Supervision details
Providing CBT supervision to clinicians is one of my growing interests and passions. If you would like supervision that facilitates learning, maintain a high level of practice and offers both a reflective space to enhance practice, then look no further.
About me
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, with over 15 years’ experience working in mental health. This experience includes extensive study and research in mental health and psychology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
I decided to become a therapist because of my keen interest in how psychological therapies can help people overcome their difficulties and improve how they feel. This comes from having experienced my own mental health difficulties and wanting to give something that can help others in similar situations. I take great pleasure in seeing the people I work with use their new found confidence to achieve their aims and live their life how they want, in line with their values.
Special interests
My speciality is to help people to recover their confidence if they have low self-esteem or social anxiety.
I have developed my practice when working with people with neurodivergence to support them with anxiety or low mood.
I recognise the difficulties transitioning into parenthood for both mums and dads. I offer tailored support to new parents if they are feeling low or have fears about the future.
My background as a Taoist means I am interested in how mind, body, emotions and spirit can positively influence one another and this informs the therapy I deliver. I am currently training to become a teacher in Qi Gong and am therefore learning about this branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Identifying as non-binary, I am interested in helping people with difficulties around their gender and sexuality.
What to expect
In supervision, you can expect me to model the fundamentals of CBT, as I believe this is an effective way to enhance your practice. Whether this be through modelling, role play or reviewing to recordings, I offer a flexible range of learning strategies. I use Kolb's learning cycle as a model for supervision.
Helping you to meet client needs
Together, we'll make reference to your assessment, formulation and client goals to provide focus to your clinical practice and ensure that the client's needs are being met. With accurate conceptualisation of a client's problem(s) comes inspired treatment that meets the client's needs.
Addressing relationships
As well as discussing the technical aspects of CBT, I believe examining the interpersonal relationship and therapeutic alliance can be just as important. In the face of setbacks and obstacles, I will support you and provide hope and perspective for the challenges you and your client are facing. This will be informed by a cultural lens through which we can examine the dynamics and implications for the relationship.
Enhancing learning
I offer continuous feedback in a sensitive, constructive and adaptable way, depending on your learning needs. I strive to promote a safe and open space for you to discuss your work with the client, but also your experiences too. By facilitating learning, I aim to help you to answer your supervision questions and provide you with further study where necessary.
Qualifications & background
Having completed the Supervision workshop with King's College London, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and theory behind helpful supervision for CBT therapists. I completed a BPS approved supervisor training with Canterbury Christ Church University, Salomons Institute for
Applied Psychology, meaning I can provide supervision for both clinical and counselling psychologists. I am keen to work with trainees of these professions who may need tailored and regular supervision. I currently provide clinical and management supervision in the NHS.
How I offer supervision
I can accommodate for different frequencies of supervision, whether that is weekly, fortnightly, monthly or ad hoc. This can be in-person or online (via video call).
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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.
