Sessional Counsellor

Integrated Care System; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the UK seeks qualified sessional counsellors for its NHS Talking Therapies team. This hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to deliver evidence-based therapy to adults facing common mental health issues, contributing to meaningful changes in their lives.

Qualifications

• Qualified in CfD with BACP membership or working towards it.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Good IT skills for remote counselling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver therapy sessions.
• Maintain clear clinical notes.
• Support clients through their mental health journeys.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

BACP membership

Qualification in CfD

Post-qualification experience (2+ years)

Job description

Are you a qualified Counsellor for Depression (CfD) looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Nouvita Healthcare is seeking dedicated, sessional counsellors to join our growing NHS Talking Therapies team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults experiencing common mental health issues.

Main duties of the job

You will work within the NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) model.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions
• Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice
• Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system
• Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies
• Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development

About us

Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential, and outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.

We are committed to:

• Delivering high-quality mental health services
• Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes
• Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do

Job responsibilities

This role involves working within the NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework, delivering short-term counselling interventions guided by the Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) model.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions
• Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice
• Maintaining clinical notes on our digital system
• Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies
• Participating in supervision, training, and professional development

Person Specification

Experience

• Qualification in CfD

Qualifications

• BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)
• Qualification in CfD
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience delivering time-limited counselling
• Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills
• Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A flexible, client-focused approach
• A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

Full-time, part-time, flexible working, home or remote working options available.