Clinical Supervision for psychotherapy and counselling
Art Therapy Derby offers both in person and online clinical supervision to art psychotherapists, other psychotherapists and counsellors; in person from my consulting room in Derby, or online supervision from where ever you are practicing.
Clinical supervision is not only compulsory to ensure the safety and best practice for our clients but it is also crucial for the self-care of the therapists, reducing the risk of vicarious trauma and burnout.
I believe that the role of supervision and of the supervisor is deeply rooted in respect, trust and co-operation. Just as in therapy, the supervisory relationship is fundamental for the safety and success of practice. As Hawkins and Shohet say, “Supervision is also not just about preventing stress and burn-out but also enabling supervisees to continually learn and flourish, so they spend more time working at their best than would otherwise be possible.” (Hawkins, P. and Shohet R., 2006, page 5 in ‘Supervision in the helping professions’).
The development of my Clinical Supervision PG Cert training is quality checked by the National Counselling Society (NCS), informed by the supervision standards from the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychological Society (BPS), the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). As an art psychotherapist, I also follow guidelines, ethical and professional standards from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), as well as the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO).
Clinical supervision is not only compulsory to ensure the safety and best practice for our clients but it is also crucial for the self-care of the therapists, reducing the risk of vicarious trauma and burnout.
I believe that the role of supervision and of the supervisor is deeply rooted in respect, trust and co-operation. Just as in therapy, the supervisory relationship is fundamental for the safety and success of practice. As Hawkins and Shohet say, “Supervision is also not just about preventing stress and burn-out but also enabling supervisees to continually learn and flourish, so they spend more time working at their best than would otherwise be possible.” (Hawkins, P. and Shohet R., 2006, page 5 in ‘Supervision in the helping professions’).
The development of my Clinical Supervision PG Cert training is quality checked by the National Counselling Society (NCS), informed by the supervision standards from the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychological Society (BPS), the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP). As an art psychotherapist, I also follow guidelines, ethical and professional standards from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), as well as the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO).
My training and professional experience informs my practiceI have over 30 years of working with vulnerable adults, children and young people, but also with their families and with professionals around them. I have worked in schools (primary and secondary mainstream, special needs and emotional and behavioural difficulties schools), hostels, hospital wards, residential, therapeutic and trauma-informed children's homes, as well as in volunteer, charitable and big corporations and organisation. I believe that all my previous personal and professional experience informs my work and practice now.
Over the last 5 years, I have been working in private practice alone, which has given be the freedom and ability to have a truly independent thinking and practice. |
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My clinical experience and interests
Since graduating in 2009, I have worked in therapy with children and young people, from the ages of 4, to adults in various stages of life. But I also offered consultation to parents and other professionals and clinical supervision to other therapists working with trauma, in school and in private practice. It is really important to be able to protect your professional stance and boundaries, whilst being an important part of a multidisciplinary team.
I am particularly interested in working with other therapists and counsellors starting, but also developing and setting their own independent private practice.
I have been offering individual clinical supervision for the past 7 years, and I am now opening small online clinical supervision groups to (monthly sessions on Tuesdays at 6.30)
- Online art therapists
- Psychotherapists and counsellors wanting to develop a more creative practice
- Art therapists, counsellors and psychotherapists working in schools
I am particularly interested in working with other therapists and counsellors starting, but also developing and setting their own independent private practice.
I have been offering individual clinical supervision for the past 7 years, and I am now opening small online clinical supervision groups to (monthly sessions on Tuesdays at 6.30)
- Online art therapists
- Psychotherapists and counsellors wanting to develop a more creative practice
- Art therapists, counsellors and psychotherapists working in schools
About self-care and burnout
Offering therapy or counselling to others involves a lot of dedication and skillful investment. Working with the shared pain and losses of our clients is something we are trained to deal with in our practice. Without appropriate self-care, therapists can spiral down to a burnout point.
Good clinical supervision, as well as personal therapy, can secure a valuable time for your own reflection. Having the time and the right support to discern and process what is personal or what may be from your clinical work is an important professional investment. This is a relationship like no other, where the professional consideration and relationship touches on a personal level.
Good clinical supervision can reduce the risk of professional burn-out. A safe and strong supervisory alliance can not only help you process clients' material and empower you and your practice. Good clinical supervision is probably the most important investment you make in your practice and in your self-care. You can follow this link to read 'me and my boundaries, a therapist's tale' where an anonymous therapist bravely shares her vulnerability and experiences, that without this good supervisory space and an open and honest supervisory relationship she went down a very dark place; a combination of poor practice and self-care, leading her on to burnout.
A regular space and time, where you feel safe, welcomed, and supported in a non-judgmental way can keep burnout at bay and increase your professional enjoyment, effectiveness and availability to the clients you work with.
Good clinical supervision, as well as personal therapy, can secure a valuable time for your own reflection. Having the time and the right support to discern and process what is personal or what may be from your clinical work is an important professional investment. This is a relationship like no other, where the professional consideration and relationship touches on a personal level.
Good clinical supervision can reduce the risk of professional burn-out. A safe and strong supervisory alliance can not only help you process clients' material and empower you and your practice. Good clinical supervision is probably the most important investment you make in your practice and in your self-care. You can follow this link to read 'me and my boundaries, a therapist's tale' where an anonymous therapist bravely shares her vulnerability and experiences, that without this good supervisory space and an open and honest supervisory relationship she went down a very dark place; a combination of poor practice and self-care, leading her on to burnout.
A regular space and time, where you feel safe, welcomed, and supported in a non-judgmental way can keep burnout at bay and increase your professional enjoyment, effectiveness and availability to the clients you work with.
How to get in touch for clinical supervision |
Memberships and registrations |
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I offer a free Introductory Meeting to discuss your practice and needs, to see if we make a good match before committing to a supervisory relationship. I also offer Consultation for those therapists already in clinical supervision who feel that they may benefit form one or a few consultation sessions to explore a particular issue around a client or theme.
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Registered art psychotherapist with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
Full member of British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) Senior Professional Member of Association of Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO) Registered with Information Commission Officer (ICO) |
