Catherine Manners

I am an experienced humanistic integrative therapist and supervisor. I am able to work with counsellors from a wide range of therapeutic modalities to support you in providing the best therapy for your client. As well as covering a broad range of issues I have specialist experience of working with carers and young people. I charge £70 per 1.5 hr session (discount for low-income and trainee therapists).

I am a seasoned clinical supervisor with extensive experience in Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), committed to providing holistic support for emerging and seasoned therapists alike. My supervisory approach is rooted in empathy, non-directive listening, and facilitating self-awareness in supervisees. I aim to create a safe, reflective space where clinicians can explore their growth, challenges, and emotional responses in their work with clients. I also specialise in non-counselling supervision, where I guide professionals through complex ethical, procedural, and personal issues that arise within their practice but do not involve direct therapeutic interventions.

Person-Centered Therapy (PCT) Supervision:

Supporting supervisees in adopting the core principles of PCT: unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence.
Encouraging supervisees to create a non-judgmental environment for their clients and enhancing their ability to be fully present with clients.
Fostering deep, reflective practice that focuses on the therapeutic relationship and self-awareness.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Supervision:

Offering supervision to therapists practicing IFS, helping them navigate the complex dynamics of parts work.
Guiding supervisees to develop self-leadership within their own practice, while also understanding the multiplicity of parts within their clients.
Addressing how supervisees can integrate IFS techniques into a person-centered framework for deeper therapeutic engagement.
Non-Counselling Supervision:

Supervising professionals who are involved in mental health-related work but not directly engaged in counselling (e.g., case managers, community outreach workers).
Providing support around ethical dilemmas, professional development, and burnout prevention.
Offering reflective supervision to enhance emotional resilience and professional identity, especially when supervisees face complex cases or emotional challenges that aren't directly linked to client sessions.
Integration of Theoretical Models:

Combining elements of PCT and IFS to provide a person-centered approach to personal development for supervisees.
Supporting the integration of emotional intelligence, self-compassion, and trauma-informed practice in therapeutic approaches.
Encouraging supervisees to understand and manage their own internal systems and countertransference to avoid burnout and enhance their clinical work.
Supervision Approach:
I provide a collaborative and trauma-informed space for supervisees to explore their development. This is achieved through:

Reflective listening and offering feedback that encourages growth.
Fostering autonomy, allowing supervisees to explore and strengthen their therapeutic identity.
Supervisory frameworks that prioritise the relationship between supervisor and supervisee, aiming to be as transparent, empathetic, and non-directive as possible.

Working to ethical guidelines, best practices, and professional standards in clinical and non-clinical supervision settings.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage supervisees with diverse needs and backgrounds.
Ability to create a safe, non-judgmental, and open environment for exploring the intersection of personal and professional growth.