Sessional Therapist - Family

Department: Allied Health Professionals and Psychology

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Priory Hospital North London

Compensation: £55.00 - £65.00 / hour

Description

Partner with Priory

Build your private practice with the support of Priory

Are you an experienced Family Therapist looking to grow your private practice, expand your client base or enjoy the flexibility of independent working?

At Priory Hospital North London, we're looking for a Sessional Family Therapist to join our established clinical team on a self-employed basis.

Whether you're already working independently or considering taking the next step into private practice, partnering with Priory offers an opportunity to develop your practice while benefiting from the support of an established healthcare provider.

Family therapist – Family therapist must have completed a 4 year Masters course and be an active and full member of the AFT and UKCP. Requires experience providing therapy to families within a mental health setting. Available to offer 8 face-to-face sessions per week, onsite. Evenings until 8pm are desirable. £55-65 per hour.

You'll provide high-quality, individualised therapy to clients, helping them work towards meaningful and lasting change. Sessions can be delivered face-to-face within our clinical setting or online, depending on service requirements.

Why partner with Priory?

Flexibility to manage your professional commitments alongside your existing practice.
Opportunities to receive referrals through an established healthcare provider.
Access to a supportive, multidisciplinary clinical environment.
The freedom of self-employed working without having to build your practice entirely on your own.

Take the next step in your private practice journey.

Join Priory Hospital North London and make a meaningful difference while developing your independent career.

Why join Priory as a Sessional Partner?

At Priory, you’ll be part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering personalised, evidence-based care that helps people move forward with confidence and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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

What you'll bring to the role

We welcome applications from Family Therapist, or other specialist modalities.

You will:

Hold professional registration: Family Therapists are required to be registered on the UKCP register and be a member of AFT (Association of Family Therapists)
Have a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience providing therapy to families within a mental health setting.
Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and excellent communication skills
Be available to offer 8 face-to-face sessions per week, onsite. Evenings until 8pm are desirable.
Be confident working within clinical governance frameworks, including digital systems, concise clinical notes, and attendance at risk management meetings

Accreditation:
Accreditation with a relevant professional body is required. In certain circumstances, we may consider applicants who are working towards accreditation, provided this can be completed within 12 months of appointment.

What we will give you in return

Starting out or expanding in private practice can feel daunting. Partnering with Priory removes much of that burden while preserving your professional independence.

Practical details:

Competitive sessional rates with active patient flow
Autonomy – you manage your own caseload
Flexible workload – a minimum of 8 sessions per week (more 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 parking and subsidised meals at many locations
Reflective supervision groups – to support working with complex cases and/or risk.

If you’re committed to making a difference and want to work flexibly within a supportive, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact:
Mersades Charles
mersadescharles@priorygroup.com