Supervision, Consultation and Training

SUPERVISION, CONSULTATION AND TRAINING


Supervision

Both during and after qualifying as a clinical psychologist, I have received extensive training in the provision of supervision, including:
  • Completion of supervisor training within Dorset Healthcare NHS, that enables me to be on a list of approved supervisors (2011).
  • Completion of an accredited course in supervision at the University of Southampton that has given me eligibility for registering with the British Psychological Society as a supervisor (2013).
  • Completion of a post graduate certificate (PGCert) in supervision of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (CYP - IAPT) Services (2017).
In addition to training, I have extensive experience of supervising other psychology professionals, CBT therapists and professionals from other backgrounds (such as medical, nursing and OT) individually and in groups.

I consider myself to be a flexible supervisor and believe that it is a two-way process, where self-reflection and learning is encouraged and supported for all present. I enjoy using experiential learning as part of my supervision and always strive to create an environment that feels safe enough to experiment in this way.

While I have specific training in supervision of CBT, I draw upon multiple models when supervising, including systemic and third wave therapies, such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Ways of working in supervision would be agreed in the first session, with a formal supervision agreement negotiated.

Consultation

In my different roles as a clinical psychologist, I have provided consultation to other professionals.  

This can be case consultation about how to formulate or meet the needs of a particular individual or, more often, consultation on a service level.  I have experience working in and providing consultation to schools as well as in mental health settings.  A particular area of interest for me is providing strategies to support those with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and those with developmental trauma.

The format of a consultation would typically start with finding out what the consultee would like to get from the discussion.  It is helpful for the consultee to have thought about some questions to guide this prior to starting.  Then the consultee would have time to give a brief case presentation with some space for follow-up questions if necessary. We can then have a reflective discussion about what might be happening, different ways of formulating and, if appropriate, some suggestions regarding intervention.

Consultation is different from supervision, as there is no formal agreement and the consultant does not have clinical responsibility for the consultee.  

I am happy to provide individual or group consultation. 

I am currently completing a PGCert on Transformational Leadership in Children and Young People's Mental Health, which will further develop my skills in organisational consultation and development.

Training

I have completed many training sessions in my current and previous jobs as a clinical psychologist. Some of the areas of training that I have previously provided are:
  • Attachment styles.
  • Psychological formulation.
  • Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).
  • Understanding behaviour and behavioural interventions.
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Narrative Therapy.
I enjoy giving training and am happy to provide training to any size of group.  I like to encourage open discussions and would much rather listen to what the group has to say than hear my own voice for hours on end!  I like to incorporate small group exercises to actively, but safely, encourage participation, and believe experiential learning facilitates personal and professional development.

I am happy to discuss training needs with you and rates for training are by the day or half day. There will be additional costs for any training that requires development.    

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