Wellness Counselor

About the Role

The Wellness Counselor at Miraval The Red Sea provides professional mental and emotional wellness support to guests. This full-time role focuses on guiding guests through individualized sessions and group experiences that promote emotional resilience, self-awareness, and mental well-being. The position requires 2-5 years of experience and is based in Saudi Arabia.

Role Purpose and Philosophy

This role combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with mindfulness and holistic coaching to support guests seeking balance, clarity, and personal growth. Aligned with Miraval’s philosophy of intentional living and integrative wellness, the Wellness Counselor delivers transformative guest experiences while maintaining professional ethics, cultural sensitivity, and high standards of guest care.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group wellness sessions focused on emotional balance, stress management, and mindful awareness.
• Utilize evidence-based methodologies such as cognitive-behavioral approaches, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and solution-focused techniques.
• Provide personalized guidance to support guest well-being goals, offering practical tools for resilience, self-reflection, and emotional regulation.
• Develop and lead wellness workshops on topics including mindfulness, emotional intelligence, stress reduction, and self-awareness.
• Collaborate with the integrative wellness team to create personalized guest programs and multidimensional well-being journeys.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards in all aspects of counseling and guest interaction.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in accordance with industry regulations and Saudi Arabia’s wellness and hospitality standards.
• Collaborate across disciplines with Spa, Fitness, Creative Expression, and Mindfulness practitioners to enhance guest wellness journeys.
• Stay current with the latest research and developments in mental wellness, integrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
• Ensure each guest experience is personalized, respectful, and reflective of their wellness goals.

Operational Standards and Ethical Compliance

The Wellness Counselor is responsible for ensuring all therapeutic offerings are safe, inclusive, and aligned with regulatory and cultural expectations. This includes maintaining a confidential, supportive, and culturally respectful environment for all interactions and contributing to best practices in guest care and program delivery within the Serenity Center team.

Team Collaboration and Professional Development

This role involves supporting team members by offering guidance on mindfulness tools, emotional well-being techniques, or psychological safety considerations. The counselor will contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work environment that reflects Miraval’s values. Continuous professional development is expected through participation in training sessions, team meetings, and ongoing professional education initiatives, sharing new methodologies and insights to evolve wellness offerings.

Guest Experience and Program Promotion

The counselor will recommend complementary services such as spa treatments, mindfulness classes, or creative sessions to enhance the overall guest journey. This position contributes to guest satisfaction by providing professional guidance that supports meaningful transformation and supports revenue goals by appropriately promoting private sessions and wellness program enhancements in a guest-centric and ethical manner.