Self-employment & employment

[TheFaQQer]

I guess if it was either direct employer or through agency, it would just be straightforward paye????

Well, only you know how you were paid.

Either put it down, or don't - it's up to you now.

[sal]

I haven't been in the situation, but I would put something like:

2008-2014 Self-employed Widget-wangler
Key clients included: Acme Widget Co., Kwiky-widgets PLC, Shawadiwadi Widgets LLP.
Provided expert advice and guidance on how to wangle a widget etc. etc.

I certainly wouldn't leave a gap if you have relevant experience that you would normally include if you had been working for someone else.

^This