Placements
continue your journey with us
If you are passionate about offering either short or long term mental health support to a wide range of diverse clients within the community, then we would love to hear from you.
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Here at Next Step, we support students to work within their training approach and modality. This provides the perfect opportunity for you to develop your practice and experience, whilst also working towards BACP, UKCP, NCS full qualification as a counsellor, psychotherapist, child therapist or relationship therapist. We invest in training and support your growth,
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PLACEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ​
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​CLOSING DATE 1ST MAY 2025
Please note you must be able to attend and to commit to the training dates before applying
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Available placements: ​
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Duel placement in Gosforth Clinic & in a school in North Tyneside
(Adult and Child Placement working in school one morning a week, in clinic is one evening a week)
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Duel Placement in Monkseaton Clinic & in a school in North Tyneside
Adult and Child Placement working in school one morning a week, in clinic is one evening a week)
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School only placement (School is in Newcastle Upon Tyne)
(school only one morning a week)
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​Training Dates:
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Wednesday 23rd of July: 10:00am – 2:00pm. Safe- Guarding, introductions to Next Step and our systems with Lyndsey Waugh.
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Thursday 24th of July: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Tutor Tracy Anderson. Play Therapy, working with children and working in school setting.
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Thursday 31st of July 9:00am – 4:00pm. Tutors Tracy Anderson and Bernie McAloon. Sand Tray and Creative Arts workshop.
What we offer:
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Complete training
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Free supervision , Lead Mentor either in school or in house.
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On-going CPD throughout the year free for all placements
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Comprehensive support
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Friendly and supporting environment
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DBS checks free of charge if you need them before starting.
Important before you apply:
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All applicants must be approved as ready to practice and have counselling or psychotherapeutic student membership.
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You will need to commit for a full academic year.
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It is important you fill in the application form in as much detail as you can, as this will determine if we invite you to attend an interview.
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It is important you can attend the training dates as they are fixed and cannot be moved.
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Please note that you will need an enhanced DBS, which we can coordinate for you if required.
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Must commit or already be committing to personal therapy min 10 hours.
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