Over the years, I’ve noticed that supervision rarely produces dramatic breakthroughs. More often, it produces subtle recalibration — a formulation softens, an assumption loosens, an emotional response becomes clearer. Occasionally it unsettles certainty. Sometimes it restores it. The question, for me, is not whether supervision was useful. It is what happens next.

With a clear philosophical grounding, technique becomes more integrated and responsive — a way of expressing something more fundamental about how we work with people.

If you’ve ever facilitated or participated in a therapy group, you’ll know that some groups seem to “click” in a way that others don’t. Something subtle but palpable begins to form — a sense of we. It’s the difference between a circle of individuals and a living, breathing organism.

April 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - global mental health policy and support for menopausal women.

March 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - Discrimination-related depression and Music as pain relief.

February 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - postpartum depression and bullying and harassment in the creative industries.

Like me, many therapists work alone and clinical supervision fills a gap where you would normally have a professional line manager.

As people who help others and, often are the backstop for others, how can we change our habits and routine to include caring for ourselves?

Bev Gibbons and Ronen Stilman share 6 things that have been important to them during the Diploma in Supervision course.

A brief introduction of three of the operational models of clinical supervision, their main points and uses.

This workshop gives what you need to know as a Private Practice Therapist or practitioner about the updates to NICE guidelines on Suicide

This summary article is an introductory comparison of supervision models. Models of clinical supervision generally fall within two areas;...

We often get asked if we can suggest books to read so have put together a collection of four books that our supervision trainers, Bev...

10 ideas or tools to use when working with clients who may be struggling with anxiety

What is contracting and why is it important within clinical supervision?

Using reflective questioning within clinical supervision encourages counsellors to examine their own role and effectiveness.