I am qualified to teach and supervise counsellors and psychotherapists individually and in groups. Being a supervisor is really important for me, and I work hard to meet the needs of my supervisees for support and challenge. My supervision experience as a supervisor and supervisee is an energising environment for professional review and development, and an excellent opportunity to improve confidence and competence. Focusing on our continual professional development is essential for ensuring we offer good quality and safe services to our clients while taking appropriate care of ourselves. 

So, if you want to be challenged but not feel horrible about it, or you want to explore options for working with clients without feeling that you are being told what to do, think about trying supervision with me.

A bit about me

A bit about supervision with me

I will assume that you are already doing your best to continually develop your practice and to apply what you have learned to your client work. I will trust you. Supervision with me is a time to reflect on career development as well as client work. Interventions from me are supportive. I don't come from a critical place, but I will challenge you sometimes to look at things from a different perspective. I believe that supervision works best where there is mutual respect. So, I will value our relationship and do everything I can to be ready to work hard, while keeping the atmosphere relaxed, in our supervision sessions. With some limitations, I can also be available for emergency supervision. 

With trainee counsellors, my role includes helping you to build confidence in your placement practice. I have been a counselling tutor for many years, so I can easily understand the issues you might grapple with as you take on this valuable role with clients. I will help you understand and apply the theory without letting it take over. We will explore your clients' presenting issues and the impact of working with them on you. I will help you to keep your work rooted in the ethical standards of BACP and best practice guidance. I will provide reports on your work as required by your training organisation and help you to understand and follow their guidelines for trainees. 

With qualified counsellors, my role changes as you explore your professional identity and consider the various directions you can take your counselling practice. I want you to know that I will trust you to bring to supervision those issues which most need to be explored, and we will work on them together. This should be enjoyable and energising, leaving you feeling secure in your role.

With experienced counsellors, my role becomes more consultative. You already know what you are doing, so you need much less guidance. I expect you to come with well-prepared questions for supervision and enough information to give us a chance to take a deep dive into what might be happening for you and your clients. These discussions can go anywhere in psychology, philosophy, spirituality, and understanding the impact of neurodiversity and equity, for example. I want you to be inspired, not only by my contributions, but also by your own. We are a team! 

My fees and availability

My charge is £75 for a one hour session or £95 for a 90 minute session.

I no longer offer concessions to volunteers or students.

If you want to join up with other counsellors/psychotherapists for group supervision, I can supervise a group of up to 4 and between you I will ask for £240 for a 3 hour session. So, for example, a group of 4 having a 3 hour session will pay £60.00 each (and be able to claim one and a half hours of it in terms of BACP requirements). 

Most of my available appointments are during the day, Mondays to Fridays. However, I do work on some evenings.