About this role
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
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
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://nouvita.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)