Description
Partner with Priory as a Sessional Therapist - Family at Priory Hospital Chelmsford.
This self-employed, sessional role offers flexibility around the centre's needs and your availability. You will deliver one-to-one therapy, supporting clients to achieve their treatment goals, either face-to-face in our modern clinical environment or online.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sessional Therapist - Family, you will play a key role in patients' recovery, contributing to assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic delivery, while working within strong clinical governance frameworks.
What We Offer
- Steady patient flow – referrals provided, so you can focus on therapy rather than marketing
- Credibility & trust – work under the nationally recognised Priory brand
- Clinical and admin support – access to clinical space, billing, and administrative support
- Flexibility – choose the days and hours that suit you
- Team connection – the independence of self-employment without professional isolation
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We welcome applications from therapists able to offer one or more of the following modalities: CBT, Integrative Therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, Family Therapy, or other specialist modalities.
You will:
- Hold professional registration with HCPC / UKCP / BABCP / BACP / NCPS / BPC / ACAT / ACP (as appropriate)
- Have a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills
- Be confident working within clinical governance frameworks, including digital systems, concise clinical notes, and attendance at risk management meetings
Benefits
- Competitive sessional rates with active patient flow
- Autonomy – you manage your own caseload
- Flexible workload – typically 8–15 sessions per week (more or fewer by choice)
- Hybrid working – on-site sessions with the option to continue online where appropriate
- Background checks – DBS and regulatory checks covered by Priory
- On-site benefits – free or discounted parking and subsidised meals at many locations