Reflective, formulation-driven supervision for qualified and training psychologists, therapists and counsellors, online across the UK, with Dr Rachel Ashwick: Clinical Psychologist, BABCP-accredited CBT psychotherapist and accredited DBT therapist.
Clinical supervision is a regular, confidential space where a practitioner meets an experienced colleague to reflect on their clinical work. It helps you think clearly about the people you work with, keep your practice safe and ethical, and keep developing as a clinician.
A widely used way of describing supervision, Proctor’s model, sets out three functions that good supervision holds together:
Developing knowledge and skills, from formulation and case conceptualisation to the finer competencies of a particular therapy.
Keeping practice safe, ethical and accountable, including thinking through risk, safeguarding and professional standards.
Making space for the emotional impact of the work, so you can stay well, reflective and effective.
For practitioner psychologists, the British Psychological Society’s supervision guidance recommends regular supervision or consultation to support safe and effective practice, including for psychologists in independent practice.
Rachel supervises qualified and training clinicians from a range of professional backgrounds, including:
Whether you work in the NHS, private practice or the voluntary sector, supervision is shaped around your setting, your caseload and your stage of career.
Rachel is a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of mental health experience, currently working as Psychology Lead in an NHS adult community mental health team in London. Supervision draws on that experience of complex secondary care work.
Read more about CBT supervision, DBT supervision and consultation and trauma-focused supervision, or about Rachel’s background and training.
A 20-minute video call to talk about your work and what you need from supervision.
Your goals, how often to meet, confidentiality and records, agreed in writing.
60 or 90 minutes on Microsoft Teams, usually monthly or fortnightly, from anywhere in the UK.
Where you need them, Rachel can complete supervision logs and supervisor’s reports, for example for BABCP accreditation.
How much supervision you need depends on your caseload, experience and professional body. For example, the British Psychological Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology sets a minimum of one hour of one-to-one supervision a month for clinical psychologists, and BABCP asks full-time accredited therapists to have at least 1.5 hours a month.
Supervision for teams, services and research projects is quoted individually. Sessions are paid by card when you book. You can cancel or rearrange free of charge up to 48 hours before your session. Read the full cancellation and refund policy.
Line management focuses on workload, performance and organisational requirements. Clinical supervision focuses on your clinical work: understanding the people you work with, developing your skills, and reflecting on how the work affects you.
Yes. Many clinicians arrange independent supervision alongside what their employer provides, for example to develop a particular model, prepare for accreditation or support private practice. If you plan to discuss NHS clients, check this fits your employer’s policies on confidentiality and outside supervision.
All sessions take place on Microsoft Teams, so you can join from anywhere in the UK without travelling. Rachel’s research includes studies of therapy delivered by video, and she brings the same care to creating a focused, safe space online.
Yes. Rachel offers reflective practice groups, team formulation, consultation and training for services. These are quoted individually, so email to discuss what your team needs.
Book a free 20-minute introductory call. You can talk through your work and what you’re looking for, and decide whether to go ahead.
Start with a free 20-minute introductory call, or email any questions first.