Supervision

I offer supervision for all- experienced therapists or those in training too.

What will supervision be like?

I am dedicated to being therapist-led within the supervision process so I will tailor your experience to your specific needs as a therapist.

I will ask every session what your goals are for that session and if there are various themes or specific clients you wish to focus on.

What approach will I take in supervision?

I have trained in using the 7 eyed model of supervision, where every mode is explored.

I am always transparent and clear about the methods I am employing.

Supervision is a collaborative process and I value and encourage us both to challenge each other’s thinking.

I hope to offer ideas, reflections and feedback but will do this in a diplomatic, caring and respectful way that recognises your expertise and autonomy.

What kind of supervisor am I?

I like to create a structured, yet flexible, session. I use humour and a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to build a trusting relationship between myself and the supervisee.

Although I aim to be open, honest and appropriately challenging in supervision, I will always do this with kindness, sensitivity and respect. I will regularly check in with the supervisee about how they are finding the process, whether anything is uncomfortable or concerning them, and whether there is anything they would like to explore differently or take in another direction. My intention is to create a space where challenge is constructive and supportive, rather than something that feels imposed.

Here is an example of what a session might comprise of:

Firstly, I will check on a therapist’s wellbeing and ask about their self-care.
I will find out what aims or goals the therapist has for that session.
I will enquire about what the therapist wishes to explore first and whether there are particular clients or themes they wish to prioritise within the session.
The session will start and explorations using the 7 eyed model will occur until the supervisee directs the work to where they see fit.
At the end, I will summarise the session and may suggest a few practical and meaningful actions or outcomes of the session for the supervisee to engage in (if they wish to).

Group Supervision

I also facilitate group supervision sessions of up to 3 therapists, which can prove to be a very valuable part of ongoing development. Feedback has been that therapists find it useful to:

Hear and reflect on different perspectives,
Share ideas and approaches,
Learn from one another,
Feel a sense of community and connection (especially for therapists in private practice).