Adult Psychotherapist, Counsellor or Psychologist – harleytherapy.com (Watford)
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Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2224 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, and HARLEY THERAPY LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3224 (Counsellors, Counsellors are explicitly named in the title), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask HARLEY THERAPY LIMITED what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2226 Other psychologists Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
3224 Counsellors Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you available to take on new clients in-person this autumn?
We’re seeking experienced, accredited in-person psychotherapists and psychologists from around the UK to join the community at Harley Therapy Platform. Demand for therapy at harleytherapy.com in towns and cities nationwide is rising, and we’re looking for trusted practitioners who have space in their practices and are ready to accept new clients.
Location
To be considered for joining the platform, you must offer in-person therapy from a private practice in a town or city across the UK.
We are currently prioritising the locations below, but if you are based in a different part of the country, please do still add your name to the wait list via the link at the start of the advert, as the team will review other locations where possible :
Aberdeen, Barnsley, Bath, Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Derby, Derry/Londonderry, Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Harrogate, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, Luton, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Salford, Sheffield, St Albans, Stockport, Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Swindon, Watford, Wolverhampton, York.
How does it work?
Harley Therapy Platform isn’t just another directory. We provide members with a full online booking and payment management system and invest in marketing to direct new clients to book with you, so you don’t need to handle scheduling, billing, advertising or chasing payments - you can simply focus on delivering therapy. There’s no sign-up or subscription fees either: you just pay a commission on completed sessions only.
Why join us?
Access to new client referrals in your area.
Join a community of practitioners who provide excellent feedback, such as:
“Very easy to use and navigate the system… Good marketing resulting in a regular stream of new clients” - F. Matthews
“What do I like about the platform? Ease of scheduling, fast responses, clients are coming in, good onboarding with questionnaires etc. and also amazing to hear about the actions of the heroes to help NHS staff.” - N. Liotas
“The customer service has been excellent and very responsive regardless of my request.” - L. Sherlock
“I appreciate booking and all financial issues being safely and well managed by Harley Therapy” - K. Chaudhuri
“Your systems are flawless and everyone is so helpful when I reach out. I have really enjoyed working with the clients from Harley too.” - N. Ellen
A professional, user-friendly practice management system with scheduling, payments, refunds and client assessment questionnaires all taken care of for you.
No upfront sign-up fee or ongoing subscription fees; you only pay commission on paid completed sessions.
Personal qualities, qualifications and requirements:
Fully-qualified and hold membership or registration with a recognised UK counselling and psychotherapy body (e.g., BACP, UKCP or equivalent - see full list linked below).
Have valid professional indemnity insurance.
Undertake ongoing supervision.
Have a clean, quiet and professional room you practice from (for both in-person and online sessions).
Committed to high professional standards and delivering quality therapeutic care.
Offer in-person therapy in a town or city in the UK.
Comfortable managing their own client work, while benefiting from our booking/referral infrastructure.
Fully qualified and hold membership or registration with a recognised UK counselling and psychotherapy body (e.g., BACP, UKCP or equivalent - see full list here: https://help.harleytherapy.com/en/articles/12673291-i-am-interested-in-joining-the-harley-therapy-platform).
How to apply:
If this sounds like a good fit and you’re ready to accept new in-person referrals in your private practice, please use this link to add your details and start the process: https://help.harleytherapy.com/en/articles/12673291-i-am-interested-in-joining-the-harley-therapy-platform
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with HARLEY THERAPY LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists (SOC 2224) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay- Median £48,204
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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