Freedom Counselling Ministries Qualified Counsellor

Freedom Counselling Ministries is a professional counselling organisation based in South Auckland, providing both in-person and online counselling services.

FCM offers an opportunity to be part of a growing organisation with a supportive team environment. We are passionate about helping people experience emotional, relational, and spiritual freedom through professional, Christ-centred counselling.

What FCM Offers

• A well-established reputation and trusted brand.
• Reduced administrative workload – FCM manages referrals, billing, EAP and ACC portals, client communications, and our booking system through our dedicated administrator.
• Access to counselling offices and equipment.
• Established policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Peer support, supervision opportunities, training, and professional development.
• Ongoing marketing and promotion through our website, booking platform, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Freedom Talks, courses, flyers, and promotional materials.
• Access to existing EAP contracts, allowing you to receive referrals without the stress of managing contracts yourself.
• Opportunities to receive referrals through ACC Sensitive Claims via our ACC supplier arrangement.
• Support and training in ACC processes, report writing, and administration.
• Competitive contractor pay aligned with industry standards.
• FCM manages withholding tax deductions on behalf of counsellors.
• Weekly payments.

At FCM, we take care of administration, supplier relationships, referral contracts, billing, and behind-the-scenes processes, allowing counsellors to focus on providing quality care to their clients.

Information Required Before Interview Consideration

To help us assess your suitability and progress your application, please provide the following information:

• Are you a Christian?
• Which church do you attend, and do you attend regularly?
• What counselling qualification(s) do you hold? (FCM welcomes new graduates.)
• How long have you been qualified, and what counselling experience do you have?
• Are you a member of a professional body (e.g. NZCCA or NZAC)? If so, is your membership provisional or full?
• Do you hold current professional indemnity and/or public liability insurance?
• What counselling modalities or approaches do you use?
• Who is your current supervisor?
• What days and times are you available to work?
• Are you interested in providing ACC and/or EAP counselling services?
• Why would you like to join Freedom Counselling Ministries?

Important Information

Please note that FCM requires all counsellors working under the organisation to operate exclusively through FCM. Counsellors must not run a separate private counselling practice alongside their work with FCM, and all clients seen through FCM remain clients of Freedom Counselling Ministries.

If the above is of interest to you, please provide your CV and at least two professional references to this email address: [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your experience, qualifications, and passion for counselling.