consultative
supervision
Supervision is the opportunity
to bring someone back to their own mind,
to show them how good they can be.
Supervision is the opportunity to bring someone back to their own mind, to show them how good they can be.
What is Consultative Supervision?
In the world of psychotherapy, as well psychology and other related fields, the work of supervision is well understood and indeed forms a requirement of ethical practice. The process involves a counsellor or therapist meeting regularly with a clinical supervisor to discuss their cases, and strive towards this ideal:
to ensuring self care,
to track ongoing developmental and training needs,
to share the holding of the work itself and the specific material being encountered,
and to deepening and reflecting upon the process and the choices available.
| What supervision is | What supervision is not |
|---|---|
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A supportive, guiding role incorporating coaching and mentoring |
Not a therapy or counselling session |
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A reflective space for both professional and personal development |
Not a management tool or business strategy |
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A safe space to be listened to and feel heard |
Not a criticism or judgement of you and your work |
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A non-judgmental space that does not deny your experience |
Not a gossip or chat to vent without bringing awareness |
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A confidential and respectful space |
Not opinionated or a position of authority |
Supervision is a supportive, guiding role incorporating coaching and mentoring
Not a therapy or counselling session
Supervision is a reflective space for both professional and personal development
Not a management tool or business strategy
Supervision is a safe space to be listened to and feel heard
Not a criticism or judgement of you and your work
Supervision is a non-judgmental space that does not deny your experience
Not a gossip or chat to vent without bringing awareness
Supervision is a confidential and respectful space
Not opinionated or a position of authority
My developing sense is that supervision offers great opportunities for people who work with people, wherever confidentialities and professional boundaries require someone to carry the story for the other.
I have practised as a supervisor since 2007, both in a clinical sense for other therapists, counsellors and professionals, but also in a consultative role, working with teams and organisations as well as individuals.
From nurses, bodyworkers, astrologers and chaplains in the British Army to teachers and business leaders, I have developed supervision processes that enable them to go deeper within so that they may bring forth their inner power, wisdom and talents to navigate their professional lives intentionally and skilfully.
My developing sense is that supervision offers great opportunities for people who work with people, wherever confidentialities and professional boundaries require someone to carry the story for the other.
My developing sense is that supervision offers great opportunities for people who work with people, wherever confidentialities and professional boundaries require someone to carry the story for the other.
I have practised as a supervisor since 2007, both in a clinical sense for other therapists, counsellors and professionals, but also in a consultative role, working with teams and organisations as well as individuals.
From nurses, bodyworkers, astrologers and chaplains in the British Army to teachers and business leaders, I have developed supervision processes that enable them to go deeper within so that they may bring forth their inner power, wisdom and talents to navigate their professional lives intentionally and skilfully.
How does Supervision work?
In supervision you can safely explore your feelings and responses, the themes and energies arising in you and in the work, the struggles and challenges, joys and successes that form the textures of relational work, of being the helper or indeed the wounded healer. Together we can consider the work, each case and the overall caseload, from the point of view of relational dynamics, healing flow, the pathologies and symptoms arising, the goals and intentions set, the demands and expectations that show up, and the spiritual context in which the entire process is unfolding.
One of the issues I encounter most frequently when working with supervisees is the need to be authentic in one’s role, whatever that may be. The necessity for approaching whatever work we are engaged in from a stance of true integrity. Acting for the greater good needs to be in alignment with our personal vision, and navigating the many institutional, cultural, and socio-political forces which can impinge upon one’s practice is a challenging skill to master in these times. As a result of the various constraints which can affect individuals and organisations alike, we ask the question – what skills and capacities are you (or your organisation) not using?
Embody your authentic self in the professional world
Embody your authentic self in the professional world
I offer regular Supervision to a wide variety of people, the majority of whom work in some capacity within the general field of health and healing. Although I supervise many therapists, I do not work exclusively with those who have had a formal training in this area. The benefits of this kind of work are also applicable to anyone who seeks to bring a Soulful approach to their work with others, or to the functioning of organisation.
If you’d like to find out more about how supervision might be helpful for you, let’s begin that courageous conversation and journey towards bringing your authentic self as a professional.
All consultations are for 60 minutes at USD 120 per consultation.
Keith listens with deep attention, gentleness, compassion and respect. He always responds with wisdom, sometimes challenge, sometimes humour, personal clinical experience when appropriate, and very valuable references to writings and authors to further my learning and deepen my understanding.
At the end of an hour’s supervision I always feel enriched, stimulated, and nurtured, which of course not only benefits me but every one of the clients I work with. A huge thank you Keith - you are amazing!