Jenny Bell


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Supervision details
I am an integrative supervisor and practitioner hence I am able -where appropriate- to adapt supervision to meet the needs of my supervisee's chosen therapeutic approach and developmental needs.
I am most familiar with Person-Centred, Integrative, Pluralistic, CBT/Third Wave CBT and Trauma-informed approaches. I consider myself to be down to earth, warm and flexible in my approaches to clients and supervisees. I have completed creative supervision training enabling me to apply the CRAFTS creative framework towards supervision where desirable. I am an accredited COSCA Counsellor member, and I have registered BACP membership.
I may not be a good fit for those who prefer a heavily structured approach to practice and supervision, and please note that I would not meet present BABCP CBT supervisor requirements, as my practice/qualification is not purely CBT. I have experience supporting a range of both qualified and trainee counsellors in particular those with PCT, Pluralistic, Integrative, CBT/Third Wave CBT and Trauma-informed approaches. Please note I do not have experience in working with children or couples.
I strive to offer supervision that supports reflective practice and continuous development within a relationship that aims to be collaborative, restorative, empowering, informing and supportive (and creative where this might fit a supervisee's needs). Having originally trained in the Person -Centred approach my practice has transitioned to incorporate elements of approaches such as CBT/Third Wave CBT including Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, DBT, ACT and also Mindfulness.
I also have training in Schema therapy and have a particular interest and experience in supporting those affected by developmental trauma. I also have an interest and specialism in working with clients with addictions, clients experiencing anxiety-related issues, and neurodivergent clients, especially clients (and supervisees!) who may identify with ADHD and it's related traits and symptoms.
I have completed an extensive certificate in working with CPTSD through the Complex Trauma Institute, which delivered competencies in applying Herman's staged approach to trauma recovery. I have an interest in how we can support our clients to utilise the wisdom of their bodies towards their recovery, and to listen to and attend to our own bodies within the counselling process, which I bring to my supervisory practice.
I have worked and volunteered across a variety of counselling agencies including in addictions/bereavement/employees/generic counselling and with the student population.
I work part-time as a Development Officer for COSCA coordinating counsellor and trainer accreditation systems and course validation, for Certificate level, Diploma level, Supervision and Specialist level courses across Scotland. This role has given me extensive knowledge of ethical practice, the needs of trainee counsellors and the expectations and demands of Diploma level Counselling courses and the typical challenges that may be faced in meeting these.
I also have extensive knowledge of counsellor accreditation systems, in particular supporting counsellors towards COSCA Counsellor Accreditation.
My role has given me exposure to a range of different therapeutic approaches, and I have been fortunate to work along experts within the field to support them to develop their courses and to promote the continued development of COSCA, it's validated courses and counselling practice within Scotland. I previously worked for COSCA's Recognition Scheme overseeing a quality assurance scheme supporting best practice for counselling member organisations,. Hence I would be well placed to support supervisees regarding organisational concerns and developmental needs.
I offer supervision to qualified and trainee counsellors within my offices in Cumbernauld Town Centre, and/or via Zoom. I have availability weekday evenings, and Wednesday daytimes/evenings and Friday daytimes. I charge £35 per hour and £50 per 1.5 hours.
Please note I am at full capacity for supervisees at present and will be unlikely to have new availability until Spring at earliest. I will update when I have availability again.

COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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