Clinical supervision for psychotherapists and counsellors
Supervision is a process in which a qualified or trainee psychotherapist or counsellor regularly presents and discusses their client work with a designated or chosen supervisor.
It is an important element of the professional practitioner’s work, offering an opportunity to enhance and develop practice through a process of careful reflection, feedback and support.
The main purpose of supervision is to ensure the quality and efficacy of the therapist’s practice within a safe and supportive space.
Supervision is a professional requirement for all training therapists and counsellors. It is also a vital element of therapist self-care.
Supervision for non-clinical staff
In addition to providing clinical supervision for psychotherapists and counsellors, I also offer supervision for non-clinical staff such as mental health and crisis support workers, social prescribing staff and other individuals or groups working with vulnerable people in the community or statutory services
In these contexts, supervision provides a regular, confidential space for staff to discuss issues related to their work. The aim is to support staff in taking care of their own wellbeing needs whilst they are supporting clients and the wider needs of the service.
Staff are encouraged to prepare for supervision by reflecting on client work, wellbeing needs or any other support needs. For example, staff may wish to think through challenging client issues, the emotional impact of the client work or work-related stress.
The role of the supervisor is to provide useful feedback, help with problem solving and self-care and more generally provide a supportive, listening ear.