Supervision details
I am an accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist and supervisor specialising in depth-oriented work.
My supervision style is reflective and relational, aiming to provide a 'containing' and secure space (a "good enough" environment) for supervisees to explore their clinical work. Together we will consider amongst other things:
- Transference/Countertransference - analysing how client history is re-enacted in the room and the emotional responses it triggers in you.
- Defences - identifying the patient’s unconscious resistance to change and vulnerability.
- Parallel Process - how dynamics in the therapy session are being replicated between us in the supervision session.
I am collaborative and relational in my approach and I assist supervisees to develop skills such as:
- Psychodynamic Formulation - mapping out the core relational conflicts of the client rather than just symptom management.
- Process Notes Analysis - looking at the emotional process of the session, including the use of silence, free association, and non-verbal communication.
- Managing Impasse - helping you navigate moments where therapy feels 'stuck' or when you feel overwhelmed by the patient's defences.
My goal is to help you develop your own clinical intuition while maintaining strong ethical boundaries and addressing developmental challenges in your practice.
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Accredited register membership
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