Address the growing need for high-quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy across the UK. Mentalzon is actively seeking fully BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join our platform and deliver evidence-based interventions online. If you possess robust CBT skills, are committed to ethical practice, and desire the autonomy and flexibility of managing your own remote caseload, this opportunity is designed for you.

About Mentalzon:

Mentalzon.com is dedicated to enhancing access to verified mental health support. We provide a secure and efficient online platform where accredited professionals can establish and grow their independent practice, connecting directly with clients seeking specialised therapeutic approaches like CBT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver High-Standard Remote CBT: Provide effective, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions via secure video link to adults experiencing common mental health difficulties (e.g., anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, PTSD).
• Conduct CBT Assessment and Formulation: Undertake comprehensive CBT assessments, develop collaborative formulations rooted in cognitive theory, and devise structured, goal-focused treatment plans.
• Apply Core CBT Interventions: Skilfully implement a range of CBT techniques tailored to client needs (e.g., Socratic questioning, behavioural experiments, exposure and response prevention, cognitive restructuring).
• Track Therapeutic Progress: Utilise standardised outcome measures to monitor client progress throughout therapy and adjust interventions as necessary.
• Uphold Professional Standards: Maintain precise, confidential clinical records in compliance with GDPR and strictly adhere to the BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
• Manage Client Engagement Directly: Handle all aspects of client communication including scheduling, therapeutic contracting, fee arrangements, and maintaining professional boundaries online.
• Engage in Specialist CBT Supervision: Actively participate in regular clinical supervision with a BABCP-accredited CBT supervisor.
• Optional In-Person Delivery: Potential to offer face-to-face sessions if you have suitable insured premises, coordinated through the platform.

Essential Requirements:

• BABCP-Accredited CBT Training: Successful completion of postgraduate training (Postgraduate Diploma or Master's Degree - Level 7) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from a course fully accredited by the BABCP. (This training typically follows an undergraduate degree, potentially in a core mental health profession, but the key is the BABCP accreditation of the CBT course itself).
• Mandatory BABCP Accreditation: Full Accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is an essential requirement for this role.
• Clinical Experience: Demonstrable post-qualification experience delivering effective CBT interventions for a range of client presentations, consistent with the standards required for BABCP accreditation.
• Specialist CBT Supervision: Verifiable arrangement for ongoing clinical supervision with a supervisor who is themselves accredited by BABCP as a supervisor.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Must hold adequate, current professional indemnity insurance covering independent CBT practice in the UK.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work on a self-employed basis in the UK.
• Technical Proficiency & Setup: Reliable high-speed internet, appropriate device for secure video sessions, and a private, confidential setting suitable for therapy.
• Core Competencies: Strong skills in CBT formulation and application, therapeutic alliance building, ethical reasoning, record-keeping, and self-management.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience within NHS Talking Therapies / IAPT services.
• Accredited training or significant experience in specific CBT protocols or third-wave approaches (e.g., TF-CBT, CFT, ACT, DBT skills).
• Experience working with more complex presentations.
• BABCP accreditation as a Supervisor or Trainer.
• Proven experience in delivering therapy effectively via remote platforms.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis):

• Maximum Flexibility: You dictate your own working hours, availability, and the number of clients you see.
• Full Practice Autonomy: You are in complete control of your clinical decisions, scheduling, and client management.
• Work from Anywhere (UK): Deliver therapy remotely from any suitable location within the United Kingdom.
• Set Your Own Fees: Determine your professional hourly rate based on your expertise and experience. You arrange and receive payments directly from clients. (Typical rates for BABCP-accredited CBT Therapists in private practice often range £60 - £110+ per hour).
• Access to Clients: Connect with individuals actively seeking accredited CBT therapists through the Mentalzon.com platform.
• Reduced Overheads: Minimise time and expense related to marketing, room hire, and administration.
• Platform Technical Support: Assistance provided for effective use of the platform's features.
• Showcase Your Credentials: Your profile highlights your BABCP accreditation and specialist skills.

How to Join Mentalzon:

1. Create Your Profile: Register on Mentalzon, providing accurate details of your BABCP-accredited training, mandatory BABCP accreditation status, clinical experience, and areas of CBT specialism.
2. Upload Verification Documents: Submit clear copies of your certificate from a BABCP-accredited course and your current BABCP Accreditation certificate.
3. Verification Review: Await confirmation after our team verifies your credentials, focusing on the mandatory BABCP accreditation.
4. Define Your Practice: Set your working availability, client capacity, and preferred methods for online sessions.
5. Start Connecting: Receive client enquiries, manage bookings and contracts, and begin delivering high-quality remote CBT.

Why Partner with Mentalzon as a BABCP Accredited Therapist?

• Quality Standard Recognition: Join a platform that specifically values and requires the BABCP gold standard.
• Empowered Practice: Enjoy the freedom and control that comes with independent, remote work.
• Direct Therapeutic Focus: Build direct, meaningful connections with your clients.
• Financial Transparency: Benefit from free registration and retain 100% of your client fees.
• Targeted Visibility: Gain exposure to clients specifically looking for accredited CBT.

If you are a fully BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in the UK and are looking for a modern, flexible approach to private practice, Mentalzon invites you to apply. Uphold high standards of evidence-based practice while enjoying professional autonomy.

Important Clarification: While the job title 'Cognitive Behavioural Therapist' itself is not protected by UK law (unlike 'Practitioner Psychologist', regulated by HCPC), the recognised professional standard for competence and ethical practice in CBT, particularly for reputable platforms and many employment roles, is full accreditation with the BABCP. This requires specific accredited training and supervised practice. BABCP accreditation is therefore a mandatory requirement for this position on the Mentalzon platform. This is a self-employed role, and practitioners bear full responsibility for maintaining their accreditation, insurance, supervision, CPD, and compliance with all legal and ethical requirements for independent practice in the UK.