Are you a new therapist: or mid-career looking to develop your skills?
I have specialized in trauma work, from initially working as a social worker in child protection to training to be a psychotherapist. I utilize several approaches that work from a relational, somatic psychotherapy approach. I am a Certified Somatic Transformation Practitioner and Relational Life Practitioner. I have level 1 Internal Family Systems plus 6 years of integration into my work. Other influences include Gestalt, mindfulness, focusing and psychodynamic therapy.
I am an experienced trauma therapist and relationship counsellor.
For more information on my approach Read my Bio
As therapists, we are continuously integrating theory with what happens in the therapeutic process. We can come up against a disconnect as we attempt to do that, it all seems so easy when we understand the theory but people are complicated. It takes time to integrate and feel authentic with new learning.
As a therapist, it is essential to have a skilled mentor to help us understand the process and develop our skills. But equally as important, is our own internal reactions and unresolved struggles that get in the way of connecting with your clients.
Psychotherapy.
During the supervision self-reflection is a big part of the process and there can be overlaps between supervision and therapy. However, in supervision this will mainly consist of identifying what you might take to your therapist to explore in therapy. There can often be awareness gained of interpersonal dynamics between you and the client, and intra-psychic processes. If you are primarily seeking a therapy relationship I regularly provide psychotherapy to therapists.
I strive to provide a non-judgmental, warm and supportive relationship.
Private Practice coaching.
Coaching in this area is a speciality that many people provide. I may share some of my experiences but it is not regularly a part of supervision.
Supervision. You and the supervisor are jointly liable for the welfare of your clients. Supervision may be a requirement of an outside body for accreditation or registration. The supervisor may be accountable for assessment to an outside body, such as a school or professional body. Supervision will have an agreed upon regular commitment.
Consultation. A mentoring relationship where the consultant provides feedback and exploration of many of the issues a therapist comes to supervision for. The consultation is not liable for the welfare of the therapists clients, nor is engaged in an assessment process.
The supervision relationship has to fit in terms of values, approaches to therapy, creating clear goals, and a good collaborative relationship. A consultation meeting acts as a brief check in to see what aligns and what doesn’t,
From there, we will continue to discuss and review the supervision contract before beginning the supervision/consultation relationship.