Specialist Clinical Supervision
In my NHS role, I held a managerial position within an Early Intervention Tier 2 CAMHS service for four years, where I provided both line management and clinical supervision to teams of between 3-10 clinicians. For me this has been one of the most enjoyable and enriching aspects of my work. It has been a privilege over the years to supervise trainee clinical psychologists, as well as qualified clinical, educational, and counselling psychologists. I have also supervised other professionals, including psychodynamically trained mental health nurses, CBT therapists, and family therapists. My experience has involved supporting clinicians working with children from 0-18 with any kind of mild to moderate difficulty, as well as offering parenting support (Solihull, Incredible Years, Triple P).
I completed my clinical training at the University of East London, alongside working for a year within paediatrics and then Tier 3 and Tier 2 CAMHS services. In line with this my clinical and supervisory thinking is predominantly grounded in the systemic approach. Following a year-long specialist placement during training, I also draw on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). This model continues to inform my work with teenagers, young adults, and on occasion parents.
Over the years, I have developed a strong interest in trauma-informed approaches and have a detailed understanding of the neurobiology of trauma. I have extensive experience supporting children with complex developmental trauma as well as working with parents whose own trauma histories may influence and play out in difficult ways within their experiences of parenting.
I am particularly interested in models that explore mind–body connections. Stephen Porges’ work on the nervous system and polyvagal theory has shaped my thinking, and I am drawn to approaches that prioritise bottom-up, as well as top-down, processing.
Currently, alongside my private practice, I am completing a Master’s in the Microbiome and Health and Disease at King’s College London. I am interested in the interconnected relationship between mind and body, the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry and the gut - brain axis.
In line with this my clinical work has involved early intervention with children from infancy through to adolescence. Over the last few years I have developed an interest in attachment theory, and I regularly draw on Patricia Crittenden’s Dynamic-Maturational Model. I find it a valuable framework for understanding and making sense of the ways in which people (we, clients, and professionals) seek to get needs met. I find it helpful when considering risk and risk assessment and helpful to consider transference and how attachment strategies can impact upon the feelings or lack there of that we may be left with.
I also have extensive experience working in close collaboration with schools, early years settings, and wider health and social care systems. I can offer supervision focused on consultation and systemic formulation, including the emotional life of organisations such as schools, nurseries, or medical teams.
Within supervision I hope to offer a reflective space which is open, containing and helpful. I will aim to be reflexive to your needs and wishes for the space; regularly checking in to ensure that we are working in a way which feels helpful and supportive.
If you are interested in considering whether I may be able to offer you clinical supervision, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. I would be happy to speak for a consultation first.
