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Freedom of Information request 380-2024

Response published: 2 February 2026

FOI Request

I am involved in negotiations with colleagues in my current service to acquire additional NHS budget to allow counsellors to be awarded the same salary as other therapists at the same level High Intensity Step 3. as recommended by all relevant NHS information. Part of this work requires the collation of the salaries paid by other Talking Therapies Services within England. Under the Freedom of Information Act could you therefore please supply the following information – The NHS Banding and salary range paid to counsellors who work within your service.

FOI Response

Freedom of Information Request – Ref: FOI 380-2024
Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below.
The NHS Banding and salary range paid to counsellors who work within your service.
Salary range as per the NHS AfC rates for each band.
Counsellor/Associate Counsellor B6
Senior Counsellors B7
Trainee High Intensity Therapists B6
High Intensity Therapists B7