Overview
Job Title: Clinical or Counselling Psychologist - Outpatient - Private Therapy Clinic
Hours: Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week with 1 evening)
Location: Kensington
Contract Type: Permanent
Compass Associates is exclusively partnering with a forward-thinking private psychological therapy and psychiatry service located in Central London. The clinic works with high-functioning adults, children and families navigating a range of emotional and psychological challenges, and is known for its expertise in specialist therapy and neurodiversity support.
You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering integrative, evidence-based interventions in a clinician-centred culture that promotes autonomy, reflective practice, and ongoing learning. The clinic offers a supportive and flexible working environment and opportunities for professional development, clinical growth, and long-term career progression.
Responsibilities
* Deliver evidence-based, formulation-driven psychological therapy.
* Work with adults presenting with 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
* 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
* Training in EMDR, Schema Therapy, Couples Therapy, or DBT
* Experience working systemically or with families
* 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.
For more information or to apply, please contact Aleksandra Siedlecka at Compass Associates: asiedlecka@compassltd.co.uk
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