Counsellor Therapist CDA Eligible - Leading Wellness Centre - UAE

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Employment package benefits

Multidisciplinary environment

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy seeks qualified Counsellors and Therapists to join a reputable wellness centre in Dubai, UAE. The role spans individual, couples, family, or group counselling with a focus on emotional well‑being.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Counselling or related field, relevant experience, and CDA licence eligibility. Competitive salary, medical insurance, and annual leave are offered within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Counselling or related field.
• Relevant counselling or therapeutic experience.
• Knowledge of recognised counselling approaches and ethics.
• Strong communication, listening, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Valid CDA licence or eligibility to obtain CDA professional licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations and assessments to understand emotional, psychological, and behavioural concerns.
• Provide individual, couples, family, or group counselling, depending on qualifications and professional scope.
• Support clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and emotional difficulties.
• Develop personalised counselling and therapeutic plans based on individual client needs.
• Apply appropriate counselling approaches and therapeutic techniques within the scope of professional training.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as required.
• Maintain confidential client records and comply with professional ethics and safeguarding standards.
• Refer clients to psychologists, psychiatrists, or other specialists when additional assessment or treatment is required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support clients overall well‑being.
• Participate in case reviews, professional supervision, and continuing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

Client confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Counselling

Tools

CDA licence eligibility

Job description

Job Description:

SearchPlus HR is seeking qualified and compassionate Counsellors and Therapists to join a reputable wellness centre or multidisciplinary mental health facility in Dubai, UAE. This opportunity is suitable for internationally trained professionals with recognised qualifications and experience in counselling, psychotherapy, and emotional well‑being support.

The successful candidate will provide professional counselling and therapeutic support to individuals, couples, families, or groups, helping clients manage emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, stress, and other personal concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations and assessments to understand emotional, psychological, and behavioural concerns.
• Provide individual, couples, family, or group counselling, depending on qualifications and professional scope.
• Support clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and emotional difficulties.
• Develop personalised counselling and therapeutic plans based on individual client needs.
• Apply appropriate counselling approaches and therapeutic techniques within the scope of professional training.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as required.
• Maintain confidential client records and comply with professional ethics and safeguarding standards.
• Refer clients to psychologists, psychiatrists, or other specialists when additional assessment or treatment is required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support clients overall well‑being.
• Participate in case reviews, professional supervision, and continuing professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelors or masters degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Psychotherapy, or a related discipline, as required for the relevant professional category.
• Relevant counselling or therapeutic experience.
• Knowledge of recognised counselling approaches and ethical professional practice.
• Strong communication, listening, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Valid CDA licence or eligibility to obtain the appropriate Community Development Authority (CDA) professional licence, subject to the applicable requirements.

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to employer policy.
• Additional benefits in accordance with the employment package.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.