Supervision details
I am a qualified Pluralistic Counsellor and bring this approach to my Supervision practice. I draw on a range of therapeutic frameworks, tailoring the way I think and work with each supervisee to what genuinely fits them, their clients, and their way of practising.
This pluralistic grounding shapes how I supervise as much as how I practise as a Counsellor. I don't expect supervisees to fit a single theoretical mould, instead, I see supervision as a space to think flexibly, and integrate ideas from different models. I aim to stay curious about what actually helps a particular client in a particular moment, and support you to build your own way of working as you explore your professional and personal growth.
I’m also a COSCA Accredited Trainer, teaching on Certificate and Diploma courses. That keeps me closely in touch with current current teaching approaches, resources and standards, which may be particularly useful if you are a current Counselling student looking for Supervision. I have a clear, up-to-date sense of what's expected of you during training and placement, and how best to support you through both your studies and your client work.
What I Offer
- Individual supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors.
- A pluralistic lens
- Support with case discussion, ethical dilemmas, professional development, and reflective practice.
- Experience working within counselling training and assessment contexts, which gives me a strong feel for what trainees are being asked to demonstrate and where supervision can help bridge theory and practice.
My Approach
Supervision with me is collaborative and reflective. I aim to create a space where you can bring the whole of your practice - the parts you're confident about and the parts that unsettle you, without fear of judgement. Because I work pluralistically, I'm comfortable moving between frameworks in a session: sometimes we might explore a relational dynamic, sometimes explore what’s happening for you, or something more structured, depending on what's useful for you and your client. In a profession that can be isolating at times, my hope is that Supervision feels restorative and helps you focus on what you need to practise at your best.
Experience
- Qualified counsellor since 2009.
- 17 years experience in clinical practice, working across a range of settings and client groups (from third sector, voluntary organisations, and schools to private practice).
- Additional Post-graduate qualifications in Counselling Children and Young People, and Relationship Counselling.
- 3 years Supervision experience, with qualified and trainee Counsellors.
- Currently working in counselling education, including student assessment and pastoral support on a counselling diploma programme.
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling Supervision
Practical Details
Format: In-person / online
Frequency: Flexible – based on your need. Weekly sessions available for students if required.
Rates: £60 per hour
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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