Clinical or Counselling Practitioner Psychologist – Private Therapy Clinic

Job Title: Clinical or Counselling Practitioner Psychologist - Private Therapy Clinic

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 per annum (DOE & pro-rata)

Hours: Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week with 1 evening)

Location: Central London

Contract Type: Permanent

Qualifications: HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist

Are you a compassionate HCPC-registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, either newly qualified or with significant post-qualification experience?

Do you value long-term, relational therapy and want to work with clients who are engaged, motivated, and seeking real psychological change?

Overview:

Compass Associates is proud to be exclusively partnering with a forward-thinking and expanding private psychological therapy and psychiatry service located in the heart of Central London. Renowned for its expertise in specialist therapy and neurodiversity support, the clinic works with high-functioning adults, children and families navigating a range of emotional and psychological challenges.

Together we are seeking a HCPC registered Psychologist to join this growing team. This is a permanent role offering excellent opportunities for professional development, clinical growth, and long-term career progression within a values-led organisation known for its commitment to excellence in care.

You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that is passionate about delivering integrative, evidence-based interventions. The service fosters a clinician-centred culture that promotes autonomy, reflective practice, and ongoing learning (ideal for psychologists seeking meaningful, long-term therapeutic work).

Currently in an exciting phase of growth and innovation, the clinic is known for offering a supportive and flexible working environment, it has become a preferred destination for psychologists looking to move beyond traditional NHS structures in pursuit of better work-life balance, creativity, and deeper professional fulfilment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based, formulation-driven psychological therapy.
• Work with adults presenting with both mild to moderate, and more complex emotional and relational difficulties, often including neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism.
• Use specialist therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT, or trauma-informed models.
• Participate in comprehensive psychological assessments including ADOS (if trained).
• Maintain excellent clinical records and contribute to audit and service improvement projects.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• HCPC registration (Clinical or Counselling Psychologist)
• Interest or experience in working with neurodiversity (ADHD, autism)
• Confidence in working relationally with long-term therapy clients
• Strong communication, formulation, and therapeutic skills

Desirable:

• Training in EMDR, Schema Therapy, Couples Therapy, or DBT
• Neurodevelopmental assessment experience
• Experience working systemically or with families

Employment Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Private health insurance & pension
• Hybrid working available (online and in-person sessions)
• Dedicated clinical supervisor and line manager
• Supervisions & CPD opportunities with support for further training
• Assistant Psychologist and admin team support
• Professional growth within an expanding service

Interview Process

1 stage interview (online)

• You’ll meet two senior clinicians for a 45 - 60-minute interview exploring five key questions focused on your therapeutic approach, client formulation, and professional experience.
• Role-Play Exercise: A 5-minute simulation of the opening of a session with a new client, to explore your ability to engage, assess, and structure an initial clinical interaction.

Contact Details:

For more information or to apply, please contact Georgia Arnold at Compass Associates: [email protected]

Recommendations:

Compass Associates is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for any successful referral we place into this or another permanent role.