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 2026, I have provided over 6,500 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 recognise also that the role of Clinical Supervisor contains elements of advice, guidance, quality assurance and safety, 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 and if so agreed with a Supervisee. At no additional cost (within reason!). I provide out-of-session support as needed. I also provide standard reports on trainee progress (for up to two hours of non-session work) without extra charge.
I have noted that training bodies have recently begun to ask Supervisors to complete report forms that effectively require formal assessment of competencies. I am a qualified NVQ Assessor, but I consider this practice as taking Clinical Supervision into a new area of authority and assessment. I am writing to the BACP to ask for this to be reviewed in the light of the Association’s guidelines on Supervision, Ethics and training accreditation. I will update my terms in the light of the BACP’s response. In the meantime I will discuss this issue with each Supervisee if it is relevant.
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.