to the University of Warwick's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies.

CAPS follows the University Recruitment and Selection procedures for all paid employees as Warwick is committed to ensuring that professional and effective recruitment and selection takes place which meets legislative requirements and ensures fairness and equal treatment for all. In addition, we guarantee that any recruitment and selection of counsellors/psychotherapists at any level will have a minimum of one professionally qualified and experienced and accredited counsellor/psychotherapist on the interview panel and similarly will be involved in the design of any pre-information discussions/webinars and interview presentation requirements.

Feedback from former CAPS staff:

"This is rigorous and fulfilling work. It is both stretching and humbling and I have really enjoyed my experience here. I loved working as part of this team and have felt supported and validated by everyone."

Thank you for this rich and lovely opportunity!"

 "Working within a counselling team that prioritizes both professional and personal growth has been an incredibly enriching experience"

"The emphasis on professional and self-development not only allows for a deeper connection to the work but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and reflection"

"Being encouraged to grow as an individual, alongside developing therapeutic skills, has greatly enhanced my ability to be present and effective with clients"

"This holistic approach creates an environment where team members can share insights and experiences, leading to a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support"

"It has been a great privilege to work with such a strong, well-established, and focused team!"

"thank you for giving me the opportunity work in this great organisation and most importantly with the CAPS team!"