Brenda Clowes MBACP COSRT

Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5DJ

I have been a BACP accredited Supervisor for over 25 years and am currently supervising counsellors working in many settings including Bereavement Services, Psychotherapy Clinics, Couple and Psychosexual and Relationship Counselling in Private Practice and Individual Counselling, in short or long term work.

I am Integrative in my approach to counselling and to supervision. I like to think psychodynamically taking the unconscious into account but to use the skills of other orientations as well

The model that chimes most with my way of seeing supervision is that of Hawkins and Shohet described as 'A Process Model of Supervision'.

I am also concerned for the further development of the counsellor, encouraging new experiences, helping with accreditation applications, and supporting those who wish to become supervisors themselves.

( With access to Zoom and FaceTime supervision on line can cut out the journey for busy counsellors but there is nothing quite like face-to-face)

Supervision of Supervision:

What has always been good practice is now becoming a requirement. Supervision of supervision is not only a requirement it can reveal hidden elements of the work which are played out in this extra dimension

View full counselling profile

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Sign language
Other languages	no other language

Accessibility

Wheelchair user access

Wheelchair-accessible premises should have step-free access for wheelchair users and individuals who are unable to climb stairs. If a counsellor's premises aren't step-free, they may offer alternative services such as telephone/web-based appointments, home visits, or meeting clients in different location, so you can choose the option that suits you best.

You can contact the counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Wheelchair user access

176 Princes Road is a tall Victorian townhouse There is a flight of steps to the front door and inside the house stairs to reach the counselling room. There is a pay and display carpark opposite the house.