Sessional Family Therapist

Priory Group; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady referrals

Priory brand credibility

Clinical and admin support

Flexible schedule

Self-employment independence

Job summary

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is seeking a Sessional Therapist - Family to join our team. This self-employed, sessional role offers flexibility around the centre’s needs and your availability, with referrals provided to support your caseload.

You will deliver one-to-one therapy, supporting clients to achieve treatment goals, either face-to-face in our clinical environment or online, within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team and robust governance framework.

Qualifications

• Hold professional registration with HCPC/UKCP/BABCP/BACP/NCPS/BPC/ACAT/ACP as appropriate.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills.
• Be confident working within clinical governance frameworks, including digital systems, concise clinical notes, and attendance at risk management meetings.
• Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required; consideration for those working towards accreditation within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one therapy, supporting clients to achieve treatment goals.
• Work face-to-face in our clinical environment or online.
• Contribute to assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic delivery.
• Operate within strong clinical governance frameworks and maintain concise clinical notes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in risk management meetings.

Skills

Strong clinical judgement

Excellent communication skills

Education

2+ years post-qualification experience

Tools

HCPC/UKCP/BABCP/BACP/NCPS/BPC/ACAT/ACP registration

Job description

Partner with Priory

Thinking about moving into private practice but not sure where to start? Or already working independently and looking for the security of regular referrals? Partnering with Priory allows you to build your practice with confidence — without the stress of going it alone.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is seeking a Sessional Therapist - Family to join our team.

This is a self-employed, sessional role offering flexibility around the centre’s needs and your availability. You will deliver one-to-one therapy, supporting clients to achieve their treatment goals, either face-to-face in our modern clinical environment or online.

At Priory, you’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering personalised, evidence-based care that helps people move forward with confidence and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

You will play a key role in patients’ recovery, contributing to assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic delivery, while working within strong clinical governance frameworks.

What we offer:

• Steady patient flow – referrals provided, so you can focus on therapy rather than marketing
• Credibility & trust – work under the nationally recognised Priory brand
• Clinical and admin support – access to clinical space, billing, and administrative support
• Flexibility – choose the days and hours that suit you
• Team connection – the independence of self-employment without professional

We welcome applications from therapists able to offer one or more of the following modalities: CBT, Integrative Therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, Family Therapy, or other specialist modalities.

You will:

• Hold professional registration with HCPC / UKCP / BABCP / BACP / NCPS / BPC / ACAT / ACP (as appropriate)
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills
• Be confident working within clinical governance frameworks, including digital systems, concise clinical notes, and attendance at risk management meetings
• Accreditation: Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.