Practitioner Psychologist

The Chelsea Psychology Clinic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension contributions

Evening/Saturday clinics

Job summary

The Chelsea Psychology Clinic in Central London is seeking a part-time HCPC-registered psychologist to join our Child & Family and/or Adult Pathways. We welcome clinicians aiming to build or expand a private practice within a supportive, established clinic setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years post-qualification experience, and are comfortable with evenings and/or Saturdays. Employment options include self-employed associate or employed roles with private health insurance and pension

Qualifications

• We are seeking clinicians with HCPC registration and a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in NHS and/or private mental health settings is preferred.
• Part-time roles in Private practice within Child & Family and/or Adult Pathways are available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop collaborative formulations.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to client needs.
• Provide individual therapy and, where appropriate, couples work.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Counselling psychology

NHS/private mental health settings

Evening availability

Schema Therapy

DBT

EMDR

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Team at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic

The Chelsea Psychology Clinic (TCPC) is a leading private mental health clinic in Central London, offering a calm, discreet and beautifully designed environment for our clients. Our multidisciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and allied health professionals work collaboratively to provide high-quality, evidence-based care across the lifespan.

As our clinic continues to grow, we are seeking to expand our team to meet increasing demand and support the diverse needs of our client community.

HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

We are seeking qualified clinicians to join our growing team. We have a particular interest in clinicians with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Child & Family and/or Adult Pathway on a part-time associate basis. We welcome applications from clinicians looking to build or expand their private practice within a supportive, established clinic setting.

Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience)

Hours:

Part-time.

This post is particularly suited to clinicians with availability on evenings and/or Saturdays, though we do also have daytime slots available.

Please note: availability is required on a regular weekly basis.

As a self-employed clinician, there is no statutory holiday pay. If you are interested in one of our employed roles, you will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata).

Supervision, CPD opportunities, supportive administrative team. If you join us as an employee, you will also be entitled to private health insurance and pension contributions upon successful passing of your probation.

Contract:

Associate (self-employed) or Employed options available. These can be discussed further at interview.

Accountable To:

Directors of Clinical Operations

DBS Check:

Enhanced Level of Disclosure

Central London

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Regular supervision, CPD opportunities and peer support within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Supportive Infrastructure: Dedicated administrative, billing and referral support, allowing you to focus on clinical work.
• Clinical Diversity: Opportunities to work with children, adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a broad range of psychological difficulties, from common mental health concerns to more complex presentations.
• Established Referral Base: Join a respected private clinic with strong professional networks and consistent client demand.
• Premium Setting: Work within calm, thoughtfully designed clinic spaces in Central London.
• As a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, you will provide specialist psychological services to children, young people and families, and/or adult clients at TCPC. Responsibilities include:
• Conducting psychological assessments and developing collaborative formulations.
• Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to individual client needs.
• Providing individual therapy and, where appropriate, couples work.
• Working sensitively with clients from diverse backgrounds and with varied psychological presentations.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.

We are seeking psychologists with experience in NHS and/or private mental health settings. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience working with children, adolescents and/or adults.
• Confidence managing complex presentations and/or neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Training in couples therapy modalities is particularly welcomed, alongside experience in other evidence-based approaches such as Schema Therapy, DBT or EMDR
• Strong clinical judgement, professionalism and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to commit to regular weekly clinics (evening and Saturday availability particularly welcomed).

We aim to respond to all applications within one week.

• Asynchronous Video Interview – You will be invited to record a short video interview at a time that suits you.
• Remote Interview – Successful candidates will be invited to an online interview with a panel of two.