Supervision details
I offer a warm, supportive and collaborative space for trainee and qualified counsellors to explore their work, reflect on their experiences and develop confidence in their professional practice.
For me, effective supervision is much more than discussing cases or meeting professional requirements. It is an opportunity to step back from the demands of therapeutic work, consider the relationships we develop with our clients, explore our own responses and deepen our understanding of ourselves as practitioners.
I believe that a strong supervisory relationship is built upon trust, openness and mutual respect. My aim is to create an environment where you feel comfortable sharing not only your successes, but also your uncertainties, frustrations and the occasions when things haven't gone quite as you hoped. These experiences can often provide some of the richest opportunities for learning and development.
My approach to supervision
Every therapist brings their own experiences, theoretical understanding, personality and way of working into the counselling room. I believe that supervision should recognise and respect these differences rather than expect practitioners to fit a particular model or approach.
My experience of supervising counsellors working within person-centred, integrative, psychodynamic and blended therapeutic approaches has reinforced the importance of remaining curious about how each practitioner understands and approaches their work. Rather than imposing my own perspective, I aim to help you explore and develop yours, while offering alternative ways of thinking when these may be helpful.
My training through the COSCA-accredited Certificate in Counselling Supervision has helped me develop a flexible and reflective approach, balancing the supportive, educational and ethical responsibilities of supervision. I see these responsibilities as interconnected: creating space for honest reflection, encouraging professional growth and maintaining a shared commitment to safe and effective therapeutic practice.
Although my own therapeutic background is primarily person-centred and integrative, I don't believe that supervision should simply reproduce the supervisor's way of working. I value the opportunity to learn about different approaches and to explore the thinking behind the choices we make as practitioners.
What you can expect from supervision
Our sessions are guided by what you bring and what feels most relevant to your work. This might include exploring therapeutic relationships, considering ethical dilemmas, thinking through safeguarding concerns, reflecting on professional boundaries or understanding the personal impact of counselling work.
Sometimes supervision will involve examining a difficult situation in detail. At other times, it may be about recognising what is working well, identifying patterns in your practice or exploring an aspect of your professional development.
I aim to offer a balance of support and thoughtful challenge. I believe it is important to feel heard and understood, but also to have opportunities to consider different perspectives, question assumptions and reflect upon the decisions we make in our work.
Above all, I see supervision as a collaborative process rather than one in which the supervisor is expected to have all the answers. My role is to bring my experience, knowledge and perspective into our conversations while supporting you to develop your own understanding, confidence and professional judgement.
Whether you are a trainee finding your feet or an experienced practitioner seeking a new supervisory relationship, I hope to offer a space where you can think freely, feel supported and continue to grow in your work.
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
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.
