Psychotherapist

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 44,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% commission on sessions

Independent contractor

Flexible schedule

Work from home or client sites

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring is seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide individual support across the lifespan, focusing on children, adolescents, and families. Deliver evidence-based modalities to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational challenges.

The role requires a Master’s in psychotherapy and a DHA/DOH/MOHAP license (or eligibility), with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. Flexible freelance schedule and private practice growth are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychotherapy, Counselling, or related field.
• Licence in DHA/DOH/MOHAP or eligible to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification psychotherapy experience.
• Training in CBT, psychodynamic, or integrative therapeutic models.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy
• Conduct initial assessments and ongoing therapeutic monitoring
• Develop personalised treatment plans using evidence-based approaches
• Maintain safe, ethical, and confidential therapeutic relationships
• Communicate and collaborate with families and other professionals
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in peer supervision and continuing professional development

Skills

CBT

Integrative psychotherapy

Case formulation

Therapeutic documentation

Education

Master's degree in Psychotherapy or related field

Licence: DHA/DOH/MOHAP or eligible

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

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Psychotherapist to provide individual therapeutic support to clients across the lifespan, with a particular focus on children, adolescents, and families. You will use a range of evidence-based modalities to support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and other mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy

Conduct initial assessments and ongoing therapeutic monitoring

Develop personalised treatment plans using evidence-based approaches

Maintain safe, ethical, and confidential therapeutic relationships

Communicate and collaborate with families and other professionals

Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation

Participate in peer supervision and continuing professional development

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Psychotherapy, Counselling, or related field

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

Minimum 2 years post-qualification psychotherapy experience

Training in CBT, psychodynamic, or integrative therapeutic models

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with children and adolescents

Training in EMDR, DBT, or schema therapy

Cross-cultural therapy experience

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 post-qualification psychotherapy experience

Experience with diverse client presentations

Required Skills

CBT

Integrative psychotherapy

Case formulation

Therapeutic documentation

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.