Counselling jobs in United Kingdom

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.

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

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 now in 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
• Supporting staff development and wellbeing
• Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do

Date posted: 27 August 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £25 a session

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: L0012-25-0018

Job locations: 33 Wellfield Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0BU

You\'ll 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

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

Desirable

• 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer name: Nouvita Limited

Address: 33 Wellfield Close, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0BU

Employer\'s website: https://nouvita.co.uk/