Clinical Supervision

I bring extensive experience in clinical supervision, having supported professionals at various stages of their careers. I have supervised a Band 7 psychologist within the NHS, helping them enhance their leadership abilities, clinical knowledge, and skills. This included fostering their professional development and building their confidence in contributing effectively during team meetings and becoming an integral part of the team.

I have also worked extensively with third- second-first year trainee clinical psychologists completing Doctorate programs in Clinical and Counselling Psychology. My supervision involves supporting trainees in meeting placement requirements, encouraging reflective practice, and guiding them to enhance their psychological formulation skills, clinical techniques, and appropriate use of self and disclosure. As part of my supervision practice, I have co-facilitated therapy groups with trainees, including Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

I have conducted thorough mid-placement and end-of-placement reviews, provided detailed reports, and collaborated closely with placement tutors to assess and support trainees’ progress in line with university standards. Additionally, I have indirectly supervised various trainees by conducting psychological assessments and evaluating their performance during observational work within placements. I have also provided guidance to assistant psychologists, supporting them in their low-intensity practice and assisting them with applications for clinical doctorate programs.

I have further supervised MSc students during my LEO placement, demonstrating my commitment to fostering the growth and development of aspiring mental health professionals.

In my supervision practice, I use Socratic questioning, role plays, modeling, behavioral experiments, and metaphors to enhance the learning experience. Depending on the trainee’s level of knowledge and experience, I incorporate psychoeducation and teaching to support their growth. I guide trainees in developing idiosyncratic psychological formulations tailored to their clients’ presenting problems.

Additionally, I reflect on parallel processes between the trainee and their clients, exploring how these dynamics may manifest in supervision. I actively seek feedback from trainees to ensure that the supervisory space remains as helpful and supportive as possible.

Additionally, I reflect on parallel processes between the trainee and their clients, exploring how these dynamics may manifest in supervision. I actively seek feedback from trainees to ensure that the supervisory space remains as helpful and supportive as possible.