SUPERVISION | dawnaitchison

S U P E R V I S I O N

I am a qualified clinical supervisor having completed post-qualifying training in creative supervision with PTUK.

I see supervision as a shared endeavour. My approach is Person Centered and Integrative using the Creative Arts. I offer a psychologically safe space to explore the world of your clients and the work you are undertaking together. I aim for us to be as reflective and curious as possible using whatever method emerges and is relevant, in order for you to be able to give the best possible support to your clients.

The Supervisory Relationship

I am passionate about the supervisory relationship and the essential part it has played in my development as a counsellor. Occasionally, I have struggled to find a supervisor who connects with the way I work, but on the whole I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed some fantastic supervisory relationships which I believe were successful because they contained the following ingredients:

I could be fully myself in the relationship
There was a feeling of mutual trust, connection and openness to one another
I was able to express myself and how I work using a variety of non verbal as well as verbal forms of expression and feel received
My supervisor helped me grow in self-confidence and in understanding myself and the therapeutic process
We shared an enjoyment and passion for learning which re-energised and inspired me
I felt confident in my supervisor’s ability to challenge me, work ethically, and be available

for me.

I hope I am able to offer the same qualities to my supervisees.

If you are interested, I'd be happy to arrange to meet so that we can discuss the details and

decide if we feel we would like to work together.

I charge £50 for an hour and £65 for 90 minutes supervision.

"As a counsellor I have had the pleasure to work with Dawn in many capacities, she has supported me as a student, personal therapist and now a supervisor. Through Dawn’s shared professional knowledge, guidance, resources and general wisdom she has enhanced my own practice. She has a unique ability to spark creativity and encourage me to think outside the box in my practice, which has been invaluable.

Dawn is a highly experienced, warm, creative and grounded supervisor. I thoroughly enjoy working with her as she can expertly support my clinical work as well as my ongoing development as a therapist. She is highly perceptive and incredibly illuminating; particularly responsive towards any creative work shared, bringing new insights and dimensions into the nature of the therapeutic work. Her compassionate and supportive approach has created a safe space for me to explore my own journey and practice. Thank you, Dawn!

Children and families worker and counsellor in private practice