Specialist CBT Therapist/Clinical or Counselling Psychologist | West London NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Talking Therapy service in London seeks a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to provide therapy primarily for adults with anxiety and depression. The role includes working in a collaborative team environment, offering extensive clinical supervision and opportunities for skills development. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The position involves regular evening work and a manageable caseload of clinical contacts.

Benefits

Weekly clinical supervision

Regular line management

Community therapy involvement

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, assessment, formulation, and treatment of disorders such as depression and anxiety.
• Ability to work at least one evening clinic each week.
• Willingness to collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy primarily for adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety and depression.
• Conduct treatment and assessment sessions for clients.
• Engage in community therapy and support clinical supervision.

Skills

Risk management

Assessment and formulation

Treatment of anxiety and depression

Project management skills

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified high-intensity CBT therapist

Job description

We are looking for a Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapist to join our compassionate and high-performing team to provide therapy primarily for adults (18+) experiencing difficulties with anxiety and depression.

Since launching in 2009, Back on Track has become a well-established NHS Talking Therapy service and is one of the three services provided by West London NHS Trust. Our main base is in the heart of Hammersmith, near the vibrant Lyric Square market.

We offer all NHS-approved Talking Therapies, including predominantly CBT, as well as EMDR, DIT, IPT, and BCT. We have close links with neighboring services in Ealing and Hounslow and share training events with them.

As a qualified high-intensity CBT therapist, you will benefit from weekly clinical supervision and regular line management. Our team welcomes CBT therapists at any career stage, whether newly qualified or more experienced. We support the service in providing community therapy, and we organize away days and social events throughout the year.

Inner London waiting list support is included as part of the salary package.

For more information about our service, visit our website at www.backontrack.nhs.uk and our Twitter page at https://twitter.com/backontracknhs.

A typical week for a full-time CBT therapist involves working at least one evening clinic (12pm–8pm, Monday to Thursday) and spending at least 2 days in the office. The current caseload is approximately 22 booked clinical contacts per week. These contacts include treatment and assessment, with opportunities to develop project management, leadership, and supervision skills alongside clinical competence.

You will need experience in risk management, assessment, formulation, and treatment of disorders such as depression and anxiety. We are committed to addressing any experience gaps through our comprehensive CPD and supervision programs.

We welcome applications from clinicians of diverse backgrounds to ensure our workforce reflects all communities, especially regarding heritage.

West London NHS Trust is one of the UK's most diverse healthcare providers, offering mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. The Trust manages Broadmoor Hospital, a high secure hospital with an international reputation, and provides low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. We employ over 5,000 staff, with 59% from BME backgrounds, and our projected turnover for 2024-25 is over £500 million.

The Trust is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated ‘Outstanding’. We are actively involved in the development of the North West London Integrated Care System and lead the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, while the person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please review the attached documents.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.