Supervision for Therapists and Counselors

I have an international supervision and consultancy working with therapists, counselors and other healing practitioners in person and over Skype.

I provide support and development for counselors and therapists. Group and individual sessions are available to practitioners in healing approaches who wish to reflect on the issues that arise in their practices. These sessions are based on the following principles:

As practitioners we are always learning
Personal awareness and reflection are vital aspects of the therapeutic process
Supervision is distinct from personal therapy as an expression of our ability as practitioners to separate our personal issues from those of our clients

Supervision with me is flexible and responsive to the needs of the therapist and the therapist’s clients. As the supervisee grows and develops through gaining experience and insight, so the mode of supervision changes.

What Does Supervision Cover?

We explore the broad ethos of therapy and the healing process by considering:

Philosophical Foundations

Methodology, approach and application
Aims of therapy
Change and transformation
Understanding and insight

Training and Developing Skills

Fostering awareness and self-reflection
Cultivating warmth, empathy, presence, genuineness and respect
Ability to focus
Strengths and weaknesses
Increasing knowledge, competence and confidence

Dealing with Dilemmas

Personal issues arising in therapy
Boundaries and power
Intervention and acceptance
The ability to challenge and confront
Spontaneity versus preparation
Dealing with stuck places

The Therapeutic Relationship

Projection, transference and countertransference
Developing an individual approach
The role of intuition
Therapist’s role
Case histories

Arranging Supervision

If you are interested in supervision, please read the information on supervision sessions, and contact me to arrange a free interview to speak about your needs as a practitioner and what frequency of supervision you require.

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The Therapeutic Relationship

What therapists say

Richard’s skills in training and supervision supersede the traditional models of therapist’s supervision by incorporating the spiritual dimension. He exudes a feeling of concern and validation and a natural authority based on his decades of experience. In supervision my difficulties and confusion always became a means to greater understanding and insight. Richard’s progressive approach complemented my training and gave me the discipline and freedom to develop my practice with humility and confidence and grow as an effective practitioner. J.D.

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