Job title: Process Group Facilitator
Organisation: Edinburgh Centre for Psychodynamic Therapy (ECPT)
- Start Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026 (with August team meeting and induction)
- Contract Type: Self-employed
- Fee: £70 per hour (delivery); £20 per hour (meetings)
- Location: 2nd floor, 86-92 Causewayside, EH9 1PY Edinburgh
- Application deadline: Sunday 31st May 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing Monday 8th and Monday 15th June 2026
ECPT is seeking an experienced Process Group Facilitator to join the faculty of its qualifying 2-year training in Existential Psychodynamic Therapy.
This role involves facilitating a weekly experiential process group for trainees at the end of each teaching day, providing a contained space to process clinical training, explore emotional responses, and engage with group dynamics.
The facilitator will be expected to commit to the full duration of the cohort (2 academic years).
Teaching Schedule for the Process Groups
- Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00pm
- 14-week teaching blocks:
- September–December
- February–May
- In-person delivery at ECPT’s Edinburgh premises
Role Overview
You will facilitate a weekly, experiential process group that supports trainees in:
- Reflecting on their internal responses to the training from a psychodynamic and existential perspective
- Engaging with interpersonal and group dynamics and increasing self-awareness
Requirements
- Psychodynamic training (essential)
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, or 2 years facilitating groups in training settings
- Demonstrable experience facilitating therapy or process groups
- Accredited, or working towards accreditation, with a recognised professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCPS)
- Current PVG membership (or willingness to obtain)
- Professional indemnity insurance
A qualification or training in group analysis is desirable.
More information can be found in the job description and person specification.
Additional Information
- Attendance at team meetings (paid at £20/hour) is required, usually 2 x 1h meetings per Module
- Opportunity to claim supervision hours (approx. 2 hours per module)
- Induction and initial team meeting will take place in August 2026
About ECPT
The Edinburgh Centre for Psychodynamic Therapy (ECPT) is a progressive and modern training and therapy organisation offering psychodynamic and existential therapy education and a reduced cost therapy service. We are committed to combining professional depth with accessibility — providing high-quality therapy and training that is inclusive, anti-elitist, and grounded in feminist and queer-affirming values.
How to Apply
Please download the application form from our website and submit it or email the completed form to [email protected].
https://www.ecpt.org.uk/jobs
Application deadline: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 8th and 15th June 2026
Pay: £70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
