Zoe C Smith
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Supervision details
About Me and My Supervision Practice
You don’t need a supervisor who just ticks the boxes and signs off your hours.
You need someone who sees you — the whole of you — not just as a practitioner but as a human being doing deep work in a complex world.
I bring over 15 years of experience as a therapist and hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision (2020). My own therapeutic work is integrative and relational, with additional training in Somatic Trauma Therapy (Babette Rothschild) and Polyvagal Theory (Deb Dana). As a supervisor, I support professionals working with adults (18+) in similar modalities.
Supervision with me is collaborative, honest, and real. It’s a space where you can think, feel, wonder, struggle, laugh, and grow. Whether you're newly qualified or deeply seasoned, I tailor our work together to reflect both your strengths and your growing edges — integrating professional development, ethical reflection, emotional support, and real-life context.
I don’t believe in a ‘blank slate’ supervisory role. I show up — with curiosity, compassion, and a grounded presence. Together, we explore what your client work evokes in you, how your personal history shapes your clinical instincts, and how to grow your practice in a way that feels sustainable and meaningful.
If you want supervision that nourishes your work and your whole self, I might be the right fit for you.
Practice Description
Which of these resonate with you most?
You care deeply about your clients, but you sometimes feel like you’re holding it all alone. You second-guess decisions you know were ethical. You’re managing clinical risk, emotional load, private practice logistics, and trying not to burn out in the process. You want supervision that’s not just “safe” — but useful.
My supervision practice is grounded in relationship — relational depth, mutual respect, and emotional honesty. We’ll talk about client dynamics, clinical choices, and ethical frameworks, but also what’s going on under the surface — what the work evokes in you, and how your personal history might be playing out in the room.
This isn’t checkbox supervision. It’s integrative and collaborative, supporting your work at the practical, emotional, and professional development levels. Whether you’re managing vicarious trauma, navigating shame in the work, or finding your authentic voice as a practitioner — we work with what’s real.
Supervisees often tell me they feel more confident in their instincts, more grounded in their identity as a therapist, and more willing to bring their whole self into the room — even the messy parts. They feel seen, supported, and respectfully challenged to grow in the direction that’s most theirs.
I supervise work with adult individuals (18+), and offer support for those in private practice as well as those working in other settings. I don’t supervise work with couples or children/young people. I also offer guidance on business development for those growing private practices.
How We Begin
Supervision with me begins with a 60-minute Chemistry Session — a space for us both to get a feel for how we work together. You’re welcome to bring a piece of client work, but it’s just as valuable to use the time exploring what you want from supervision, how you learn best, and whether we’re a good fit.
This isn’t an interview, and there’s no pressure to decide immediately. The aim is to co-create a working relationship that feels useful, honest, and tailored to you. If it feels like the right fit, we’ll agree a contract for ongoing work that supports your professional body’s requirements and your own development goals.
I work with qualified therapists and trainees, online or in person (in Birmingham, on Saturdays). Most supervisees choose monthly 90-minute sessions, but we can adapt the frequency and length to suit your needs — including group supervision options.
If you need supervision that makes space for your whole self, that weaves together clinical, relational, ethical and emotional threads — this might be a very good place to start.
If you’d like a quick chat before booking, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute phone consult. No pressure — just clarity.
You can book the Chemistry Session and/or the Phone Consult directly via my website.
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Accredited register membership
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