Explore Counselling Psychologist jobs in the UK
Do you enjoy helping people to overcome their emotional challenges and mental health hurdles through ongoing counselling and support? As an on-framework agency with 20+ years of experience working with professionals just like you, we’re here to help you find your next counselling psychologist job and make a real difference in your patients’ lives.
Our Counselling Psychologist jobs offer negotiable rates of pay and ongoing development and progression plans to keep your career moving forward. And with roles available all across the UK, you’ll be sure to find a perfect job match.
Submit your CV below, and we’ll be in touch when a suitable position becomes available. Let’s affect futures together.
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If you can’t find what you’re looking for, send us your CV and we’ll be in touch as soon as a suitable job is available.
We’ve got Counselling Psychologist jobs that cover all of the UK, including:
- Aberdeen
- Belfast
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Brighton and Hove
- Cardiff
- Coventry
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Nottingham
- Plymouth
- Sheffield
- Southampton
- Stoke-on-Trent
Dedicated Counselling Psychologist recruitment consultant
As an on-framework agency, our Psychology recruitment team safely place staff in NHS hospitals and Trusts across England and Wales. Once registered, you’ll benefit from the expertise of a dedicated recruitment consultant.
To be eligible to join Athona as a Counselling Psychologist, you’ll need:
Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology
HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Demonstrated experience of providing counselling services within a mental health setting
Other requirements may be necessary, depending on the role.
Resources to help you apply for Psychologist jobs
For help with meeting any of these requirements, please take a look at our resources:
Why join Athona?
Each week we run two hassle-free payrolls
Access to a specialist recruiter on a 1-2-1 basis
Candidate of the month reward & recognition scheme
Support obtaining mandatory training & maintaining full compliance
Proud to support careers and services
Looking for other Psychologist jobs?
We’re recruiting for many other Psychologist jobs across the UK, including Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists. Browse our expansive selection and find your next role today.
FAQ
Counselling Psychologists get to know their patients inside and out, delving into how they view the world through social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and physical lenses. They help patients to unpack mental health problems such as eating disorders and anxiety, and work across various NHS healthcare settings to design and implement healthcare plans for their patients.
All of our Counselling Psychology roles offer negotiable rates of pay based on your level of experience and location within the UK. A Band 7 Counselling Psychologist job in London, for example, can receive £45,000 to £60,000 per year. The specific salary banding for any positions you’re interested in will be displayed on the respective job listing page.
Candidates looking to enter the field of Psychological Counselling will first need to obtain an undergraduate or Master’s degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This will enable eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. You’ll also need to accumulate experience working with adults or children with mental health problems.
