Job Description

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About The Role

NHS Talking Therapies Counsellor CfD Qualified

Location:

Hertfordshire - Hybrid

Contract Type:

Sessional

Salary:

20 to 27 per session

Flexible Hours:

Appointments between 8am-8pm + Saturday mornings

Minimum Commitment:

6 sessions per week



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.

About the Role

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

What We're Looking For

Essential qualifications and experience:

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

You'll also bring:

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 Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed

Why Join Nouvita Healthcare?

Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team Deliver impactful care to diverse communities Gain access to training and continued professional development Flexible, hybrid working arrangements to suit your lifestyle Be part of a respected organisation with a strong reputation in mental health care
Ready to make a difference?

If you're a compassionate, skilled counsellor passionate about helping others and working within the NHS framework, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our sessional team and support better mental health in Hertfordshire.

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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

Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: recruitment@nouvita.co.uk