Accredited EMDR Therapist

Optima Health (OH&W); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Paid CPD days

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A health services provider in Greater London seeks an experienced EMDR Practitioner for a part-time role working with Metropolitan Police staff. You will provide EMDR therapy and trauma-focused counselling in a structured environment. Candidates must have at least 2 years of EMDR experience and hold the relevant UK accreditation. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a health cash plan, and a pension scheme. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience delivering EMDR therapy within an organization.
• Experience working with trauma in large public sector organizations.
• Previous experience in short-term therapy in an organizational setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EMDR therapy for clients with work-related issues.
• Provide short-term Trauma Focused CBT and Integrative Counselling.
• Advise MPS managers on clinical issues related to EMDR.

Skills

EMDR therapy delivery

Trauma Focused CBT

Integrative Counselling

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Progress reporting

Education

Level 3 EMDR training

HCPC Registered

BACP Accreditation

UKCP Registration

NCS-Accredited Professional Registrant

Job description

Job Title: EMDR Practitioner

Location: Onsite - Lambeth and Sidcup, London

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part time – 3 days per week 9am-5pm/0830pm-1630pm

Eligibility: Right to live and work in the UK is required. Successful applicant will also have to undergo high security vetting prior to starting the role.

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit an EMDR Therapist to provide confidential counselling and psychotherapy service to staff within the context of a multi‑specialist occupational health team. The role works specifically on the Metropolitan Police contract, supporting a unique and rewarding client group within a structured and well‑supported environment.

You will deliver therapeutic interventions to Metropolitan Police staff, working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes EMDR therapists, accredited counsellors, Occupational Health Advisors and screening nurses, ensuring a holistic approach to care. Travel will be to either Sidcup or Lambeth office to ensure services can be delivered to all MPS staff members; remote working may be possible once per week depending on face‑to‑face needs.

Workload & Support

• Sessions are 90 minutes in length, with an expectation of 4–5 client contacts per day.
• Dedicated administrative support provided; admin staff manage diaries and most coordination tasks.
• Regular clinical supervision during working hours, both individual and group sessions.
• Opportunity to work within an experienced MDT, offering peer support and shared expertise in complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Short‑term EMDR therapy for clients with work‑related issues, up to 12 sessions, aiming to return staff to full duties.
• Short‑term Trauma Focused CBT for clients, up to 12 sessions.
• Short‑term Integrative Counselling for clients, up to 6 sessions.
• Provide progress reports as needed.
• Advise other MDT members on EMDR and trauma‑focused counselling.
• Advise MPS managers on clinical issues related to EMDR.
• Provide short‑term counselling to MPS clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of Level 3 EMDR training (accredited as required by the UK EMDR Association) and hold accreditation with the UK EMDR Association.
• Minimum of 2 years experience delivering EMDR within an organisation.
• Holder of at least one of: HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist, BACP Accreditation, UKCP Registration, BABCP Accreditation, NCS‑Accredited Professional Registrant (or equivalent).
• Experience working with trauma.
• Previous experience in large public‑sector organisations.
• Experience in short‑term therapy within an organisational setting.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Volunteer days
• YuLife employee benefits platform
• Save‑as‑you‑earn scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Clinical training academy
• Paid CPD days
• Professional registration fees paid
• RAVE awards
• Employee assistance programme
• Right to request flexible working from day 1

Equal Opportunity Statement

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.