I meet face to face with supervisees in central Exeter and Honiton as well as offering supervision via skype and by telephone. I enjoy working with qualified and trainee counsellors. (Currently, I am at capacity and not taking on any more supervisees - as of 19 February 2018. )
I have a particular interest in the quality of the supervisory relationship and how two-way feedback can facilitate a sound working alliance. Please see an article Feedback in Supervision that was published in October 2014 in Volume 25, Issue 8, pp. 26-29 of Therapy Today, which is the official journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Copyright British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Supervision - what is it for?
for the supervisor and supervisee to work together regularly to ensure and develop the efficacy of the counsellor--client relationship
to enhance the supervisee's confidence, competence and creativity as counsellor in relationship to self and client
to help the supervisee to evolve their practice in terms of ongoing self-development, continued learning and self-monitoring
to assist the supervisee in maintaining ethical practice
to assist the supervisee's application of theory to practice
What I bring to the supervisory relationship
I am a BACP Senior-Accredited Supervisor of Individuals
I have completed supervision training with the Centre for Supervision and Team Development (Hawkins and Shohet)
active and ongoing learning about being a supervisor/offering supervision
10+ years of learning and experience in the counselling field (as client, trainee, counsellor, tutor and supervisor)
experience of being a supervisee in a one-to-one relationship, in peer supervision and group supervision
a great appreciation for the therapeutic potential in the client-counsellor relationship
a desire to enjoy our relationship (and to help you do the same) as we work together co-creatively in service of the client and in tending to your personal and professional development
the intention to facilitate the growth of your own self-monitoring
support for you as a person and as a professional
the ability to provide a safe space for you to reflect upon the content and process of your work
What you might bring to the supervisory relationship
yourself in all your vulnerability and potency
your experiences working with clients
your experiences learning to work with clients (perhaps you are training to be a counsellor)
your concerns
your hopes and fears
your questions and reflections
your enjoyment and your passions
your desire to learn and grow
