Sophie Forster

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Supervisor
Psychotherapist, BA, PGDip

Supervision details

I am a trainee supervisor whose approach to supervision is collaborative and supportive, fostering a safe environment where challenges can be explored openly. I aim to help supervisees deepen their clinical practice, enhance self-awareness, and maintain high standards of care, while also attending to their wellbeing and professional development.

I adhere to the BABPC, BACP and COSCA frameworks.

COSCA
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA)

COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland
Accredited Register Scheme

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Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland
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Southside Centre, 86 Causewayside, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH9 1PY

Key details

DBS check

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PVG Scheme

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Whatsapp
Zoom

Type of session

In person
Online

I am a BABCP registered trainee supervisor who takes a supportive and compassionate approach to my supervisee's.

Sophie Forster
Sophie Forster