Sessional Counsellor

Harmonia Careers


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Hatfield
Contract type: Part time
Job Summary

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 growingNHS Talking Therapiesteam. 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

Youll work within theNHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by thePerson-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 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

Details

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

AL100BU

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Youll work within theNHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by thePerson-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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Youll work within theNHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by thePerson-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

Essential

  • - Qualification in CfD

Qualifications

Essential

  • - 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

Person Specification

Essential

  • - 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

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nouvita Limited

Address

33 Wellfield Close

Hatfield

Hertfordshire

AL100BU

Employer's website

https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nouvita Limited

Address

33 Wellfield Close

Hatfield

Hertfordshire

AL100BU

Employer's website

https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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