Clinical Supervision

Are you are a qualified counsellor looking for counselling supervision?

I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor, offering outdoor supervision or online supervision sessions.

Some of my areas of specialism include:

- working with burnout (therapist burnout or clients experiencing this issue)

- outdoor therapy

- online therapy

- returning to counselling practice after a career break

Feel free to Contact Me and we can arrange an intro call to explore working together.

Meanwhile, here are my answers to some hopefully useful questions...

What supervision qualifications do you have?

I have undertaken an Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision (including Online and Telephone Working), through Counselling Tutor. This Level 6 training focuses on Hawkins & Shohet’s Seven-eyed model of supervision, amongst other models.

I have also spent many years providing line management supervision within the charity sector, where I supported advocates, outreach workers and listening support volunteers with their casework and professional development.

What is your style/approach?

I work pluralistically in my counselling practice, strongly influenced by person-centred, solution-focused and compassion-focused therapies. I work with a wide range of clients but have a particular interest in working with those on the path to burnout, often due to workplace or family pressures.

In my supervision practice, I look to provide a warm, creative and pragmatic space to reflect on your counselling work and its impact, and to recharge your batteries.

What do you offer?

I offer 60 or 90 minute supervision sessions, either on an ongoing basis or as standalone ad-hoc sessions. This can be either:

Outdoor Supervision in quiet, accessible leafy spaces around Tonbridge and Sevenoaks in west Kent
Online Supervision via Zoom or similar

You could also choose to do a mixture of the two, if that works best for you.

What is your background and experience?

In 2010, I obtained my Foundation Degree in Counselling, awarded with Distinction, from the University of Bristol. My degree was in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling.

I spent a decade working in the charity sector, in counselling, advocacy, parental support, youth outreach and supervisory/management roles. I also provided counselling within community, NHS and education settings.

In spring 2022, I set up my private practice, as featured in this short YouTube clip.

Do I have to be a qualified counsellor to work with you?

At this time, I am providing supervision to qualified counsellors only.

What does outdoor supervision look like?

Maybe you are an outdoor therapist, or looking to offer this in your practice. Or maybe you just find that you think clearest when you are out in the fresh air.

Being in nature is shown to have considerable physical and mental benefits, which can apply to supervision as much as anywhere else. Reflecting on our work outdoors can improve our focus, boost our creativity, intuition and problem-solving skills, and lower our stress levels.

Sitting in a traditional consulting room isn't for everyone; sometimes sitting under a tree or in the meadow opens our mind to new perspectives and possibilities for both us and our clients.

We’ll discuss suitable locations and what we need to put in place to absolutely ensure client confidentiality. We’ll also consider contingencies in the event of bad weather, and any mobility needs that you’d like taken into account.

I have undertaken additional training in the area of eco-supervision and have my own clinical supervisor who also practises in this way.

What does online supervision look like?

Maybe you work as an online counsellor. Maybe you’re not local to west Kent but are looking for a burnout-informed supervisor, or maybe online supervision is your preference for reasons of time and convenience.

I have specialist training in Online and Telephone Counselling, as well as in Online Supervision, so I understand the nuances of working in this way.

What are your fees?

My fee is £60 for a 1 hour supervision session, or £80 for a 1.5 hour supervision session.

Let's chat about what you're looking for - you can contact me here.