Claire Smith

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Supervisor
Accredited Counsellor, Accredited Supervisor
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

location_on Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

Supervision details

As a supervisor, I recognise the benefits in the developmental models -  fostering both personal and professional growth, at different stages of life and learning, requires a qualitatively different environment for optimum growth to occur.

Students, and those new to practice, might require supervision that provides a lot of guidance and feedback. Those growing in experience benefit from supervision that helps them develop the skills and confidence necessary to navigate complex client situations. More experienced practitioners will benefit from supervision that encourages deeper self-awareness and learning. My focus is on creating a supportive, collaborative environment where growth is encouraged at every stage of a counsellor’s professional journey.

Reflection in supervision is a powerful tool, I facilitate it using the Wisdom Model™ pathways. Using creative and contemplative modalities we co-create a space where the supervisee can gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper sense of purpose in their work. It enhances self-awareness, contributing to a more thoughtful, intentional, and ethically grounded practice. It aims to facilitate transformational learning, where supervisees can challenge assumptions, expand their perspectives, and bring their learning back into their practice for the benefit of their clients, and their profession as a whole.  

ACC
Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC)

The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.

Accredited register membership

Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
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Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45

Type of session

In person
Online

I hold a professional diploma in Cross Professional Supervision, this qualifies me to supervise counsellors & therapists as well as other professions.

Claire Smith
Claire Smith