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