Family Therapist

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Independent contractor position

Competitive session rates

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring in Dubai seeks licensed family therapists for flexible freelance contracting. You will conduct family assessments and lead sessions using systemic or narrative approaches, addressing dynamics across diverse family structures.

Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience and DHA/DOH/MOHAP eligibility are required, with cross-cultural experience preferred. Work from home or at clients' homes and schools; commission-based pay and independent contractor status offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Family Therapy or Systemic Practice.
• Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification family therapy experience
• Accreditation with AFT, UKCP, or equivalent body

Responsibilities

• Conduct family assessments and systemic formulations
• Facilitate family therapy sessions using systemic, narrative, or structural approaches
• Address family communication patterns, boundaries, and relationship dynamics
• Support families through divorce, relocation, bereavement, and other transitions
• Engage with children, parents, and extended family as appropriate
• Collaborate with schools and mental health professionals
• Maintain confidential family therapy records

Skills

Systemic therapy

Narrative approaches

Genogram

Sculpting

Safeguarding

Flexible schedule

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree or higher in Family Therapy or Systemic Practice

Job description

Workspace
Online (where professionally appropriate)
Client's home (where suitable)
Therapist's clinic or private practice
Schools
Hospitals or medical facilities (where applicable)
Wellness centres

Freelance / Contract

Key Responsibilities

Conduct family assessments and systemic formulations

Facilitate family therapy sessions using systemic, narrative, or structural approaches

Address family communication patterns, boundaries, and relationship dynamics

Support families through divorce, relocation, bereavement, and other transitions

Engage with children, parents, and extended family as appropriate

Collaborate with schools and mental health professionals

Maintain confidential family therapy records

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Family Therapy or Systemic Practice

Valid DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licence (or eligibility to obtain)

Minimum 2 years post-qualification family therapy experience

Accreditation with AFT, UKCP, or equivalent body

Preferred Qualifications

Training in emotionally focused family therapy (EFFT)

Experience with cross-cultural and expatriate families

UAE Licensing Requirements

This role requires a valid UAE healthcare professional licence issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH), or Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant licence before providing services. Licensing requirements must comply with UAE regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

Own UAE Employment Visa

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years systemic/family therapy practice

Experience with diverse family systems

Required Skills

Systemic therapy

Narrative approaches

Genogram and sculpting

Safeguarding

Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

Competitive session rates

Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.

Compensation
Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid therapy sessions, intervention programmes, and approved consultation services.
Commission is based on completed appointments that have been paid by the client.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Therapists are responsible for maintaining all required professional licences, registrations, insurance, and legal compliance.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 75% commission on all completed and fully paid therapy sessions, intervention programmes, and approved consultation services.
Commission is based on completed appointments that have been paid by the client.
Payments are processed monthly.
Independent contractor position.
Therapists are responsible for maintaining all required professional licences, registrations, insurance, and legal compliance.