Accredited EMDR Therapist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

EMDR therapy Trauma Focused CBT Integrative Counselling Trauma experience Short-term therapy Public sector experience EMDR Accreditation (UK EMDR Association) Professional registration (HCPC/BACP/UKCP/BABCP/NCS)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Accredited EMDR Therapist

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: London (Lambeth & Sidcup)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (3 days/week)
Work Type: On-site

Role Summary

We are looking to recruit an EMDR Therapist to provide a confidential counselling and psychotherapy service to staff within the context of a multi-specialist occupational health team. You must be accredited and able to provide Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Integrative Counselling and Trauma Focused CBT. This position is working specifically on the Metropolitan Police contract, supporting a unique and rewarding client group within a structured and well-supported environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Short-term EMDR therapy for clients with work related issues, up to 12 sessions, with a goal of returning staff back to recuperative/full duties
  • Short-term Trauma Focused CBT for clients, up to 12 sessions
  • Short-Term Integrative Counselling for clients, up to 6 sessions
  • Reports as needed regarding the progress of clients
  • Advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the use of EMDR and Trauma Focused counselling
  • Advice to managers within the MPS regarding clinical issues related to EMDR
  • Provision of short term counselling to MPS clients

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required

  • Minimum of Level 3 EMDR training (accredited training as required by the UK EMDR Association) and hold accreditation with the UK EMDR Association
  • Minimum of 2 years EMDR experience within an organisation
  • Minimum of either having one of the following: HCPC Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist, BACP Accreditation, UKCP Registration, BABCP Accreditation, NCS Accredited Professional Registrant (or equivalent)
  • Experience with working with trauma
  • Previous experience working in large organisations within the public sector
  • Experience in short term therapy within an organisational setting

What We Can Offer You

  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Volunteer Days
  • YuLife Employee Benefits Platform
  • Save As You Earn Scheme
  • Eye Test Vouchers
  • Flu Vaccination Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Clinical Training Academy
  • Paid CPD Days
  • Professional Registration Fees Paid
  • RAVE Awards
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Right to Request Flexible Working From Day 1

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK's largest provider of Occupational Health and wellbeing services, supporting organisations across both the public and private sectors. With a heritage dating back to 1947, we have been helping employers create healthier, high-performing workplaces for generations. When you join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you become part of something bigger. We invest in our people through structured induction, ongoing training and tailored career development.

Contact

Meet the recruiter: Ellie McGivern - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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