MensCraft is a dedicated men’s health and wellbeing charity (Charity No. 1146193) delivering tailored, community-focused support. Recognising the unique challenges men can face, MensCraft provides a range of support, activities, and programmes designed to offer purpose, foster connection, and improve overall wellbeing. As part of this, we also have a dedicated therapeutic service. Our work is rooted in the belief that supporting men leads to stronger individuals, families, and communities. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for men from all backgrounds and walks of life. Students on placement with us will receive a financial contribution towards their supervision costs and will have a monthly check-in with the service manager, alongside any ongoing managerial support they might need. Our premises in Norwich's scenic Cathedral quarter offer two dedicated one-to-one rooms. As a men’s wellbeing charity, we recognise that men are underrepresented within the counselling and therapeutic profession. We genuinely welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage applications from male therapists.
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Requirements: Qualification & Readiness: Year 2 Level 4 students or above, with a formal 'Fitness to Practice' endorsement from their training provider. Prior Clinical Experience: Ideally 20–30 logged hours of direct client work (open to consideration based on reference/previous work experience). Professional Standards: Student membership with a recognised UK professional body (e.g., BACP, NCPS, UKCP). Must adhere to their professional body's ethical framework and MensCraft’s code of conduct. Vetting: Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (issued within the last 12 months, or willing to undergo a new check prior to starting). Supervision: Trainees arrange their own external clinical supervision. MensCraft provides a supervision allowance of up to £160 per month, reimbursable against valid monthly invoices. Clinical Commitment: Minimum of 2–4 client hours per week. Clients are offered up to 24 sessions; trainees must commit to holding their assigned clients through to the completion of their 24-session contract, even if the required course hours are achieved midway. Administration & Record-Keeping: Willingness to use our clinical management system, Sessionly, to accurately record client attendance, log clinical notes, and track practice hours in line with our data protection and governance policies (full system orientation provided). Experience & Background: Ideally, some experience of working with people in a service delivery/pastoral care (or equivalent) setting, with a demonstrated ability to seek feedback and adapt practice. Knowledge & Understanding: Have, or be keen to develop, a nuanced understanding of the factors impacting men's mental health and wellbeing—including traditional masculinities, societal expectations, and economic pressures—alongside a commitment to gender-aware practice in therapy. Note: While prior experience/knowledge in the above two areas is beneficial, we prioritise a genuine openness to learning, a willingness to engage in relevant training, and a commitment to adjust your practice accordingly. We’re most interested in you as an empathic human being able to support men in need of relational healing and recovery.
Address: 35 Bishopgate, Norwich NR1 4AA
City: Norwich
Region: East of England
Format: Hybrid
Modalities: DBT, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, EMDR
Client groups: Adults
Website: https://menscraft.org.uk/
Contact: makeprogress@menscraft.org.uk