We’re looking for 20 BACP student members to take part in our 11-month pilot scheme, which launches in September 2022.
You’ll need to be currently taking a counselling or psychotherapy training course and from a marginalised or racialised community (including Roma, Gypsy and traveller communities).
Benefits for mentees
By taking part in the scheme, you will:
- receive support throughout your training journey that takes into account intersectional needs and helps you work through any barriers to successfully achieve your potential
- get support with navigating your training environment so you feel empowered and gain the potential to lead and move forward
- gain opportunities to discuss any issues that might arise, such as racism, code switching and a lack of accessibility
- be less at risk of feeling isolated - particularly in the light of the known impact this has had on some marginalised groups during the pandemic
- have the support and empowerment of shared experience
How it works
We'll match you with a mentor based on:
- your desired development criteria
- potential mentors' skills and qualifications
If we're able to match you, you'll need to attend a 1 3/4 hour online briefing at 1pm on Wednesday 28 September 2022 to prepare you for the mentoring programme. This will include an EDI training session.
For the duration of the scheme, you'll meet face-to-face or online with your mentor for at least six sessions of approximately one hour every four to six weeks. You will lead the relationship and should set specific goals to work towards with your mentor's support.
We'll ask you to provide feedback during the scheme and you'll also be invited to a follow-up webinar on 25 January 2023 for an open discussion and reflection on your relationship.
How to apply
Please register your interest by completing the mentee application form.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29 July 2022. We’ll let you know if we’re able to match you by mid-September 2022.
Please keep 28 September free in your diary until we confirm whether we can match you.