Counselling Supervision
Practising as a therapist is very rewarding and life-changing but at times it can feel lonely, confusing and even exhausting. I believe supervision should meet you in all those places. Supervision is not just about having a professional overseer or ticking a regulatory box. Supervision is a space and relationship where you can bring the whole of yourself and your work - your questions, doubts, insights, challenges, and your triumphs.
I offer online supervision across the UK to trainee counsellors, qualified therapists, and trainee and qualified supervisors. Whether you’re just starting out as a trainee counsellor, a newly qualified counsellor in private practise, or an experienced therapist, I can offer you a relational, reflective space to grow, recharge, and deepen your practice.
As a person-centred, relational, and integrative supervisor, I can offer you:
A safe, confidential space to explore your client work in depth
Warm, respectful presence grounded in experience and curiosity
A belief in supervision as a collaborative, ethical, and creative relationship
An invitation to reflect on your development as a practitioner and as a person
Support with safeguarding and ethical concerns
My Supervision Approach
In my supervision, I integrate three core models to support your growth:
-Person-Centred Supervision – with emphasis on presence, empathy, congruence, and your personal development
-The Seven-Eyed Model (Hawkins & Shohet) – exploring your work across client, practitioner, relationship, and wider systems
-The Integrated Developmental Model - recognising that your needs shift depending on your level of experience and the stage of your professional journey.
“Supervision is not about getting it right. It’s about creating a space where disturbance can be explored, survived, reflected upon, and learned from.” Robin Shohet
I work with counsellors from a wide range of person-centred, humanistic and integrative approaches. You may resonate with my approach if:
You're a trainee looking for kind, solid support and learning
You’re a qualified therapist seeking depth, reflection, and ethical holding
You're navigating complex clinical issues such as trauma, shame, grief, or erotic transference
You feel your supervision elsewhere has become formulaic or administrative and you want something more relational and alive
My supervision is rooted in person-centred, existential and humanistic philosophy.
Whatever your modality, I can help you return to the relational core of your work — your presence, your congruence, your internal process, and the therapeutic relationship.
What You Can Expect
Supervision with me is collaborative and centred on the needs of you and your clients. You can expect:
- A non-judgemental space to bring your whole self and your client work
- Respectful challenge and honest reflection
- Support for ethical dilemmas and emotional processing
- Exploration of unconscious, transference and relational dynamics
- Teaching and guidance where appropriate
- An evolving relationship that grows with your needs
Working Online
I offer supervision sessions online which allows flexibility and consistency for therapists across the UK. Many of my supervisees appreciate the ease of online sessions and the quality of connection we’re able to build.
Free Introductory Meeting
Choosing a supervisor is a deeply personal decision. I offer a free 60-minute video meeting so we can get to know each other and see if we’re the right fit—no pressure, no obligation.
One-Off Supervision Sessions
I also offer one-off supervision sessions for qualified therapists whose regular supervisor is temporarily unavailable due to illness, holidays, or other unforeseen circumstances. These sessions are designed to provide ethical cover, clinical support, and a safe reflective space during transitional or uncertain periods.
Features:
- Available at short notice (subject to availability)
- Online sessions via secure video platform
- Flexible length (60 or 90 minutes)
- Clear contracting for one-off or short-term engagement
- Suitable for therapists from a range of modalities
Benefits:
- Maintains your ethical commitment to regular supervision
- Offers clinical support during times when your supervisor is unavailable
- Reduces professional isolation and anxiety during unexpected gaps in support
- Provides a fresh, non-judgemental perspective on client work
- Helps you reflect, regulate, and remain grounded in your practice
If you're facing a temporary gap in your supervision, please feel free to get in touch. I'm happy to offer a supportive and confidential space to help you navigate whatever is arising in your client work.
Supervision Agreement and Ethics
If we decide to work together, we’ll co-create a supervision agreement that outlines our commitments, confidentiality, and how we’ll work in line with the BACP Ethical Framework and Supervision Competence Framework.
I receive regular supervision myself from a qualified BACP supervisor and hold professional liability insurance through Towergate. I also have Enhanced DBS clearance and work according to UK law and BACP ethical standards.
Accreditation Consultancy
I also offer consultancy support for therapists preparing BACP Accreditation applications. This includes guidance on structuring your submission, clarifying competencies, and offering reflective prompts to strengthen your narrative. As with all supervision and consultancy, responsibility for meeting BACP’s requirements and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the final application remains with you, in line with our contract. My role is to support, guide and empower you through the process to enable your own supervisor to complete their report.
“There is no spiritual being who can be so useful as a good human supervisor.” — John Rowan Psychotherapist
Next Steps
Ready to explore working together?
Contact me at info@mikeclementcounselling.co.uk
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Counsellor Penzance Truro Falmouth Cornwall Cardiff Edinburgh London
