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As the UK’s longest-established digital mental health provider, we create welcoming, accessible spaces where young people can access personalised, effective support in a safe and anonymous way.\nOur early-intervention approach empowers young people aged 10-25 to build resilience, access timely support, and lead fulfilling lives. Today, Kooth’s products are available to over 18 million people across the UK and US, connecting them with qualified counsellors and a range of wellbeing resources when they need support.\nOur culture is grounded in our values - Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe - which guide how we support young people, collaborate as a team, and create solutions that meet communities where they are.\nYou’ll be joining at an exciting time as we continue to grow our product-led strategy and expand access to digital mental health support through Soluna, our innovative behavioural health service for young people aged 13-25.\nAbout the role\nAs well as delivering an online service, we are also commissioned by Halton Borough Council to provide face-to-face counselling across the city for children and young people aged between 11-19 years old (*up to 25 with additional needs)\nIn addition to the employed Counsellors on the team, we are also able to offer positions as Counsellors in Training. 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