Anti-Oppressive & Social Justice-Orientated Individual & Relationship CounsellorSydney Inclusive Individual & Relationship Counselling – Beverly Hills NSWAt our service we work together with peers and with clients in relationships built on mutual openness, respect, safety, accountability and trust.The ethics and values that are the foundation of the practice framework:Liberatory / LiberationEquity not equalityWe take a non-pathologizing approach with neuro-affirming practice, social model of disability and reject the biomedical model of mental health.The majority the client demographic hold multiple intersectional identities and/or experiences of neurodivergence (often ADHD, Autism, and/or AuDHD), disability, LGBTQIA+, CARM/CALD, trauma, and want to connect with a therapist who has experience navigating those complexities.This often includes:People of colourPeople from diverse cultural and ethnic backgroundsLGBTIQA+ folkSex workersPeople who have relational traumaPeople with disability/s including self-diagnosedPeople who have caused harmPeople who don't buy into mainstream ideas of workAs well as people in all kinds of relationships including:FriendshipsProfessional relationshipsQueer/LGBTQI2A+ relationshipsPolyamorous, non-monogamous, multigamy and/or multi-partnered polyculesAdult children and their parentsRole DescriptionWe're looking to expand for the first time to take on a contractor for a few hours across (to start with) on evenings and/or the weekend (specifics times/days negotiable).
We're looking for someone who can provide both telehealth and in-person counselling for individuals and relationship.
This contract role involves conducting intake assessments, delivering regular counselling that align with anti-oppressive and social justice principles.Our warm, non-clinical space located in Beverly Hills,



NSW **** conveniently right next to the trains, bus stop, and untimed street parking.
The hope is to grow this role to a 3+ day/week role as either a permanent employee or under a contractor service agreement, depending on your preference and circumstances.This would probably be a great fit for an early to mid-career therapist who wants to explore entry to private practice but doesn't need to depend on this role for their main income.What will you get in return?
In-house referralsSupport getting set up for private practice with systems and software if neededYou will be paid a percentage per session fee + 12% super contributionRegular weekly supervision and additional informal debriefing/supervision available as needed, andMentoring to help you set up for your own business if desiredAnti-oppressive practice and anti-capitalist boss who is prioritises radical transparency (including financial) and ethical practice over profitDemonstrated skills in individual counselling, relationship counselling, and working with diverse relationship structures (e.g., couples, families, polycules, adult child-parent, friendships, etc).
Excellent ability for self-reflection, vulnerability, and critical thinking along with receptiveness to constructive feedback especially in supervision with such complex casesExperience providing trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive therapeutic support,



including work with marginalized and underrepresented communities.Relevant training and experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist, peer worker, psychologist, or social worker, etc.Strong abilities in assessment, case formulation, risk management, and documentation, including maintaining clear and accurate clinical notes.Commitment to social justice, intersectional practice, and ongoing critical self-reflection around power, privilege, and systemic inequities.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and boundary-setting skills, with the capacity to build collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationships.Willingness to engage in regular supervision, continuing career development, and learning related to anti-oppressive practice and ethical standards.Ability to work independently on-site to manage a client caseload on evenings after 5pm and/or weekendsOwn insurance and full working rights in Australia (no sponsorships available).
Fluency to in a language other than English to deliver services inLived/living experience and experience using Peer Work principles and practicesEligibility to be registered/Registration as a Victims Services Counsellor and interest in seeing a minimum number of such clients in your caseload as part of social justice commitment to equity of accessExperience in private practice or community mental health.Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring frontline staff and/or leadership.Experience with NDIS participants, processes and billingI strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and racially marginalised backgrounds, migrant and refugee backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders and sexualities to apply.
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📌 Anti-Oppressive & Social Justice-Orientated Individual & Relationship Counsellor (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Inclusive Individual & Relationship Counselling
📍 New South Wales