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Revolutionizing
Mental Health,
One Hire at a Time

We’re all about elevating standards in the therapeutic community,
fostering trust, and enhancing connections.

We are Take a Seat, Behavioural Health Recruitment Experts.

We’re all about success. Ours, our candidates’, and the organizations we partner with. And at the end of the day, it’s about helping those who need it most. That’s why we’re the top mental health recruitment company in the US.

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Hours of Therapy

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Candidates Placed

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Key Accounts

£1000s

Saved for clients

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Welcome to Take A Seat, where we’re all about fostering communities of mental health professionals. Our expertise lies in connecting:

  • Licensed Social Workers
  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists

All our candidates hold state licenses and APA-approved qualifications.

Passion drives every member of our team because we’re deeply committed to the mental health industry. It’s this dedication that shines through in our results. Matching the perfect therapist or psychologist to the right team? That’s our specialty.

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James Doyle

Founder & CEO

James has built teams, divisions, and businesses in recruitment across the last 16 years. Always operating in Niche sectors and having an international focus. James is now a CEO, Investor and Board Advisor for some of the most exciting businesses across the UK. Alongside his commitment to driving Take A Seat People forward.

Outside of work hours he is married with two children, choosing to devote much of his time to them and their extracurricular activities. He still manages to play golf and go to the gym to unwind.

Josh Towne

Co Founder & Director

Josh has a wealth of recruitment experience supporting companies hiring on mass, getting a detailed understanding of the requirements to ensure candidates he works with are joining a business that is absolutely suited to them. Having started out in a large corporate agency, after honing his skills, Josh joined Take a Seat to provide a more bespoke and personal service where he can make a difference to not only someone’s career but also the wider public that Therapists help. When not in the office, you’ll find Josh walking his cockapoo on the beach or in the hills and enjoying his time on holiday in either Wales or Skiing!

Matt Cameron

Mental Health Recruiter

Matt has a wealth of recruitment experience supporting companies hiring on mass, getting a detailed understanding of the requirements to ensure candidates he works with are joining a business that is absolutely suited to them. Having previously worked in tech recruitment, Matt decided to join take a seat to provide a more bespoke and personal service where he can make a difference to not only someone’s career but also the wider public that Therapists help. Outside of work, Matt is a supporter of Man United and enjoys going to Old Trafford, as well as a music lover and enjoys going to gigs.

Isaac Mental Health Recruiter

Isaac Povah

Mental Health Recruiter

Isaac  joined the Take a Seat team, with a previous job in the hospitality sector, wanting a fully defined career path in recruitment. He found that Take a Seat was the perfect opportunity to carry out his goal, there was no debate in his mind that there was any other company that he would love to work for. Isaac is extremely enthusiastic about mental health and was excited at the thought of being able to work with some of the best people in the business.

Outside of recruitment, Isaac enjoys playing and watching football, walking and trying new food places. Isaac tries to lead a sociable lifestyle and loves going out with friends on weekends.

Megan Mental Health Recruiter

Megan Waddell

Mental Health Recruiter

Megan started at Take a Seat in November 2023 after having trained as a nurse. Take a Seat was the perfect opportunity to continue working in an area she is extremely passionate about and to join a really strong team of recruiters.

After recently being promoted to recruitment consultant in December, Megan has joined the USA team with a focus on the Massachusetts state. She has loved every part of the journey so far, and is excited about the continued growth in Take a Seat.

As well as being a massive foodie, in her spare time Megan enjoys socializing with friends and going for swims.

Billy Mental Health Recruiter

Billy Steer

Mental Health Recruiter

Billy joined Take A Seat in June 2023, coming from a background in direct sales and hospitality. Since joining he has built a love for the industry of Mental Health and advocates for this on Linked In. Outside of work, Billy enjoys playing football and going to the gym, as well as listening to music and being with friends. Recently promoted to Consultant, Billy is on a upward trajectory in his career and enjoys every minute speaking with candidates and clients.

Billy‘s favourite part about being at Take A Seat is forming meaningful and strong relationships with therapists and finding them their dream role.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Take a Seat are deeply committed to giving back to the community. Our current initiatives include: Partnership with Hampers4Heros. We provided fully funded therapy to those who need it on a case by case basis. All Charities and Not For Profits we deal with get a discount on our services.

Diversity & inclusion

The culture at Take a Seat is based on three core values – Empowerment, Autonomy and Fulfilment. We work with talented recruiters to help them thrive personally and professionally. We are committed to giving this experience across all ages, religions, genders, identities and experiences. Take a Seat is in its entirety a non-judgemental organization and pride ourselves on an inclusive mentality on every possible level.

What our therapists say

We can tell you about the amazing things we can do for your business, but we think our therapists can tell you better. After all, what they think is what really matters.

Tracy Hampton-Smith – CBT Therapist

I was blown away

I was amazed at how quickly Josh got in touch with me, figured out what my work requirements were and then got me an interview. 24 hours from start to being offered the perfect job - I was blown away! I’d never worked with a recruiter before and was not sure about the process, but Josh reassured me and of course the speed of the process removed all my doubts.

Helen Fletcher – CBT & EMDR Therapist

Very helpful and supportive.

Chris is very helpful and supportive. He organised everything to go smoothly. Thanks, Chris!

Lauren Collinson – CBT Therapist

Would definitely recommend!

Chris, was a great help in helping me look for another job recently. He was quick and efficient with his communication and strived to deliver the best service. Would definitely recommend!

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If you have any questions, or aren’t sure, get in touch. Whether you are an employer looking for your next hire or a candidate looking for your next job we can help you get on track.

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