Clinical Supervision

Exploring together the challenges of your clients so that you can help them safely and effectively

Feedback from supervisees

‘Lisa supervised me in my first year of practice and provided really thoughtful advice and support. I particularly appreciated her ability to help me think about some of my more complex cases in a practical way, as well as providing theoretical insight.'

'I would like to say throughout the supervision with you, I was able to gain the confidence in my work with your encouragement. I felt supported when I was struggling with my work. I also felt grateful for you to recommend books to explore regarding the issue that I’m bringing in. Thank you for your time in the supervision again Lisa.'

'Thank you for your guidance and expertise in this early part of my therapy practice. It has been really helpful to have your support and knowledge to guide me to become a more confident and equipped practitioner.

Do you need supervision for your counselling practice?

Clinical supervision is essential to safe and ethical practice as a counsellor. Much of our client facing work is one to one for confidentiality which means no one is observing the process. Supervision provides therapists with a safe and supportive place to collaboratively view the counselling journey with clients. It is also a place to get feedback on how you are working, the interventions used and to learn about others ways of working from your supervisor and colleagues.

When I think of my work as a supervisor, I see myself as being supportive, educating and challenging. Ultimately, the client is always at the centre of the process. But, as in this picture of the happy women under the umbrellas, both the client and the supervisee are held.

I find Hawkins and Shohet's Seven-eyed supervision model brings both observing and holding into its multi-system approach to the therapeutic work. The client is right there in the middle with counsellors, relationships, interventions, services and systems all connected around this individual.

I also keep in mind Proctor's tasks of supervision - to encourage and nurture, to teach and tutor and to manage and set boundaries.

I hold a Certificate in Therapeutic Supervision and offer individual and group supervision in person and online. If you would like this service, please get in touch.