Supervision is a vital component of professional practice, providing a structured space for reflection, learning, and development. One of the most widely used supervision frameworks is the Seven-Eyed Model, developed by Peter Hawkins and Robin Shohet.
Read MoreClinical supervision is a fundamental aspect of professional practice, providing practitioners with a safe and structured environment to reflect on their clinical work, develop professional competence, and ensure high standards of client care.
Read MoreClinical supervision is not a one-size-fits-all process. Therapists develop at different rates, bringing varying levels of confidence, competence, and experience to their work. One of the most widely recognised frameworks for understanding this growth is the Integrated Developmental Model (IDM).
Read MoreAs therapists and counsellors, we spend so much time holding space for others. Clinical supervision offers us a space where we, too, can pause, reflect, and feel supported in the work we do.
Read MoreClinical supervision offers more than professional guidance; it creates a reflective space where therapists and counsellors can thoughtfully explore their work, deepen self-awareness, and remain connected to ethical and effective practice.
Read MoreIf you’ve worked with me before, you’ll know that boundaries are a subject I’m particularly passionate about. They are fundamental to good therapeutic practice and are equally important within the supervisory relationship.
Read MoreWhen people think about supervision, they often think of support, encouragement and having a safe space to talk about their client work. Whilst these are certainly important aspects of supervision, there is another element that is just as valuable: being challenged.
Read MoreCouples therapy is not easy, and we often hesitate when we hear it. Generally, there are still many misunderstandings in our culture about the therapeutic environment. I’m hoping to dispel a few common myths & make approaching couples therapy a little less daunting.
Read MorePregnancy loss can greatly affect a couple's relationship. It can either tear them apart or bring them closer together. A new study shows the outcome all depends on how they handle it. This is an outcome of miscarriage that has not yet been named, but it can have a serious effect on a couple's relationship.
Read MoreHuman beings are wired to need comfortable and attention, just as much as we need food, and oxygen. If we grew up in environments where we could not always count on our caregivers to be there and help us when we needed them, then we would likely have experienced these absences as life threatening and have had to develop ways to divide ourselves to become our own caregiver.
Read MoreA blended family is when a couple makes a new life together that will include children from one, or both, of their previous relationship. Many remarriages create blended families. The children involved are thrust into a world of “steps” stepmothers, stepfathers, stepsiblings, step-grandparents. Of course, becoming a stepfamily isn't always easy.
Read MoreCouples experience the social engagement system when each person’s vagus nerve allows them to verbally and physically interact without feeling emotionally activated. It can be important for couples to identify what they individually need to feel safe physically, sexually, and emotionally, in order to best function within their relationship. While arguments are normal for couples in moderation, when fights result in yelling and insults, the fight or flight response has been activated.
Read MoreWe associate the holidays with fun, festivity, peace, and joy. And, being in a good relationship can make the holiday season even more meaningful. After all, there is a stereotype about finding and strengthening love at Christmas. But that doesn’t tell the whole story for many people.
Read MoreRelationships are funny things. Starting a new one can feel like going for a drive in a flash sports car, exciting, fun, and even a little bit crazy. But then, before you know it, it can feel like more going to a shop in hatchback - dull, boring and a bit routine. How does it happen? And why?
Read MoreThere’s no denying the fact that infertility can take a major toll on your mental and physical health. The hormones, the disappointment, the needles and tests all impact your well-being. But what is less often talked about is the impact infertility can have on the current relationships in your life.
Read MoreAddiction is a significant problem that cannot be ignored. Addiction affects not only a person’s physical and psychological health but also hurts social health. When addicts have poor social health, their ability to create new connections and keep healthy relationships is lost. As a result, addicts lose their self-esteem and happiness in their life.
Read MoreWhen you enter into a committed partnership with someone, the most typical expectation is that they remain loyal to you and your shared commitment. Cheating, then, can be seen as the exact opposite. Cheating is an act of betrayal. Betrayal is a violation of a person’s trust.
Read MoreCulture is a major factor that transforms passionate love into romantic love. Cultural values and traditional behaviors influence the expressions and experiences of love and transfer passionate love - primarily based on a sexual attraction - into romantic love.
Read MoreWhen a family grieves a loss, expect lots of different emotions, reactions, and coping mechanisms to emerge, likely at different paces. Dealing with grief is no easy task. As someone well-acquainted with death and loss, I know first hand. Loss visits us all in one form or another, and where loss is, grief is sure to follow.
Read MorePeople with anxious attachment are often nervous and stressed about their relationships. They need constant reassurance and affection from their partner. They have trouble being alone or single. They'll often succumb to unhealthy or abusive relationships.
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