Cognitive Behavioural Therapist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service in Greater London is seeking passionate CBT therapists to join their team. Ideal candidates will have BABCP-accredited training and a commitment to providing specialized care to clients facing mental health challenges. This role offers flexibility in working hours, regular supervision, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates are encouraged to apply if newly qualified, assuring a supportive environment from experienced professionals. Position involves working with diverse populations and requires cultural competency.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Regular supervision

Comprehensive CPD programme

Qualifications

• Accredited training in CBT or related modality.
• Ability to provide specialist CBT therapy.
• Experience in supervising trainee therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist CBT service to clients with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Facilitate CBT groups and support PWPs.
• Provide advice on psychological care to colleagues.

Skills

BABCP accreditation

CBT therapy

Supervision skills

Cultural competence

Education

BABCP-accredited training

Job description

Are you passionate about providing a vital service to our community? Are you hardworking and highly motivated? As part of the expansion of the service, Hounslow NHS Talking Therapies is seeking three CBT therapist to join our friendly, values‑driven service. We offer a stable environment built on Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, and Caring.

Enjoy flexible working, a hybrid week, regular supervision, and a comprehensive CPD programme. We welcome BABCP accredited Psychologists and CBT therapists trained in modalities such as BCT, CTfD, EMDR, and IPT.

Newly qualified therapists with BABCP‑accredited training are encouraged to apply—Band 7 salary applies upon confirmation of qualification.

Responsibilities

You will provide a specialist and caring CBT service to our clients who are primarily suffering mild to moderate mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. This will include providing specialist CBT therapy, facilitating CBT groups and supporting PWPs to facilitate community and/or in‑house workshops.

In addition, this role also involves providing advice on clients' psychological care to non‑psychologist colleagues and carers, and supervising other colleagues including trainee therapists and PWPs and trainees from other professional groups as appropriate.

You will be based in the Isleworth Centre team base and Health Centres in the London Borough of Hounslow, as well as home working.

This role will include working with people from different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary, and you will be passionate about providing an equal opportunity for all clients to access our services.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024‑25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Application Details

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026.