Mental Health Counsellor

ProfDoc; Little London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking experienced Mental Health Counsellors to provide therapeutic support to patients nationwide, either on-site or fully remote. The ideal candidate will have a recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy and experience working with ADHD and Autism. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and maintaining clinical documentation. This flexible role allows you to choose your schedule and clinics, offering self-employed sessional opportunities. Competitive benefits include supportive onboarding and administrative assistance.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Self-employed sessional model

Supportive onboarding and admin assistance

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodivergent patients preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a clinical or remote setting.
• Excellent communication skills with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality therapeutic support to patients.
• Conduct assessments and deliver ongoing treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Experience with ADHD

Experience with Autism

Excellent communication skills

Patient engagement skills

Education

Recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification

Job description

We are looking for experienced Mental Health Counsellors to support patients with a wide range of needs. Experience with ADHD and Autism is highly desired. This role offers complete flexibility, with opportunities to work nationwide, either on-site or fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality therapeutic support to patients (50-minute sessions)
• Conduct assessments and deliver ongoing treatment plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Work autonomously while integrating with the wider clinical team where required
• Support patients with ADHD, Autism, and general mental health conditions

Requirements

• Recognised counselling or psychotherapy qualification
• Experience working with neurodivergent patients (preferred)
• Ability to work independently in a clinical or remote setting
• Excellent communication and patient‑engagement skills

Benefits

• Nationwide opportunities (remote or on-site)
• Flexible schedule, choose your own clinics
• Self‑employed sessional model
• Supportive onboarding and admin assistance

How To Apply

For further details, please contact Kyan by sending your CV to, or apply directly via this site.

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