Supervision details
My Approach to Clinical Supervision
My approach to clinical supervision is firmly rooted in person-centred philosophy, underpinned by the core conditions of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. I believe that supervision should offer a collaborative, supportive and reflective space in which practitioners feel valued, understood and empowered to explore their therapeutic work openly and authentically.
As a person-centred therapist, I place significant importance on the supervisory relationship itself. I recognise that practitioners, much like clients, benefit from an environment in which they feel psychologically safe, free from judgement and able to explore uncertainty, vulnerability and professional challenges without fear of criticism.
My intention is not to position myself as the expert in another practitioner's work, but rather to facilitate curiosity, deepen self-awareness and encourage practitioners to develop confidence in their own therapeutic judgement.
Integrating the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision
Alongside my person-centred foundation, my supervisory approach is informed by my study of the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision, developed by Peter Hawkins and Robin Shohet.
This model provides a valuable framework for exploring the complexities of therapeutic practice through multiple perspectives, including:
The client and their presenting experiences.
The therapeutic interventions and approaches used by the practitioner.
The relationship between the client and practitioner.
The practitioner's own emotional responses and internal processes.
The relationship between supervisor and supervisee.
The supervisor's own responses and reflections.
The wider organisational, professional, cultural and systemic context in which the work takes place.
I value the flexibility of this model and its ability to encourage deeper reflection without imposing a rigid structure on the supervisory process.
Rather than adopting a directive or prescriptive approach, I use these perspectives to support exploration, helping practitioners consider aspects of their work that may otherwise remain outside their immediate awareness.
A Relational and Reflective Space
I believe effective supervision extends beyond case management and professional accountability. It provides an opportunity to explore the person behind the practitioner, recognising how our experiences, values, assumptions and emotional responses can influence the therapeutic relationship.
My supervisory style is warm, collaborative and appropriately challenging. I aim to create space for honest conversations, thoughtful reflection and the exploration of uncertainty, recognising that meaningful professional growth often emerges through curiosity rather than the pursuit of immediate answers.
While maintaining a non-judgemental and supportive environment, I also recognise the importance of ethical practice, professional responsibility, safeguarding and appropriate challenge.
Supporting Professional Growth
I see supervision as an evolving relationship that supports both personal and professional development.
My aim is to encourage practitioners to strengthen their self-awareness, recognise their existing capabilities, explore areas of difficulty and develop greater trust in their own therapeutic process.
Above all, I believe supervision should be a space where practitioners can bring their authentic selves, reflect on their work with openness and curiosity, and leave feeling supported, challenged and more connected to their professional identity.
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.
