Tina Abbott

I am a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor and have a Postgraduate Diploma in Supervision from the University of Leicester. I have been supervising counsellors and psychotherapists for nearly 40 years, working with supervisees from a wide range of theoretical, professional and organisational settings.

I bring psychodynamic/psychoanalytic thinking to supervision, with a particular interest in attachment dynamics. I supervise both long- and short-term work and am experienced in working with counsellors and psychotherapists from a range of theoretical approaches.

I work collaboratively and relationally, starting with your own understanding of the work and making space to think together. Where useful, I may offer alternative hypotheses, perspectives or ways of working, while respecting and developing your own approach. I see supervision as a place to reflect, be curious, think deeply about your work and develop your confidence and capacity as a practitioner.

My experience spans Further and Higher Education, the NHS, drug and alcohol services and other settings, and I have worked with an extremely diverse client population. This has included young people and older adults, people affected by neglect and abuse, violent crime and war, asylum seekers, bereavement, anxiety and depression, as well as NHS consultants, senior academics and people exploring questions of meaning and purpose.

I offer clinical supervision to qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as counsellors and psychotherapists in training.

What supervisees say
“Tina was my supervisor for three years. During that time I felt listened to and supported. I was positively challenged whilst also benefiting from Tina's vast knowledge and experience. I would highly recommend Tina as a supervisor.”

Angela Williams, Counsellor

“Tina was my supervisor during my training to become a counsellor, an exciting, but at the same time, vulnerable time. I felt very held and supported throughout. One of the most valuable things she helped me to develop was the crucial balance of warmth, empathy and self-discipline; how to fully enter in and then step back to examine my work.”

Charlotte, Cardiff

“I found that my experience of supervision with Tina was insightful and illuminating. I was gently challenged in a way that allowed me to gain perspective on my opinion of self and my work. I felt that I grew in confidence and began to learn to trust in my own ability, but also to develop my observer self.”

Nicky, Cardiff

“Tina was my supervisor for three years. In this time she really helped me to develop my practice and, in particular, sensitivity and compassion for my clients. She is robust, holding and gentle. She has a very strong grounding in psychodynamic theory which she integrates with other approaches.”

Gwen, Cardiff

Fees
£80 per 50-minute session for weekly or fortnightly supervision.

I am happy to invoice employers where required.

Getting in touch
Please note that electronic communication is not failsafe. I aim to respond to enquiries within 36 hours during the week, or on the Monday if you contact me over the weekend. If you do not receive a response, it may be that I have not received your message, so please do contact me again.