Working as a Psychotherapist in the NHS: An alumni panel

Event is organised by Poonam Bharkhada (Careers Team)

Where: Knapp Gallery

When: 26 February 2026

Time: 18:00 - 20:30

RSVP: here

Featured alumni:

Venetia Willson - 2022 MA Psychotherapy & Counselling graduate

Title: Existential PsychotherapistCompany: NHS

Venetia is a psychotherapist working in both the NHS and private practice in West London and online. With a background of over 20 years in corporate leadership development and coaching, she has a strong interest in identity, trauma and life transitions. She trained at Regent’s, completed placements at WLCC, Headstrong and Place2Be, and recently supported WLCC training on working therapeutically with ADHD.

Sarah King - 2022 MA Psychotherapy & Counselling graduate

Title: Bereavement CounsellorCompany : Whittington Health NHS Trust

After over twenty years in the creative industries, Sarah retrained as an integrative psychotherapist, gaining experience in the third sector and higher education. She currently works in a private practice and part-time in the NHS as a bereavement counsellor in maternity and gynaecology, supporting individuals and couples after pregnancy or baby loss.

Fleur Moss - 2022 MA Psychotherapy & Counselling graduate

Title: Integrated PsychotherapistCompany: NHS - Brocklebank Health Centre

Fleur is an integrative psychotherapist working across both private practice and the NHS. She supports a wide range of clients and draws on a flexible, relational approach tailored to individual needs. Her work is grounded in helping clients understand themselves more deeply and navigate emotional and life challenges with greater clarity and resilience.

Clair Hoad - 2022 MA Psychotherapy & Counselling graduate

Title: Integrative Psychotherapist Company: Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Clare works for Kent & Medway Mental Health NHS Trust in the Thanet MHT+ Specialist Psychological Therapies team in Ramsgate, Kent. This is a secondary care service, aiding those with severe and enduring mental health issues, primarily BPD/EUPD and complex trauma, but also severe anxiety/depression/OCD and Bipolar. She also has a private practice in Canterbury, Kent.

By attending this talk, you will gain practical advice on securing NHS roles, developing key skills, and navigating the early stages of your career.