Supervision: I am a BACP Accredited Supervisor (Individuals):
As a supervisor, I work towards creating a relationship where there is support, challenge, respect and dialogue, where supervisor and supervisee are learning and discovering together, in the form of a 'collaborative inquiry'. (Merry,1999)
I see this relationship as 'free of threat whereby the supervisee can explore in a non-defensive way what the counselling relationship means to her/him.' (Merry, 1999) It also offers the opportunity for the supervisee to reflect on how she experiences herself in relationship with her clients.
By creating a relationship together which offers mutual warmth, trust, genuineness and respect, we can establish a safe environment in which our work can take place. I hold a fundamental belief that the quality of the relationship between supervisor and supervisee is crucial to the effectiveness of supervision.
I recognise that as a person-centred supervisor I accept my supervisee as a person in process and trust the supervisee’s potential for growth. I hold a clear sense that supervisees are responsible for their practice and that my primary responsibility and task is developmental – the co-creation of a reflective environment with sufficient support and challenge to allow supervisees to grow as mature, competent, ethical, reflective practitioners.
I am open to answer any queries you may have either by phone, email or during an initial meeting. It is important that as a supervisee you feel that there is the 'right fit' between us, so I would encourage you to come along to our initial meeting to check out whether you would like to work with me.
Training:
I am an accredited trainer with COSCA: Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland
Drawing on my experiences of human relationships within the business world, my work as a therapist, my experience as a tutor at the University of Aberdeen and trainer within the voluntary sector, I now offer my services as a creator and facilitator of training courses. One of my courses,CLAN in-house training, has recently been awarded full validation status as a specialist course by COSCA.
As a trainer, my aim is to understand your requirements and to provide a training service which will meet your organisation's and employees' unique needs. Each course is developed to support individuals within their working environment.
Recently delivered courses include:
University of Aberdeen, Post Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Care, Guidance and Pupil Support: Loss, Change and Bereavement in Educational Settings
COSCA Counselling Skills Course, NHS Grampian
COSCA 'Full Validation Status' Specialist Course: CLAN in-house training course for staff and volunteers specialising in supporting people affected by cancer. This course covers listening skills, loss and bereavement, coping with cancer, telephone skills and outreach work
a three-day training on Loss, change and bereavement: working with adults and/or children, which also focused on how this work impacts on the professional*
two day trainings on loss,change and bereavement: working with adults, children and/or families*
Counselling Skills for key workers supporting families in the community Improving relationships at work
*These courses were delivered with a co-trainer, Eileen Wheeler, who is a qualified, registered social worker. Eileen has over 12 years of experience of working with bereaved children and young people and those experiencing other significant losses.
"Thoroughly enjoyed the training and found lots of helpful areas to heighten awareness and improve the quality of direct work regarding death/bereavement."
"Brilliant and informative...made me think more about the long term impact of death, loss and change."
“Superb Course. Excellently delivered. Given me lots of scope for thought and keen to go back to work and experiment with new approaches”
If you wish further details about training and fees please get in touch.
As a supervisor, I work towards creating a relationship where there is support, challenge, respect and dialogue, where supervisor and supervisee are learning and discovering together, in the form of a 'collaborative inquiry'. (Merry,1999)
I see this relationship as 'free of threat whereby the supervisee can explore in a non-defensive way what the counselling relationship means to her/him.' (Merry, 1999) It also offers the opportunity for the supervisee to reflect on how she experiences herself in relationship with her clients.
By creating a relationship together which offers mutual warmth, trust, genuineness and respect, we can establish a safe environment in which our work can take place. I hold a fundamental belief that the quality of the relationship between supervisor and supervisee is crucial to the effectiveness of supervision.
I recognise that as a person-centred supervisor I accept my supervisee as a person in process and trust the supervisee’s potential for growth. I hold a clear sense that supervisees are responsible for their practice and that my primary responsibility and task is developmental – the co-creation of a reflective environment with sufficient support and challenge to allow supervisees to grow as mature, competent, ethical, reflective practitioners.
I am open to answer any queries you may have either by phone, email or during an initial meeting. It is important that as a supervisee you feel that there is the 'right fit' between us, so I would encourage you to come along to our initial meeting to check out whether you would like to work with me.
Training:
I am an accredited trainer with COSCA: Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland
Drawing on my experiences of human relationships within the business world, my work as a therapist, my experience as a tutor at the University of Aberdeen and trainer within the voluntary sector, I now offer my services as a creator and facilitator of training courses. One of my courses,CLAN in-house training, has recently been awarded full validation status as a specialist course by COSCA.
As a trainer, my aim is to understand your requirements and to provide a training service which will meet your organisation's and employees' unique needs. Each course is developed to support individuals within their working environment.
Recently delivered courses include:
*These courses were delivered with a co-trainer, Eileen Wheeler, who is a qualified, registered social worker. Eileen has over 12 years of experience of working with bereaved children and young people and those experiencing other significant losses.
"Thoroughly enjoyed the training and found lots of helpful areas to heighten awareness and improve the quality of direct work regarding death/bereavement."
"Brilliant and informative...made me think more about the long term impact of death, loss and change."
“Superb Course. Excellently delivered. Given me lots of scope for thought and keen to go back to work and experiment with new approaches”
If you wish further details about training and fees please get in touch.
