What is Clinical Supervision?
Clinical supervision is a formal arrangement whereby a professional (psychotherapist,counsellor/nurse/psychologist etc.) meets on a regular basis to discuss and explore their work with someone who is experienced in supervision. Within the field of counselling and psychotherapy, the therapist has supervision with someone who is also experienced in therapy. BACP require registered and accredited therapists to undertake a minimum of 1.5 hours of clinical supervision each calendar month. My contracts with supervisees assume this commitment unless otherwise negotiated.
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Supervision may include elements of training and assessment but ultimately it should “…send the (therapist) other person away more aware, more informed, skilled and encouraged than she was when she came in.” (Houston 1999. P12).
In some settings the counsellor’s or supervisor’s contract with the organisation may feature and the matters of confidentiality and responsibility will need to be discussed and explored together.
The purpose of supervision – BACP Information leaflet S2
* To assist in the development of the reflective practitioner
* To support the therapist
* To maximise the effectiveness of the therapeutic relationship
* To monitor/safeguard the interests of the client
* To maintain ethical standards as set out in the Ethical Framework
Following a two year training course I received a diploma in Person-Centred Clinical Supervision in 2010. I have supervised trainee, volunteer and experienced qualified psychotherapists and counsellors since 2008 who come from a wide range of working backgrounds including: work with young people, bereavement, rape and sexual abuse, trauma, suicidal clients, self harm, domestic violence and mental health issues.
I have also supervised professionals from NHS and education backgrounds including teaching staff.
My ultimate aim is to work with individuals to co-create an environment where fellow professionals can be open and honest and trust they’ll be supported in their work.
As human beings we all make mistakes and these often lead to the greatest learning outcomes. I aim to offer a space where practitioners can trust that more difficult aspects of their work can be explored without judgement.