Claire Dunlop

Teaching and supporting the development of others are central to my values, which is why I I’m passionate about providing CBT supervision and find it so naturally rewarding. 

My CBT Supervision Style 

My supervision style is compassionate, collaborative and tailored to your level of experience, learning style and professional goals. My CBT supervision approach mirrors the way I work therapeutically; I balance warmth and support with thoughtful, constructive challenge to help you develop confidence in your clinical practice. The supervision I provide is grounded in evidence-based practice and informed by ongoing engagement with current research, teaching and developments in CBT through my role as a university supervisor.

What CBT supervision looks like

I offer individual CBT supervision to trainee or qualified CBT therapists, in the NHS or private practice. Supervision is tailored to your individual learning needs and provides a reflective space to:

·       develop clinical skills and confidence

·       refine CBT formulation and intervention planning

·       reflect on the therapeutic process

·       encourage self reflection and self practice

·       support ethical and evidence-based practice

·       meet professional and BABCP standards

·       consider the emotional impact of therapeutic work and promote therapist wellbeing

·       manage stress and help prevent burnout  

Qualifications and experience 

·       Trained in CBT Clinical Supervision (University of Birmingham)

·       Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (BABCP)

·       Accredited EMDR Practitioner (EMDR UK)

·       Clinical Supervisor for Canterbury Christ Church University

·       Over 14 years' experience working across NHS Talking Therapies, charitable organisations and private practice

·       Integrate third-wave CBT approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) specialisms 

Who I work with

I offer supervision online, or in person in Sevenoaks. I welcome enquiries from:

• CBT trainees
• Newly qualified CBT therapists
• BABCP accredited therapists/ therapist working towards BABCP accreditation
• NHS Talking Therapies clinicians
• Therapists working in private practice
• Therapists wishing to develop confidence in trauma-focused CBT
   

While I have a particular clinical interest in trauma and PTSD, I welcome supervisees working with a wide range of presentations, including anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and perfectionism.

Choosing the right supervisor is important. If you'd like to find out whether we'd be a good fit to work together, I'd be pleased to arrange an initial conversation to discuss your supervision needs.