Clinical Supervision
Creating space for reflection, growth and ethical practice.
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I offer clinical supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists at all stages of their careers, with a particular focus on trauma-informed practice.
What You Can Expect from Supervision with Me
A Safe, Reflective Space
Supervision should feel like a place where you can be honest about your struggles, uncertainties and mistakes. I aim to work with you to create a non-judgmental environment where we can explore what's really happening in your work – including the parts that feel uncomfortable.
Balance of Support and Challenge
Therapeutic work can be challenging as well as meaningful and rewarding. My intention is to support you gently but to ensure there is sufficient growth priming challenge in our work too. Your growth and development is a part of the picture too and we can work together on that.
Focus on the Relationship
Much of what happens between you and your clients can show up in our relationship. the supervision environment offers opportunity to notice and pay attention to parallel process, counter-transference and how your responses to clients can illuminate what's happening in the therapeutic relationship. As always the relationship is key!
Ethical and Practical Grounding
We'll ensure your practice meets ethical standards and professional requirements. This includes discussing boundaries, confidentiality dilemmas, risk assessment, and navigating complex situations.
What We Cover in Supervision
Ethical Issues and Professional Boundaries
- – Navigating dual relationships and boundary crossings
- – Confidentiality dilemmas
- – Working within your scope of practice
- – Managing risk and keeping clients safe
- – Difficult endings and referrals
Client Work and Case Discussion
- – Understanding your clients through different theoretical lenses
- – Working with stuck points and ruptures in the relationship
- – Recognising and working with relational challenges and insights from transference and counter-transference
- – Holding complexity and uncertainty
Your Wellbeing and Sustainability
- – Recognising and preventing burnout
- – Managing vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
- – Developing self-care strategies that actually work for you
- – Maintaining healthy boundaries
- – Processing your emotional responses to the work
Professional Development
- – Developing your theoretical framework
- – Identifying training needs and areas for growth
- – Building confidence in your clinical judgment
- – Preparing for accreditation (if applicable)
- – Navigating the practicalities of running a practice
Working with Trauma
If this is relevant to your practice, we will specifically address:
- – Staying regulated when clients are dysregulated
- – Pacing trauma work safely
- – Recognising and working with dissociation
- – Cultural and systemic aspects of trauma
Practicalities
Frequency and Commitment
BACP requires 1.5 hours of supervision per month for qualified practitioners, though your specific requirements may vary. Trainees typically need more frequent supervision.
I ask for a minimum three-month commitment to allow the supervisory relationship to develop. After this, we'll review regularly to ensure supervision continues to meet your needs.
Location and Format
Supervision is available both in-person at my practice in Knebworth, Hertfordshire and/or online via secure video call.
Fees
Individual supervision: £70–£80 per hour
One-to-one supervision provides dedicated time for your cases and development. Sessions are typically 60-90 minutes and can be held monthly, fortnightly, or weekly depending on your requirements.
Group supervision for 4 attendees: £160 per 1.5 hr session
Group supervision offers the richness of learning from peers alongside supervisory input. Groups typically meet monthly for 1.5–2 hours and usually accommodate up to 4 therapists. Join a group or create your own group.
Payment is requested at the time of each session via bank transfer or card payment.
Cancellation Policy
I ask for 48 hours notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or missed sessions will be charged at the full rate, as this time is reserved specifically for you.
Supervision Contract
We'll establish a clear supervision contract at the start of our work together, covering practicalities, expectations, responsibilities, and how we'll work together.
Is This the Right Supervision for You?
Good supervision requires a good match. Here are some signs we might work well together:
- – You value a relational, collaborative approach to supervision
- – You're willing to reflect on your own process, not just client material
- – You appreciate both support and challenge
- – You work with trauma or want to develop trauma-informed practice
- – You're committed to ongoing learning and development
- – You want supervision that goes beyond "box-ticking"
If you're unsure whether my supervision style would suit you, I offer a free initial consultation where we can discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit.
What Supervisees Say
"Kate creates a supervision space where I feel safe to bring my uncertainties and struggles. She challenges me to think more deeply while always maintaining respect for my clinical judgment. Her trauma knowledge has been invaluable."
"I came to Kate as a newly qualified therapist feeling overwhelmed. Our work together has been so supportive and has helped me develop confidence and find my own therapeutic voice."
Getting Started
If you're interested in supervision or would like to discuss whether we'd work well together, please get in touch. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about my approach, availability, or practicalities.
I have limited supervision spaces available and maintain a waiting list when full, so please do reach out if you're interested.
Therapists Seeking a Relational Approach
If you value a supervisory relationship that's collaborative rather than hierarchical, where there's space for both support and challenge, my approach may resonate with you.
Therapists Working with Trauma
If you work with complex trauma, abuse survivors, or clients with attachment difficulties, specialist supervision can help you navigate the challenges this work brings.
Trainee Counsellors
If you're working towards your qualification and accreditation, supervision provides the essential support and guidance during your placement hours.
Qualified Therapists
Maintaining registration with BACP, UKCP or other professional bodies requires regular supervision. Beyond meeting this requirement, we will work together to stay reflective and ethically grounded.
Individual & Group Options
Flexible supervision formats to suit your needs, whether one-to-one or in a small group setting.
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