Counselling supervision in Barnsley
Regular, reflective supervision is a professional and ethical requirement for practising counsellors. I offer monthly sessions that are properly supportive, not just a tick-box.
Good supervision is somewhere to think out loud, to be challenged kindly, and to look after yourself as well as your clients. With a diploma in supervision and years in practice, I offer sessions that are reflective and practical in equal measure.
Sessions are 90 minutes and cost £75, paid by card or bank transfer before each session. Most supervisees come once a month. We can meet in person in Barnsley, online or by telephone. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework and have my own regular supervision.
Supervision with me is suited to
- Qualified counsellors seeking individual supervision
- Those working in private practice or a variety of settings
- Counsellors integrating new modalities into their practice
What we use supervision for
We can use the time for case discussion, ethical questions, boundaries, safeguarding concerns, endings, and looking after yourself in the work. I supervise qualified counsellors only, and don't take trainees or offer placement supervision. I'm happy to supervise counsellors who work in other ways from me.
Your first supervision session
The first session is 90 minutes and costs the same as any other. We talk about your work setting, your caseload, how you like to use supervision and what you want from it. We agree how often to meet and how to reach me between sessions if something urgent comes up. You're welcome to bring a client case to the first session.
How much supervision do you need?
BACP asks members who are seeing clients for at least 1.5 hours of supervision each calendar month. (BACP: how much supervision should I have?).
NCPS asks Accredited Registrants for an average of 1.5 hours a month, with at least one hour of formal one-to-one supervision (NCPS membership criteria).
One 90-minute session a month meets the 1.5-hour monthly minimum for both. If you have a full caseload, you may want more, and we can talk about that before we start.
Supervision in Barnsley or online
We can meet in person in private rooms within the South Yorkshire Physiotherapy Centre on Day Street in Barnsley town centre, with free parking, or online or by telephone if you're further away. It's within easy reach of Wakefield, Sheffield and the rest of South Yorkshire.
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in Integrative CounsellingLeeds University
- Diploma in SupervisionLeeds Centre for Psychological Development
- Diploma in Couple CounsellingCounselling Works
- Diploma in HypnotherapyAcademy of Clinical & Medical Hypnosis
- Counselling CertificateBarnsley College
Further training
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression (course, 19 May 2012)Psychotherapy UK & Counselling Works
- Sexualised Trauma & Rape InvestigationSTAR / West Yorkshire Police
- Child Abuse, Neglect & ProtectionBMBC & STAR
- Gambling Addictiontrained with GamCare and delivered GamCare-funded gambling counselling (2014 to 2020)
- Parental Substance Use & FamiliesBMBC
- Adolescent Clients & Mental HealthSTAR
- Domestic Violence & SafeguardingBMBC & NHS
- Conflict Resolution & DiversityNHS
- Housing, Asylum Seekers & Refugees SupportNHS
- Welfare Benefits TrainingCPAG Scotland
- Citizens Advice Bureau TrainingBarnsley & Leeds CAB
Questions counsellors ask
What is counselling supervision?
It's regular, confidential time with an experienced practitioner to reflect on your client work. It supports good practice, client safety and your own wellbeing. BACP and NCPS both require it for members who are seeing clients.
Do you offer counselling placements?
No. I supervise qualified counsellors only. I don't offer trainee placements or placement supervision.
How much does supervision cost?
£75 for a 90-minute session, paid before each session. The first session costs the same as any other.
Supervision is arranged directly. Please get in touch or call 07903 274683 to discuss availability and whether we’re a good fit.