Supervision details
My Professional Philosophy
I believe effective supervision creates a container for both safety and challenge—a space where supervisees can vulnerably explore their work while being stretched to develop new insights and skills. The supervisory relationship, built on mutual trust and respect, becomes a vehicle for professional growth that ultimately benefits both the supervisee and their clients.
"The good-enough supervisor provides a secure base from which supervisees can explore the unknown."
Professional Qualifications
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with a Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) in Integrative Supervision and am listed in UKCP's supervisor directory. My supervision practice is supported by:
-Master's Degree in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling (MA)
-Extensive experience supervising trainee and qualified counsellors/psychotherapists
-Membership with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
I adhere to the UKCP Ethical Principles and Code of Professional Conduct in all aspects of my supervision work.
Current Supervision Roles
My diverse supervisory experience includes:
-Clinical Supervisor at Headstrong Counselling Services
-Supervisor for counsellors in my workplace setting
-Private practice supervisor for individuals and groups
-Previous supervisor for counselling trainees at Thirdage Counselling Services
This breadth of experience allows me to understand the challenges and opportunities across different counselling contexts and career stages.
Supervision Approach
My approach to clinical supervision is grounded in the existential tradition while integrating multiple frameworks to support supervisees' diverse needs and modalities. I create a reflective space that balances supportive and challenging elements to foster professional growth and clinical excellence.
Core Principles of My Supervision:
Reflective Practice: I encourage deep reflection on clinical work, helping supervisees explore their therapeutic relationships, interventions, and personal responses to their clients.
Relational Focus: I view the supervisory relationship as a parallel process to the therapeutic relationship, offering an opportunity to explore relational dynamics that may mirror client work.
Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive: My supervision incorporates cultural awareness across dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, faith, and sexual orientation, encouraging supervisees to examine how these factors influence their clinical relationships.
Trauma-Informed: I support supervisees in understanding trauma responses and developing trauma-sensitive approaches to their practice.
Holistic and Strength-Based: I promote an approach that considers the whole person (both client and therapist) and builds on existing strengths rather than focusing solely on deficits or problems.
Supervision Options
I provide flexible supervision arrangements to meet the needs of different practitioners:
Individual Supervision
One-to-one sessions offering focused attention on your clinical work, professional development, and self-care needs.
Group Supervision
Small group sessions providing the benefits of peer learning and multiple perspectives while maintaining depth of exploration.
Frequency Options
Supervision can be arranged fortnightly or monthly, depending on your caseload and requirements.
Who I Work With
My supervision practice supports:
-Trainee counsellors and psychotherapists working toward accreditation
-Newly qualified practitioners establishing their professional identity
-Experienced therapists seeking fresh perspectives on their work
-Practitioners from diverse theoretical orientations
-Counsellors and psychotherapists working in various settings (private practice, organizations, charities, educational institutions)
Special Areas of Focus
-I offer specialized supervision for practitioners working with:
-Complex trauma and PTSD
-Culturally diverse client populations
-Relationship and couple's work
-Existential issues and life transitions
-Anxiety and depression
My background in supervising diverse practitioners across different settings allows me to support supervisees working in various contexts and with wide-ranging client presentations.
Benefits of Supervision
Through our work together, you can expect:
-Enhanced clinical effectiveness and confidence
-Greater awareness of personal and professional boundaries
-Deeper understanding of theoretical concepts and their practical application
-Support with ethical dilemmas and challenging casework
-Space to process the emotional impact of therapeutic work
-Opportunities to explore creative and embodied approaches to therapy
-Guidance on professional development and career progression
Fees and Practical Information
Initial Consultation: I provide a free 15-20 minute telephone consultation to discuss your supervision needs and determine if we would be a good fit to work together.
Supervision Fees:
-Individual Supervision: £75 per 60-minute session
-Group Supervision: £95 per 90-minute session
-Concessions available for trainee counsellors and those on low incomes
-Supervision sessions are conducted in a confidential and supportive environment. I offer both in-person and online supervision options to accommodate different needs and locations.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
