Samantha Merry

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Senior Accredited Psychotherapist & Supervisor MA MBACP

Supervision details

 If you are looking for a supportive  supervisor. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your supervision needs or to arrange an initial meeting.

 I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision and a Certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Supervision. These qualifications equip me with the skills to provide effective supervision to psychotherapists and counsellors at various stages of their careers. Whether you are an early career psychotherapist, still in training, or running your private practice, I am here to support you.

My Approach

My supervision style is relational and collaborative. I believe in creating a supportive environment where you feel comfortable discussing your challenges and successes. Together, we will explore your cases, reflect on your experiences, and identify areas for growth. I aim to help you develop your unique therapeutic voice while adhering to best practices in the field.

  • 🌿 A Place for the Whole You
    Bring all of it, your curiosity, your doubts, your joy, your tiredness, even your burnout. Supervision isn’t about chasing the “right” answers. It’s about staying true to yourself and the values that keep you grounded as a therapist.

    😌 No Masks Needed
    If you’re neurodivergent, you may know the pressure of feeling like you have to “perform.” Here, you can set that burden down. Together, we’ll shape supervision in ways that support you, agreeing clear expectations, adapting how we communicate, and checking in on what helps you feel safe and steady.

    🎨 Everyone Belongs Here
    Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of my practice. I welcome supervisees from all backgrounds and hold space with care for LGBTQ+ and culturally diverse communities. Cultural awareness isn’t an add-on, it’s part of meaningful supervision.

    🌟 Honouring Lived Experience
    Many therapists bring their own lived experiences into the room, and this perspective can be both powerful and complex. Supervision is a space where your experiences are respected and valued, while also supporting you to navigate boundaries and maintain your wellbeing as a practitioner.

    🪞 Reflective Practice
    Supervision offers time to slow down and look inward. We’ll explore your feelings and reactions to your clients and consider how these impact your therapeutic work. This reflective space is key for both personal and professional growth.

    ⚖️ Guidance & Support
    Supervision also provides structure and guidance. We’ll work through ethical dilemmas and professional responsibilities, ensuring your practice remains safe and effective. Beyond clinical work, I also offer practical support—from setting up your practice to managing your workload—so you feel equipped in every part of your role as a therapist.

Who I support

  • Private Practitioners: Running a private practice can be rewarding but also challenging. I offer guidance on maintaining professional boundaries, managing client relationships, and ensuring ethical practice. Additionally, I can provide support on the business side of running a practice, helping you navigate issues such as marketing, client acquisition, and  balancing case loads.
  • Early Career Psychotherapists: Starting out in this field can be daunting. I offer a safe space for you to discuss your cases, reflect on your practice, and gain confidence in your therapeutic skills. My aim is to help you develop a strong foundation for a successful career in psychotherapy and counselling.
  • Trainees: If you are still in training, supervision is a crucial part of your development. I provide structured supervision to help you integrate theory with practice, understand the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship, and build your clinical skills.
  • Groups - I have experience of supporting supervisees in a group setting in organisation and private settings. I have worked with low cost counselling agencies and charities working with trainee and qualified therapists as well as providing clinical supervision for support workers.

Supervision face to face in my Bromley Office or online via Zoom or a combination of the two.

Weekly. fortnightly or monthly supervision to suit your practice needs.

Fees negotiable.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

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Key details

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Bromley office is on the 1st floor without a lift.

Online platforms

Zoom

Type of session

In person
Online

I offer clinical supervision to trainees, new to private practice and established qualified therapists in person (BR1) or online.