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Online Supervision for Counselling and Therapy Professionals
How does Supervision 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 a shorter 60 minute session with me each month.
60 minute sessions are 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.
If you're working towards Accreditation, 90 minutes or more per month is mandatory.
PLURALISTIC AND HUMANISTIC COUNSELLING SUPERVISION
I'm dedicated to helping Supervisees navigate challenges and celebrate successes, in and out of the therapy room!
As your supervisor, I will:
Work with you to build a strong, collaborative, and professional relationship
Offer a supportive space to safely explore and process complex clinical and ethical issues
Create an environment where you can reflect on both your client work and your personal experience as a counsellor
Share objective insights and reflections when they may be helpful to you or your clients
Provide guidance and support when personal matters arise through your therapeutic work
Encourage and nurture your continued professional development
Help you navigate challenges while also acknowledging and celebrating your successes
My Style of Creative and Clinical Supervision...
Since qualifying as a Clinical Supervisor in June 2020 I've really enjoyed combining humanistic, creative and practical approaches.
I trained under the wonderful, Jenny Biancardi who was a formidable force in the world of counselling and supervision — respected, renowned, and deeply connected to the roots of our profession, having worked with figures like Carl Rogers and John Wilson.
Her depth of knowledge was matched by her warmth and humour. She created spaces that felt both safe and stretching, always encouraging growth with compassion and clarity. A true inspiration whose legacy continues in the many practitioners she shaped.
I've then continued my training (I love that it never ends) in many different facets of Counselling and Supervisory CPD.
The Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision, Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle and Carrolls 'Tasks for Supervision' quietly inform my Supervisory provision.
'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.' - Carroll (1994)
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.
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.
