Supervision Group
Supervision Group
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn”
“Follow not me, but you.”
Nietzsche
I have been working as a supervisor for 20 years and have moved away from the title of Clinical Supervisor.
Clinical conjures up scientific efficiency and cold detachment. I have an impression of being tasked to study and critique my supervisee from an elevated position of superiority, whilst we both examine and dissect the poor client that is being discussed.
With this moniker, there seems to be no room for the development of a meaningful relationship. One in which the supervisee can share their hopes, fears, insecurities, triumphs, past traumas, current passions, and future dreams about themselves, their work, their clients.
embodiment - decolonising therapy - problematic sibling dynamics - endings - sex and intimacy - non-reflective clients - perfectionism - suicidality - power in therapy -
embodiment - decolonising therapy - problematic sibling dynamics - endings - sex and intimacy - non-reflective clients - perfectionism - suicidality - power in therapy -
open & polyamorous relationships - problematic alcohol use- working with money - working with touch - invisible disabilities -
open & polyamorous relationships - problematic alcohol use- working with money - working with touch - invisible disabilities -
problematic relationships with food and eating - sexual abuse and domestic violence - OCD and intrusive thoughts - trans and non-binary awareness -
problematic relationships with food and eating - sexual abuse and domestic violence - OCD and intrusive thoughts - trans and non-binary awareness -
Therapeutic Supervision
Therapeutic supervision reflects more accurately how the supervisor and supervisee are engaged in an inquiry about what it means for the therapist to be themselves, in this specific role, with this particular client, at this particular moment in their life.
I no longer have availability for individual supervision on an ongoing basis but enjoy offering ad hoc supervision consultation for therapists and psychologists working with concerns and themes I have experience with. So please make contact if this would suit you.
Each month’s supervision is based on a theme that group members decide in advance.
Previous themes have included: endings, invisible disability, open and polyamorous relationships, sexuality and intimacy, sibling rivalry, decolonising therapy, dream work, group therapy, relationship therapy and working with embodiment. In the first part of the group, I present on the theme, before offering experiential exercises or pair and group discussion. After a tea break and a chance for informal connection with other therapists, two group members present clients on the theme via role play as well as verbal presentation and the group offer contributions in support of the therapist who presents.
If you are interested in being a part of this rich supervision group experience, please make contact for more information and to arrange a 30-minute consultation (no charge).
Supervision Dates
The group supervisions are 3 hours (10am - 1pm) at my home practice in Dalston on the first Monday of each month.