About me

I am a BACP-registered supervisor with a Diploma in Supervision from CSTD. I have over seven years’ experience providing group and one-to-one supervision in the charitable sector.

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My supervision experience

As counselling coordinator at Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN), I line-managed 60 volunteer counsellors working across Gestalt, psychodynamic, person-centred, integrative, CBT and TA approaches.My supervision experience includes work at MITHN with counsellors from a variety of training backgrounds, including Metanoia, Minster, Regent’s University and local colleges.

 

I can support supervisees in reviewing their client work and exploring complex therapeutic issues, including safeguarding.

 

I have also supported sucessfully trainee counsellors through placements, graduation and BACP accreditation, and help supervisees understand and follow their employer’s policies, procedures and core values, alongside the requirements of their training institution.

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Working with children and young people

I have supervised counsellors working with children and young people, including at the Prince’s Trust, where their work often focused on the challenges facing young people outside education and employment.My own experience includes counselling c young people at B6 College and running psychoeducational groups at Newham and NewVic colleges.

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Inclusive practice

I work with a diverse range of supervisees and clients. This includes counselling deaf clients and supporting blind counsellors in my coordinator role at MITHN. My lived experience of hearing loss informs my understanding of the emotional impact of sensory loss and the importance of working within each person’s lived experience.

 

As an educator, Im used to exploring how counselling can become more inclusive and how barriers to access can be reduced. I have also delivered training on supporting Neurodivergent  client. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a teacher in schools and colleges. This gave me an in-depth understanding of the challenges facing students and staff, and strengthened my commitment to inclusion and supporting young people with mental health difficulties.

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Ethics and safeguarding

My work is underpinned by the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I have trained counsellors in ethical practice, quality standards, and assessing and managing risk. My safeguarding training covers adults and young people. I work with other stakeholders and support supervisees in recognising when external services need to be informed.

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