True Peace Counselling would like to contract an associate counsellor to provide in-person sessions from their office space in Victoria’s Westshore.
About Us
True Peace Counselling exists because people deserve a space where they feel genuinely held. We provide an opportunity for clients’ most intimate thoughts, emotions, and experiences to be spoken aloud without fear of judgment, and with the belief that healing is possible.
Our practice is founded on inherent human worth. The textbook term for what we offer is “unconditional positive regard,” but, unlike a textbook, our belief in inherent worth isn’t a checkbox item. The belief that every person is worthy of love, respect, and dedication is our “Why”; all of our decisions are based on this foundational belief.
Our clients are looking for deeper therapy work. Over and over again we hear, “I am tired of just talking about it. I want things to change.” A typical caseload at True Peace Counselling includes working with clients who want to explore intergenerational patterns, attachment trauma, and the impacts of adverse childhood experiences. Our clients have read the self-help books, but they need help moving from logical to emotional.
This work is rewarding, but it is emotionally taxing. We are a team that supports one another. We find meaning in having community with a team of therapists who know and respect the meaning of what we do. Counselling can be lonely work. When you’re a part of our team, you are seen and appreciated for who you are and what you contribute.
Just like a therapeutic relationship, the right fit matters for our team. If you resonate with who True Peace Counselling is, then please read on, and apply if you think we are a good fit.
About You
If you’re someone who would join the True Peace Counselling team, then...
- your ideal counselling client is someone who wants to do deeper therapy work, exploring intergenerational patterns, inner child work, and attachment-style work.
- You understand that while this work is rewarding, it is emotionally taxing, so you would like to be a part of a supportive team of like-minded counsellors.
- You have put a lot of thought into what ethical boundaries are, and you actually do take time to rest and rejuvenate.
- You have a genuine way of showing up in session, and your clients appreciate it.
- You have a deep respect for your clients, and you know how to communicate commitment to them while operating within professional boundaries.
- You resonate with and are inspired by the works of people like Dan Siegel, Terry Real, Gabor Maté, Dick Schwartz, Kristin Neff, Chris Germer, Peter Levine, Sue Johnson, Julie & John Gottman, Emily Nagoski, and Bessel van der Kolk.
- You recognize that as an independent contractor, it is expected that you maintain other sources of income outside of True Peace Counselling.
Essential Qualifications:
- You are willing to work at least 2 evenings per week, or take a weekend shift
- You are local to Victoria, and willing to do some work from an office in Colwood
- You have trained in a counselling modality that integrates bottom-up processing, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, or Relational Life Therapy,
- You understand that “trauma-informed” is more than a buzzword, and can explain what it means to be trauma-informed
- You are a member of a relevant association or college: BCACC, CCPA, or BCCSW
Optional, bonus pieces:
- You work with both individuals and couples
- Comfortable working with men
- Comfortable working with neurodivergent clients
- Comfortable working with Christian clients, as some of our referral sources are looking for therapists who work with Christian clients
What we offer
When you join True Peace Counselling, we offer
- Administrative and technical support
- Time blocks at our Westshore office to meet with True Peace Counselling clients
- JaneApp account
- Outlook account
- Direct billing for a number of extended health insurance companies
- Fee-split compensation
- Support for innovative professional ideas, whether that’s running a group, writing for our blog (with compensation), sharing social media content, etc. You are part of a team that values your contribution.
- A supportive and caring team
When you join True Peace Counselling, you are joining a team of professionals who see you and care about you.
What we expect
As a True Peace Counselling team member, you:
- Provide in-person and virtual counselling sessions to True Peace Counselling clients
- Provide complimentary consultations for prospective clients
- Maintain availability for up to 15 sessions per week
- Maintain professional documentation and case notes
- Prioritize professional development
- Engage in team culture
How to apply
If it sounds like you would be a good fit for our team, we would love to meet you.
Please apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. If you prefer video to writing, create a video cover letter in lieu of a written one.
As a heads up, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted, and applications submitted directly on Indeed instead of via email will be disregarded.
Pay: Up to $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
