Sessional Counsellor

NHS; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking qualified Counsellors for Depression to join their NHS Talking Therapies team. This flexible hybrid role focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults facing mental health issues, working within the NHS framework for effective care.

Qualifications

• Qualified in CfD with two years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in delivering time-limited counselling.
• Good IT skills for therapy sessions.

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

Remote Counselling

Understanding of Confidentiality

Education

Qualification in CfD

BACP Membership (Accreditation or Working Towards)

At least 2 years of post-qualification experience

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

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

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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working