Somatic Therapist

Location: Wimpole Street, London.

Department: Therapy.

Contract / Hours: Permanent | Part-time | 15 hours.

About Orri

Orri is a private eating disorder treatment clinic in London, providing intensive day treatment and outpatient services in person and online. We are the only specialist eating disorder clinic in the UK to be rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) across all five inspection areas. Our mission is to provide a ‘stepped approach’ to recovery that offers an alternative to inpatient hospitalisation. We treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, providing specialist eating disorder treatment for young people and adults aged 13+, with flexible weekly support, including more intensive full and part day programmes for those aged 16 and over.

Why Orri?

At Orri, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. We operate as a deeply collaborative, multidisciplinary team where every role, from our specialist clinicians to our operations and support team members, plays a vital part in our clients' journey toward freedom. We pride ourselves on being a relationship‑led organisation. This means we value kindness, collaboration and curiosity above all else. When you join Orri, you aren’t just taking a job; you are joining a community of experts committed to excellence, innovation, and, most importantly, the people we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Somatic Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver body‑based therapeutic interventions within a specialist eating disorder service recognised for innovation and outstanding clinical care. Working across both our Day Treatment and Outpatient services, you will support clients to reconnect safely with their bodies, develop greater nervous system regulation, process trauma where appropriate, and strengthen embodiment throughout recovery. You will deliver individual and group interventions that complement psychological, psychiatric, occupational therapy and dietetic treatment. The successful candidate will be passionate about integrating evidence‑informed somatic approaches into holistic eating disorder recovery and confident working collaboratively within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist somatic therapy interventions to clients with eating disorders.
• Facilitate body‑based therapeutic groups within the Day Treatment Programme.
• Provide individual somatic therapy sessions tailored to each client's treatment goals.
• Support clients to improve body awareness, emotional regulation, interoceptive awareness and nervous system resilience.
• Adapt interventions appropriately for clients presenting with trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity and complex mental health needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high‑quality clinical documentation.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Contribute actively to multidisciplinary treatment planning and clinical review meetings.
• Work collaboratively with psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, occupational therapists, nurses and family therapists.
• Share specialist knowledge of somatic approaches to support integrated treatment planning.
• Contribute to risk management and safeguarding discussions where appropriate.

Programme Development

• Support the ongoing development of Orri's somatic therapy offering.
• Design and evaluate innovative body‑based group programmes.
• Contribute ideas that enhance client engagement and recovery outcomes.
• Participate in service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.

Professional Practice

• Work within professional, ethical and regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
• Attend clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Contribute to a positive, compassionate and psychologically safe team culture.

Additional Duties

The duties outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with service needs. The postholder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional qualification in Somatic Therapy, Body Psychotherapy, Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing®, or another recognised body‑based therapeutic modality.
• Registration or accreditation with an appropriate professional body (e.g. UKCP, HCPC, BACP or equivalent, where applicable).
• Experience working with adults and/or adolescents experiencing eating disorders or complex mental health presentations.
• Strong understanding of trauma‑informed practice and nervous system regulation.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

Desirable

• Experience within specialist eating disorder services.
• Knowledge of attachment theory, polyvagal‑informed approaches and embodiment practices.
• Experience delivering therapy online.
• Understanding of neurodiversity‑affirming practice.
• Experience contributing to service development or programme design.

Additional Information

Safeguarding

Orri is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all clients. As a specialist service supporting individuals with eating disorders, we recognise that many clients may be vulnerable and require a safe and supportive environment. All team members share responsibility for safeguarding and are expected to always adhere to organisational safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes recognising and responding appropriately to concerns about a client’s safety or wellbeing and reporting concerns in line with safeguarding processes. Team members are required to participate in safeguarding training appropriate to their role and contribute to maintaining a culture of safety, respect, and professional accountability.

Confidentiality and Information Governance

The postholder must maintain strict confidentiality of client information and comply with organisational policies relating to data protection and information governance, including relevant UK data protection legislation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Orri is committed to creating an inclusive environment where clients and team members are treated with dignity and respect. Team members are expected to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their work.

Safer Recruitment

Orri follows safer recruitment practices in line with relevant legislation and guidance. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, confirmation of relevant qualifications and professional registration (e.g. HCPC), and satisfactory references. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone in our care.

Job Description Review

This job description outlines the principal duties and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks. Responsibilities may be reviewed and amended from time to time to meet the changing needs of the service and organisation.