Jason Michael

As an experienced and qualified supervisor, I offer individual and group supervision. I myself, have regular supervision and my work has been recently audited by the BACP as part of their standard procedures. In order to practice ethically and safely, counsellors and supervisors are encouraged to take supervision. For members of the BACP and UKCP, membership requires a minimum level of supervision.

 

Supervision is a meeting  between a trained and qualified Supervisor and one or more counsellors (known as a supervisee). This is called a working alliance.  Supervision can be offered to a group or an individual. A contract is then made between the Supervisor and the supervisee(s) to arrange a  convenient and regular time and place to meet. This may be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. This important structure forms the boundaries for safe, supportive and confidential supervision.

 

The Supervisee presents an account of their work in order to receive guidance, support and an opportunity to reflect. They can then be helped by an experienced practitioner to view the situation they find themselves in by exploring alternatives, which may offer a new perspective. Supervisees are encouraged to use the skills they have to problem solve.

Supervision is also educative, helping the supervisee to explore and expand on their work. Through feedback and appraisal, the Supervisor can monitor their personal and professional development. Supervision can also be administrative, ensuring that the supervisee works within their organisation's policies.

How can supervision help my organisation?

Supervision is now considered a professional and important part of any organisational structure. From small residential care homes to large corporate businesses, the need to support staff is becoming more important in our busy modern lives. Stress and conflict in the workplace can lead to illness, absenteeism and poor performance, resulting in increased staff turnover.

 

Inevitably, this can affect your customer/client and the image of your organisation. Every manager knows the importance of reliable and trustworthy staff - after all, their performance is a direct reflection of your management skills.

I am a qualified, insured and reliable Supervisor who is able to meet your company's needs. Supervision can take place at the Supervisors location or directly within your organisation's workplace.

The Supervisor can also help the organisation construct a professional code of ethics and boundaries as part of an employee's contract. This type of "good practice contract" is essential in the field of care work, social work, nursing and the voluntary sectors.

Supervision can also help to-
 

Reduce stress and conflict in the workplace, thereby reducing staff absence and illness.

Allow staff to offload problems.

Free up valuable management time.

Support staff through periods of personal and professional change.  

Highlight training needs of the individual or department.

Review and revise working procedures, standards and ethics.

Monitor effectiveness and performance through continual evaluation.

Empower staff to problem solve and make informed decisions.

Who can be helped by Supervision?

Virtually everyone can be helped by Supervision. There are some professions that carry a heavy responsibility and those which demand a great deal of patience. Consider the feelings and emotions that your employees must feel with in their working day

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