I hold the level 6 Advanced Specialist Diploma in Clinical Supervision, and a Masters Degree in Organisation Development (‘counselling for organisations’). I have many years experience in consultancy, training and development in the NHS and elsewhere. As of 2023, I have provided over 4,500 hours of therapy to clients.

I provide integrative clinical supervision for practicing and trainee Counsellors and Psychotherapists,.

I also provide non-directive supervision for other professions who work with people, such as care workers, teachers, and emergency services.

My approach to this work is informed by the model presented by Hawkins & Shohet (Supervision in the Helping Professions 3rd ed.; Open University Press, Maidenhead, 2012). This model identifies seven aspects of work that supervision must cover:

• The content of the supervision session
• The interventions of the supervisee with clients
• The counsellor/client relationship
• The internal process of the counsellor
• The relationship between supervisor and supervisee
• The supervisor’s internal process
• Systems, organisational, cultural, professional, familial and societal issues

Supervision is a co-operative, mutual process. I do recognise however that the role of Clinical Supervisor contains elements of advice, guidance, and safety/quality assurance, especially with Supervisees in training; my approach in this respect is exploratory, supportive and non-judgemental, whilst maintaining clarity in respect of ethics and standards.

I offer to co-ordinate my work with training establishments and employing Agencies where this is appropriate, if so agreed with a Supervisee, at no additional cost (within reason!). I provide standard reports on trainee progress for no extra charge (for up to two hours of non-session work).

I am listed as a Supervisor with the Iron Mill College, Heartwood Centre and Kooth Counselling for Young People. I provide full invoicing to support administration and tax records.

Supervision Contract