Counsellor/psychotherapist

**Counsellor/Psychotherapist (First Psychology Aberdeen)**

**Enjoy a rewarding, stimulating and busy independent practice as a self-employed practitioner working in partnership with a leading clinical organisation in Aberdeen**

The role will commence in August/September 2024 and offers the potential to generate a significant income and earn **from £42 per 50-minute session**, which will depend on skills and experience.

First Psychology offers:

- Mentoring and support in running your own independent practice in partnership.
- CPD, peer support, and training opportunities.
- The opportunity to generate a stable and significant income from clinical work.
- The chance to become part of a growing practice in Aberdeen.

The role is suitable for:

- Qualified and experienced counsellor/psychotherapy professionals.
- Practitioners seeking senior roles with appropriate qualifications and experience.
- Those looking for full-time or part-time in-person roles (minimum commitment of 0.3FTE, including availability to work evenings and/or Saturdays).

**Introduction**

First Psychology is a leading independent provider of counselling and psychological therapies in Scotland. With eleven bespoke therapy centres located throughout the country as well as an established online portal we deliver services to individuals and organisations. We work with over 120 practitioners from a range of backgrounds including counselling/psychotherapy, CBT, counselling psychology, clinical psychology, and coaching. We also have our First Psychology Institute which provides CPD and training opportunities to those working in partnership with us.

**About the role**

Based in our busy Aberdeen practice in Golden Square, this self-employed partnership role will provide the opportunity to offer a therapeutic role _**specialising in counselling/psychotherapy**_ to self-referred and organisationally referred clients. The ability to offer specialist skills/expertise in the areas of complex presentation or in men's mental health would be an advantage.

**Who should apply**

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an outstanding ability to integrate clinical practice and professional learning, and to engage professionally within a highly reputable organisation. We are looking for practitioners with the following competencies:

- _**Highly developed clinical skills in counselling/psychotherapy.**_
- An ability to understand clinical presentations and needs, and to develop an effective approach to meeting these using established counselling and/or psychotherapeutic models.
- An ability to undertake both short-term and longer-term therapeutic work with clients.
- An ability to work independently but also within a pluralistic, multi-profession ‘psychological community’.
- Highly developed personal management and communication skills, including the effective use of IT.
- Flexibility and adaptability in approach, with an advanced ability to learn and develop new skills and understandings.
- A mature and highly professional approach in working with clients from a range of backgrounds.

**How to apply**
- Your CV
- A brief statement detailing your relevant experience/qualifications and suitability for this role and any days of the week you would be unavailable to work due to other commitments.

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 12pm 14th June 2024**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person