Supervision details
About Me
I’m an integrative psychotherapist and supervisor, offering a warm and supportive space for therapists to reflect, learn, and develop. Whether you’re newly qualified or more experienced, I’m here to help you navigate the complexities of client work, professional challenges, and your own personal growth as a practitioner.
Supervision is about so much more than reviewing cases. It’s about creating a space where you can truly show up as yourself, explore what’s working, and figure out what’s not. My goal is to meet you where you are and adapt my approach to your needs. I work with the 7-Eyed Model for Supervision, which allows us to explore your work and your relationship with the client using a variety of angles, to ensure an in-depth review of your client work.
I bring a wealth of experience from my psychotherapy practice, particularly in trauma, inner child work, and helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves. I also work with couples, so if that’s part of your practice, I'd be happy to support you with that.
My Supervision Style
I've experienced a wide range of supervision styles. Some that made me feel small and others that inspired me to grow. That experience taught me the importance of creating a supervision relationship that feels safe, empowering, and aligned with your needs.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD (particularly in childhood, and including CSA)
- Inner child work
- OCD
- Neurodiversity
- Depression, anxiety, people pleasing
- Attachment styles
- Somatic work and nervous system regulation
- Reconnecting with authenticity
- Couples therapy
What I Offer
- 1:1 Supervision: Held online via Google Meet
- A Tailored Approach: Whether you’re looking for a reflective space, guidance, or practical tools, I’ll adapt to meet your needs.
- Fee: £130 for 1.5 hours (£85 per hour).
Why Work with Me?
I’m passionate about this work and genuinely invested in helping therapists grow. I understand the highs and lows of the journey, whether you’re working through a challenging client situation or navigating professional doubts.
At the same time, I know how important it is to trust your instincts. I’ll encourage you to explore what feels right for you, while also sharing insights and techniques from my own practice and experience.
Let’s Get Started
If you’re curious about working with me, let’s have a chat! I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can get to know each other and see if we’re the right match. Please email me at melissa@safegardentherapy.com
I look forward to hearing from you :)
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
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