Thoughtful, supportive and challenging supervision for therapists at different stages of their careers.
I’m Jake, a counsellor, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 20 years’ experience working in mental health across the NHS and private practice. I currently provide clinical supervision to counsellors & psychotherapists in the NHS Talking Therapies programme, as well as supervising practitioners working in private practice across the UK.
I offer supervision to therapists who want a confidential space to reflect on their clinical work, develop their practice and continue growing in confidence as a practitioner.
A space to think, reflect and develop
I believe good clinical supervision should offer both support and challenge.
Therapeutic work can be rewarding, but it can also be complex. Sometimes you need somewhere to step back from the demands of your client work and think carefully about what is happening — with your client, within the therapeutic relationship and within yourself as a practitioner.
My approach to clinical supervision with counsellors and psychotherapists is integrative and collaborative. I aim to provide a supervision relationship where you can bring difficult cases, uncertainty, mistakes, ethical concerns and professional challenges without fear of judgement.
At the same time, I believe effective supervision should encourage thoughtful challenge and reflection. My role isn’t simply to tell you whether you’re doing something right or wrong. It’s to help you develop your own clinical thinking, recognise your strengths and consider different perspectives.
Experienced NHS & Private Practice Supervisor
Alongside my private practice, I currently provide clinical supervision to 12 therapists within the NHS Talking Therapies programme.
I also provide ongoing clinical supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists working in private practice across the UK.
This means my supervisory work encompasses a wide range of clinical and professional situations, from the everyday challenges of therapeutic practice through to more complex issues involving risk, safeguarding, ethical decision-making and professional boundaries.
I bring over 20 years of experience within mental health to my supervision practice, alongside my formal training in clinical supervision.
Who I work with
I provide supervision for:
- Counsellors and psychotherapists in private practice
- Therapists working within NHS Talking Therapies
- Newly qualified and developing practitioners
- Experienced therapists looking for a different supervisory perspective
- Practitioners working with more complex client presentations
- Qualified supervisors seeking supervision of supervision
Whether you are relatively new to the profession or have many years of experience, supervision should be appropriate to where you are in your professional development.
What we can explore in supervision
Supervision can provide space to explore whatever is most relevant to your clinical practice.
This might include:
- Client work and therapeutic relationships
- Ethical dilemmas and professional boundaries
- Risk and safeguarding
- Difficult or complex presentations
- Your responses and feelings towards clients
- Therapeutic impasses
- Managing endings and boundaries
- Developing clinical confidence
- Professional identity and development
- The challenges of working in private practice
- Your own wellbeing and how this can affect your clinical work
The aim is not simply to review what happened in a session, but to develop a deeper understanding of why it happened and what you might do differently.
Interested in group supervision?
I’m currently developing small reflective supervision groups for counsellors and psychotherapists. Groups will be limited to four practitioners to ensure everyone has meaningful space to bring their work.
Supervision of Supervision
I also provide supervision for qualified supervisors who want a space to reflect on their supervisory practice.
This can be particularly useful when you’re working with complex clinical or ethical situations, developing your identity as a supervisor or simply want somewhere to think about your own supervisory work.
My qualifications & experience
I hold a Diploma in Clinical Supervision from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute and a PCE-CfD qualification in supervision from Nottingham University, alongside my counselling and psychotherapy qualifications.
Supervision qualifications
Diploma in Clinical Supervision
Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute — 2021/22
PCE-CfD Supervision
Nottingham University — 2024
Additional professional qualifications
Diploma in Couples Therapy
Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute — 2026
Counselling for Depression
Nottingham University — 2015
Diploma in Professional Studies – Counselling
University of the West of England — 2012
Certificate in Counselling Skills
University of the West of England — 2010
Supervision fees
Individual clinical supervision — £80 per hour
Supervision is available online, with face-to-face supervision available in Lincoln.
Online supervision means I can work with therapists across the UK, not just those based locally.
Is supervision with me right for you?
Choosing a supervisor is an important decision. Qualifications and experience matter, but so does the relationship between supervisor and supervisee.
You need to feel able to bring your real work into supervision — including the cases you’re finding difficult, the things you’re unsure about and the areas of your practice you’re still developing.
If you’re looking for a supervisor who will provide a supportive and confidential space while also encouraging you to think critically about your work, I’d be happy to have an initial conversation.
Let’s talk about your supervision
Get in touch to discuss your practice, what you’re looking for from supervision and whether we might be a good fit.