Rachel Wesley
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Supervision details
Coaching and clinical supervision is offered to individuals working in the education and care sectors ie therapists, mental health workers, teachers, social workers, nurses. Supervision offered is face to face, group facilitation and also via Zoom/what's app. I offer a person-centred and collaborative supervision model, the Hawkins and Shohet 7-eyed Model. However I am an integrative therapist and as a supervisor, I also integrate the IDM model into my practice, adjusting approaches as the supervision relationship requires and where relevant for the supervisee and their client group. I have a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. I have extensive experience of working in a variety of NHS, education, social care and voluntary settings. A flexible and collaborative approach is offered that firstly focuses on the wellbeing of the supervisee then on caseload management and if appropriate, education and training. Many students have commented that they have found working with me has opened up how beneficial a bio-psycho-social model approach has helped their clients and personal development.
I have worked in primary/secondary NHS settings, along with occupational health and private practice so can offer support in terms of seeking job opportunities and setting up private practice. My previous HR career can also be helpful in supporting new therapists with CV development, job applications and interview skills.
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Accredited register membership
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