Sessional Therapist
Partner with Priory
Thinking about moving into private practice but not sure where to start? Or already working independently and looking for the security of regular referrals? Partnering with Priory allows you to build your practice with confidence — without the stress of going it alone.
Priory Hospital Ticehurst is seeking a Sessional Therapist to join our team . This is a self-employed, sessional role offering 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.
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 isolation
What you’ll bring to the role
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
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 offer 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.
1. Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking initial assessments to establish the
scope, level and nature of the individual client’s therapeutic needs.
2. Leads and facilitates group and/or individual therapy sessions, ensuring activities and
interventions continue to meet the needs of the clients, and are consistent with the provisions
detailed in the clients’ therapy plan.
3. Manages, monitors and reviews an assigned caseload, ensuring delivery within the agreed
timescales.
4. Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical records, case file notes and computerised
information, and other associated documentation; providing and presenting progress reports
to case conference meetings on a regular basis.
5. Liaise with professional and clinical colleagues, as part of the MDT. Also, assist with the
analysis and reporting of statistical data and information for research and audit purposes.
Innovation
6. Contributes to the development of Priory healthcare policies, procedures, processes and
initiatives. Ensure their clinical practice complies with statutory regulations and current
legislation, meet quality standards and deliver against key performance indicators.
Value
7. Regularly reviews the services and pricing points and adjusting in accordance to the demand
for the service.
8. Ensure patients are receiving a service that is value for their money and objectives are being
met to help the success of the unit.
Practical details:
- 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
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.
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.
