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Enquire about our counselling placements for students

We are proud to be a learning organisation offering social work and trainee therapist placements. We accept different modalities and can provide adult, young person and children-focused placements. These placements provide valuable experience working with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.

You will gain hands-on training with trauma-informed care, helping those affected by abuse to heal and move forward. Please review the information below and email us your application if you are eligible.

What we offer

  • Face-to-face placements: Develop your therapeutic skills by working directly with our service users in Cumbria.
  • Supportive environment: Receive regular case management and guidance from our experienced team.
  • Make a real difference: Support people affected by abuse and trauma, helping them move forward with care.

We are looking for applications from trainee therapists who are:

  • Currently enrolled in a recognised counselling, psychotherapy, or related program.
  • Committed to working in a trauma-informed way, upholding the principles of safety, empowerment, and respect for all clients.
  • Passionate about supporting survivors of abuse and dedicated to providing ethical and compassionate care.

To apply for a student placement with Safety Net, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Completed 40 hours of client work or have equivalent trauma experience. Ideally, this should be your second placement if you have limited therapeutic experience.
  • Your clinical supervisor must confirm your readiness for this placement.
  • Be enrolled in a UKCP- or BACP-accredited course at an academic level of 6 or 7.
  • Hold professional indemnity insurance.
  • Have a current and valid DBS check.
  • Commit to ongoing participation in your own training therapy.
  • Have ICO membership as a data controller.

If you match our requirements and would like to apply for a placement with Safety Net, please submit the following:

  • Your CV with relevant experience and qualifications.
  • Confirmation of your availability for the placement period.
  • Contact details for your course tutor or supervisor.
  • The name and email of your clinical supervisor, who will be contacted for a reference.
  • A cover letter answering the following questions:
  • How has your training equipped you to work with people affected by domestic/sexual abuse in a trauma informed approach?
  • Describe a situation where you’ve adapted your interventions/communication style to meet specific needs of an individual who has experienced trauma. What have you learned from this experience?
  • What are your key motivations for seeking a placement at Safety Net, and how do your professional aspirations align with our mission to provide trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse?

We will carefully review your application and be in touch to discuss next steps.

Email us at: office@safetynetuk.org

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“I felt very supported by Helen, and my monthly case management sessions have been really helpful. They have offered me support and guidance and have helped me to deal with any safeguarding concerns or issues, signpost people in the right direction, and know what contacts and connections are out there for people.”

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