Band 6 Trainee High Intensity Therapist
CompanyWest London NHS Trust
Location
Southall, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/4/2026
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West London NHS Talking Therapies
West London NHS Talking Therapies are delighted to offer several trainee places on the London-wide NHS Talking Therapies CBT training programme, starting in Autumn 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to train within supportive, specialist services while working towards becoming a qualified and BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
West London NHS Talking Therapies Comprise Of
Why Train with us?
We Pride Ourselves On Offering a Warm, Inclusive, And Close‑knit Training Environment, Designed To Help Trainees Thrive Both Personally And Professionally. Our Services Have An Excellent Track Record Of Successfully Supporting CBT Trainees Through Qualification, With Many Securing Qualified CBT Therapist Posts Following Training. You Will Receive
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ**
How to apply
Please carefully read the attached document titled “How to apply for CBT training 2026”, which provides full details on the application process.
Please note: Applicants may apply to a maximum of two services (one first-choice and one second-choice).
As this is London wide recruitment process, there is a centralised application process between NHS Talking therapy services (previously IAPT) and Royal Holloway and King’s College London.
Applications should not be submitted through NHS Jobs. You must submit your application through the King’s website on CBT PGDip programme overview | Sc
West London NHS Talking Therapies are delighted to offer several trainee places on the London-wide NHS Talking Therapies CBT training programme, starting in Autumn 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to train within supportive, specialist services while working towards becoming a qualified and BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
West London NHS Talking Therapies Comprise Of
- Ealing Talking Therapies
- Hammersmith & Fulham Talking Therapies
- Hounslow Talking Therapies
Why Train with us?
We Pride Ourselves On Offering a Warm, Inclusive, And Close‑knit Training Environment, Designed To Help Trainees Thrive Both Personally And Professionally. Our Services Have An Excellent Track Record Of Successfully Supporting CBT Trainees Through Qualification, With Many Securing Qualified CBT Therapist Posts Following Training. You Will Receive
- Supervision from highly experienced CBT therapists, including EDI champions
- Strong support, including buddy systems
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing throughout the training programme
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ**
How to apply
Please carefully read the attached document titled “How to apply for CBT training 2026”, which provides full details on the application process.
- Applications open: 9:00am on 24 April 2026
- Application deadline: 11:59pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026
Please note: Applicants may apply to a maximum of two services (one first-choice and one second-choice).
As this is London wide recruitment process, there is a centralised application process between NHS Talking therapy services (previously IAPT) and Royal Holloway and King’s College London.
Applications should not be submitted through NHS Jobs. You must submit your application through the King’s website on CBT PGDip programme overview | Sc
hool of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences | King’s College London
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kieran Carty Job title: Senior CBT Therapist Email address: kieran.carty@nhs.net
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kieran Carty Job title: Senior CBT Therapist Email address: kieran.carty@nhs.net