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Online Supervision for Counselling and Therapy Professionals
What is Professional Supervision and how does it help?
Counselling Supervision is a valuable way of "checking in" with an experienced practitioner.
My style of Supervision supports counsellors in their professional and personal life, ensuring they stay grounded, maintain professional and ethical boundaries, develop their knowledge, both theoretically and practically, as well as focus on self-care to avoid "burnout".
What the Membership Organisations say...
"Clinical Supervision is fundamental to the provision of safe, ethical and competent counselling.
Concerns about any aspect of your counselling work should be brought to supervision where further support, understanding and advice can be sought." (NCPS, 2021)
"A specialised form of mentoring provided for practitioners responsible for undertaking challenging work with people. Supervision is provided to ensure standards, enhance quality, advance learning, stimulate creativity, and support the sustainability and resilience of the work being undertaken." (BACP Ethical Guidelines Definition)
How much Supervision do I need?
As a guideline, the NCPS and BACP generally recommend 1.5 hours of Supervision per month for qualified Counsellors.
If you're currently receiving Supervision elsewhere and plan to keep that going alongside Supervision with me, you can choose to book either a shorter 60 minute session or a full 90 minute session with me each month.
If you're working towards Accreditation, 90 minutes or more per month is mandatory.
60 minute sessions are also available to 'top up' Supervision through the month if you've got a particularly heavy or busy caseload or need that extra bit of exploration as a one off.
My Styles of Creative and Clinical Supervision...
Since qualifying as a Clinical Supervisor in June 2020 I've really enjoyed combining humanistic, creative and practical approaches.
Creative Supervision gives a fresh new perspective which can inspire supervisees and contribute to really great client-centred work aswell as contribute to personal and professional growth.
I encourage the use of metaphors and images as well as the use of creative equipment, music and creative tools such as sand trays and 'doodling' to enrich theoretical knowledge and improve our understanding of the processes at work within therapy.
In Creative Supervision we also use techniques drawn upon from expressive therapies, psychodrama techniques as well as art therapies to support the wellbeing of the Supervisee and their professional work with clients.
I have trained in the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision and use this alongside Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle to enhance the Supervisory experience for my Supervisees.
The Supervision I offer also encompasses the 'tasks for Supervision' (Carroll, 1994) in which Supervisors must provide a sound base for a professional relationship, teaching, counselling, monitoring, evaluation, consultation and administration to meet the needs and expectations of their Supervisees.
I really welcome both newly qualified and experienced counsellors to get in touch so we can have an informal, no obligation chat about how we might work together.
Business Coaching and Mentoring for Therapists...
As a Counsellor, you'll have trained extensively to best support your clients but may feel a little in the dark about business matters.
I understand Counsellors don't necessarily come into this vocation to be 'business people' however, some business knowledge can help you gain and retain your ideal clients whilst keeping the business side of things running smoothly ultimately making your career even more rewarding and fulfilling!
This is where I can help you! I love sitting with my many 'hats' on to support and mentor fellow business owners.
I have owned and run businesses for over 20 years and am a self-confessed business GEEK! I'm a founding director of 2 successful companies and a self employed Counsellor alongside that too!
During my career I have gained multiple business qualifications alongside both of my Counselling degrees and have won several Business Awards along the way too - so you're in experienced, supportive and very understanding hands!
Since 2017, I've attained quite literally thousands of client hours and delivered various workshops and training days for therapists.
During this time I've gained a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding the 'ins and outs' of running a therapy business - I believe I can help you start or continue building your 'business with a heart'.
I believe that running a healthy business not only supports you and your livelihood but is also extremely beneficial to your clients too.
