Clear Mind Therapy with Suzie Shepperson
Supervision for Therapists in Weybridge, Surrey
Supervision is an important part of counselling practice. It gives you a safe and confidential space to reflect on your work, think through challenges, develop your skills and make sure you are providing the best possible support to your clients.
"Supervision is not done by the supervisor, but jointly between the supervisor and the supervisee."
I offer a warm, supportive and reflective approach to supervision. My aim is to create a space where you feel comfortable bringing both the things that are going well and the situations you may be finding more challenging. Supervision is not just about looking at what could be improved, it is also about recognising your strengths, building confidence and supporting your ongoing professional development.
I bring over 10 years of experience working in Deputy and Clinical Lead roles, where I have supported practitioners, provided clinical guidance and worked with a wide range of complex situations. This experience has given me a strong understanding of the demands of clinical work, as well as the importance of having good supervision and support around you.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking for a reflective space or a counsellor developing your confidence and practice, I aim to provide supervision that is collaborative, approachable and tailored to your individual needs.
I believe good supervision should leave you feeling supported, heard and better equipped to continue your work with confidence.
My Approach to Supervision
My style of supervision is consultative. I provide a space for you, whether you are a counsellor, psychotherapist or an allied professional to bring your client load, and consult with me about that work.
I aim to provide a compassionate, supportive environment which values curiosity and kindness. My intention is to provide a space where you can feel free to explore your work in a non-judgemental way.
As an Integrated counsellor and psychotherapist, I follow the Hawkins and Shohet 7 eyed process model of supervision. I supervise contractually and relationally and work creatively and utilise objects, materials, worksheets, whiteboard as well as using metaphor. I hold in mind the three functions of supervision as outlined by Proctor. Namely; the formative, (educational) normative (ethical issues, the 'norms' of the profession and possible legal issues) and most importantly restorative (the effect of the work on the supervisee, personal issues, workload, time management and stress).
I value highly my one-to-one work with my supervisees, however group supervision has its' own benefits, including peer feedback and a multi layered approach to personal and professional development.
Supervision is available to both individuals and groups and contracts can be arranged on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis, depending on your caseload.