Alistair Berlin
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Supervision details
I offer supervision for trainees and qualified psychotherapists - individually and in groups. I charge £75 per session.
Am I The Right Supervisor For You?
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Below are my six guidelines for effective supervision. If these resonate with you, feel free to get in touch. If I have availability, I'd be happy to schedule a free Zoom call to discuss our potential fit and answer any questions you may have.
1. Choose a Supervisor You Want to Emulate
Select a supervisor whose therapeutic approach you admire. For example, if you wish to practice relational therapy, find a supervisor who specializes in this area. They can guide, critique, and support your development in that specific approach.
2. Prepare for Supervision Sessions
Come to your supervision sessions with a clear agenda. Whether it's discussing a challenging case, ethical dilemmas, or your feelings about your work, having specific topics ready ensures focused and productive sessions.
3. Bring Specific Questions
Supervision is more than just recounting client cases. While context is important, asking specific questions taps into your supervisor’s expertise. Examples include: “How might I use self-disclosure to enhance authenticity in the client relationship?” or “How can I make my interventions more concise?” or “Do you see any blind spots in my work?”
4. Be Open and Honest
Supervision should be a safe space for discussing uncertainties, mistakes, and emotional responses to your work. Being candid allows your supervisor to provide the best guidance and support.
5. Embrace Critical Feedback
While support is important, critical feedback offers the richest learning opportunities. Expect and welcome it, and try to receive it non-defensively. Remember, it's not personal; it's about helping you become a better therapist.
6. Expect to Explore Your Own Process
If you aim to work relationally with your clients, be prepared to explore your own countertransference in supervision. Reflect on how your personal responses and processes might impact the therapeutic relationship, and be open to considering any parallel processes with your supervisor.
Links to published academic papers:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03621537.2022.2115650
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03621537.2021.1949177
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Accredited register membership
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