23/07/2025
WHAT IS SUPERVISION IN COUNSELLING?
Supervision is a confidential, collaborative space where counsellors regularly meet with an experienced supervisor to reflect on their work. It’s a professional requirement—and a vital source of support.
WHY DO COUNSELLORS HAVE TO HAVE SUPERVISION?
Because the work is meaningful—and demanding.
Here’s why it matters:
✅ Ethical, Safe Practice
Supervision ensures that counsellors are working in line with ethical frameworks, safeguarding the wellbeing of clients and maintaining professional integrity.
✅ Emotional Wellbeing
Hearing people’s pain, day after day, takes a toll. Supervision provides a safe space to process feelings, prevent burnout, and stay grounded.
✅ Continued Growth
Even the most experienced counsellors face uncertainty. Supervision deepens self-awareness, sharpens clinical thinking, and builds confidence.
✅ Support with Complex Cases
Sometimes we face dilemmas or stuck points. Supervision helps explore those challenges with a clear head—and a second perspective.
It’s not about being watched. It’s about being held—professionally and ethically.
It’s a place to pause, reflect, and grow so we can do the best for our clients—and ourselves.
🌿 Want to know more about how I work as a supervisor?
Visit: www.joannevogelcounselling.co.uk
