You may have seen the term "supervision" on therapist's websites but maybe don't know what this means. In this week's blog I give a simple overview of this topic.
Why? - It is a matter of good practice and a requirement of professional bodies like BACP & UKCP that all therapists should be in ongoing supervision. The object of supervision is to ensure that the therapist is offering the best treatment possible to their clients.
What? - Supervision is a regular meeting between a therapist and their supervisor to discuss the therapist’s work with their clients and ongoing professional development. The therapist will explore with the supervisor their understanding of the process which is unfolding in the therapy. The supervisor may offer alternative ways of viewing the process to help the therapist best support the client. It should be noted that the discussion of clients does not involve a judgement of the client. The focus is on the process between the therapist & the client and how this might best be facilitated for the benefit of the client.
Who? The supervisor is a qualified practitioner & so is also bound by a code of ethics which ensures the client’s confidentiality is paramount.
If you have any questions about this blog or any of the issues raised please feel free to contact me via my website: http://www.garycooktherapy.co.uk
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