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Our Supervision Agreement
I am a qualified and accredited therapeutic counsellor and a qualified Clinical Supervisor to counsellors, psychotherapists and others who work in the helping professions. I am registered with both the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society).
This page forms the basis of our agreement to work together.
Confidentiality
The information that you share with me is confidential although there are some exceptions where maintaining confidentiality may not be possible:
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If you share information to indicate that a child, young person or another vulnerable person may be at risk. In these instances, the safety and wellbeing of that person must be a prime consideration
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If I believe that you intend to cause serious harm or injury to another person or to yourself
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If you have caused serious harm or injury to another person in the past
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If there is an issue of national security or if a serious crime has been or is to be committed
Further information about how I hold your information and comply with GDPR can be found here. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have.
Your Autonomy
One aim of clinical supervision is to support the development of your professional autonomy. I will:
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Work with you, valuing you as a unique person and treating you fairly regardless of our similarities and differences
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Work lawfully and ethically to promote wellbeing
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Respecting your right to autonomy, be willing to discuss how we work together and respect your right to end our work when you consider it to be right for you
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Behave in a trustworthy way, generally working to professional standards
My Approach to Clinical Supervision
My practice is shaped by learning from across counselling, clinical supervision, organisational development, adult learning and coaching. At different points in our work together, I may draw on ideas from these disciplines where they meaningfully strengthen our reflection and professional thinking, while remaining grounded in the ethical purpose and responsibilities of clinical supervision.
Practicalities
Our meetings are always to be organised in advance. Where possible, please give 48 hours’ notice, preferably by email or text, if you need to cancel/rearrange the appointment.
Please be mindful of your own responsibilities in meeting your supervision requirements.
Hopes and Expectations
At its best, clinical supervision is a collaborative venture. Discussing expectations, hopes and concerns are a standard part of the process of establishing a supervisory alliance. That said, I recognise that there are certain things that are fairly consistent and helpful as a foundation to our work:
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That we are both prepared and willing to engage in the reflective process in such a way that we enjoy the supervisory process, learning and inquiry.
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That there is a client focus in our work, with clear distinctions between the work you do in clinical supervision and the work you might do with a counsellor. (I recognise that the term 'clients' varies according to context and might include service users, team members, pupils, patients, and so on.)
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That we rereview our working together from time to time.
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That we will be brave enough to build an environment in which we can bring our whole self to our work so that we can use all of our resources to serve clients in the best way we can.
I hope that you will be able to discuss any concerns you may have about our work with me. However, if you feel that you are unable to complain to me directly, the BACP and the NCPS have complaints procedures, available at www.bacp.co.uk and https://nationalcounsellingsociety.org.uk.
Next Step
You are welcome to confirm receipt of this agreement and to add in your own elements by submitting the short form included below.