Counselling Supervision Chester
Alongside my counselling practice, I am a CPCAB-qualified clinical supervisor working with both qualified and trainee therapists. I offer individual and group supervision, as well as supervision for professionals working in other helping roles.
My approach is grounded in person-centred and humanistic practice. I am trauma-informed and also draw on Gestalt and Existential approaches where they are helpful. Most importantly, I see supervision as a collaborative relationship. I want you to be able to bring your own therapeutic approach, experience, uncertainties and development needs into the room without feeling that you have to practise in the same way that I do.
The client remains at the centre of our work, but supervision is also a space for you as the practitioner. It should give you somewhere to think openly, reflect honestly and explore what may be happening both within the therapeutic relationship and within yourself.
My supervision practice is informed by Hawkins and Shohet’s Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision, alongside Yalom’s work on groups and therapeutic relationships. These frameworks help us look at the work from different perspectives rather than focusing solely on what the client brings.
My Approach to Supervision
I believe good supervision should be both supportive and challenging.
There are times when you need somewhere to pause, process difficult work and feel supported in what you are carrying. At other times, supervision should challenge assumptions, highlight blind spots and encourage you to think differently about your practice.
My role is to offer both.
I aim to create a trusting relationship where we can explore the work openly, including the things that have gone well, the situations you are unsure about and the occasions when something simply does not feel right.
Supervision is not about having all the answers. It is about creating enough space and perspective to ask useful questions.
Individual & Group Supervision
I provide both individual and group clinical supervision.
Individual supervision sessions are usually 90 minutes, but sessions can be tailored to your needs and the guidance of your awarding body. Group supervision can be structured around the needs, size and experience of the group.
I work with qualified practitioners as well as therapists in training and aim to adapt supervision to where you are in your professional development.
For trainees, this may include developing confidence, integrating theory with practice and becoming more comfortable with uncertainty.
For experienced practitioners, supervision may offer a space to explore more complex client work, ethical questions, relational dynamics, professional development and the impact that therapeutic work can have on us over time.
Supervision for Helping Professionals
Clinical supervision can also be valuable for professionals whose work involves supporting people through distress, vulnerability or difficult life circumstances.
I am happy to work with professionals including:
- social workers
- pastoral care professionals
- mental health support workers
- support and care staff
- other professionals working in emotionally demanding helping roles
The focus can be adapted to your role while maintaining the same underlying principles of reflection, support, professional development and safe practice.
Ad Hoc & One-Off Supervision
You do not need to be looking for a new regular supervisor to contact me.
I also offer one-off or ad hoc supervision where you may want another perspective on a particular piece of work.
This might include an ethical dilemma, a complex client relationship, something that feels stuck, or simply wanting to explore an issue with someone outside your usual supervisory relationship.
Sometimes a different perspective is enough to help you see the work differently.
If you are looking for regular supervision, group supervision, or simply want a conversation about whether my approach might suit you, please get in touch.