What is Supervision?

 

Supervision provides a space for learning, development and reflection. It is a process which supports professionals to ensure that they are working safely and ethically, develop knowledge skills and competence.   ​

 

Regular supervision will enable you to enhance the value of your work whilst supporting your own wellbeing. It has long been an established part of therapeutic work but is increasingly being used in other settings where there is direct work with people or teams.

 

Supervision gives you space to reflect and problem solve.  A supervisor will not offer advice or tell you what to do but will work alongside you to develop your own insights and solutions.

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What is a session like?

 

The work we do as professionals can be emotionally challenging, especially where there are difficult dynamics/relationships or if your role involves responsibility for the wellbeing of others.  

 

I view supervision as another experienced professional providing a supportive perspective on your work but also on your wellbeing as a practitioner but also where you can openly discuss your work in a confidential space without fear of judgement.

 

We will explore relational dynamics, client welfare, ethical dilemmas and also your personal and professional development. I am sensitive to the systemic aspects and complexities of working with safeguarding and risk through my work with vulnerable adults and young people in organisational settings.

 

Our work will also be considered within an Anti-Oppressive framework.  This means becoming more aware of our own bias so that we can adapt and attend to the impact of power and difference in the therapeutic relationship.

 

​Why work with me?

 

I provide supervision to both qualified and student counsellors/psychotherapists and other allied health professionals who are in non-clinical roles. I will to provide you with a supportive, collaborative and consultative space, so that you can reflect and grow confidently within your clinical practice. 

 

Wherever you are at on your journey, I will tailor supervision to meet your needs and consider the context/modality, level of training and ethical framework in which the work is delivered.

 

I originally worked as an external supervisor for the University of St Mark and St John in 2008 supporting students through Masters Level Youth and Community training. 

 

I have experience of supervision within a range of settings including:

 

• Adult mental health/therapy organisations (including IAPT services)

• Digital/Online Mental Health services for young people and adults

• Schools, Further & Higher Education

• Young people's Mental Health/Counselling services.

• Sexual health & Drug and Alcohol agencies.

• Sexual/Domestic abuse/Violence services

 

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