Psychotherapist at Neurodiversity Aware Counselling

Psychotherapist

About Neurodiversity Aware Counselling

Neurodiversity Aware Counselling is an online counselling practice serving clients across Canada. We specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and their families using strengths-based, inclusive approaches. It was developed by Dan Spring, a neurodivergent counsellor in BC currently doing doctoral research in the fields of neurodiversity and autism.

About Neurodiversity Aware Therapy™ (NAT)

Neurodiversity Aware Therapy™ (NAT) is our trademarked, integrative modality that centres neurodivergent experience, strengths, and wellness. We provide full training and mentorship in NAT to our contracted professionals.

Position Summary

We are seeking aRegistered Psychotherapist (RP)who is interested in learning and applying our Neurodiversity Aware Therapy™ (NAT) framework. This contract role requires a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week of online counselling with clients. Additional hours may be available depending on client demand and therapist capacity.

This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of NAT—you will be among the first professionals trained directly in this emerging modality and one of the first able to teach and model the NAT approach for others.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide at least 8 hours/week of online therapy to clients using evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming practices.
• Complete training and mentorship in Level 1 Neurodiversity Aware Therapy™ (NAT) – details provided to qualifying applicants.
• Maintain clear documentation, confidentiality, and adhere to ethical standards consistent with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
• Participate in regular training and peer consultation sessions.

Qualifications

• CurrentRegistered Psychotherapist (RP)designation in Ontario.
• Strong interest in working with neurodivergent clients and their families.
• Early-career psychotherapists are especially encouraged to apply.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equitable hiring practices and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled people. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates may voluntarily self-identify during the application process.

Contract Details

• Independent-contractor role (not an employee position).
• Remote/online; minimum 8 hours per week, with additional hours available as desired.
• Competitive sessional rate with paid training in the Neurodiversity Aware Therapy™ framework.
• Flexible schedule with regular training and peer consultation provided.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter describing your interest in neurodiversity-affirming practice toinfo@neurodiversityawarecounselling.combyOctober 31. Applicants who self-identify as neurodivergent or disabled may indicate this voluntarily on their resume or in a cover letter, but self-disclosure is not a mandatory part of any application. Please note that we will only respond to your application if you are selected for an interview.