Body-informed supervision for therapists working with complexity, regulation and embodied process.

Sometimes the most important clinical information isn’t only in what was said. It may also be in what you noticed in your body, what happened between you and the client, or what was difficult to put into words.

I offer a reflective supervision space where we can think about all of this alongside ethics, theory, safeguarding and clinical decision-making.

Body-informed supervision does not mean you need to practise somatic therapy, use bodywork, or adopt a new therapeutic model. It simply means we stay curious about bodily, relational and non-verbal information alongside the spoken material. This might include noticing a felt response in yourself, a change in the atmosphere of the room, a client’s use of space or movement, or something in the work that feels important but difficult to put into words. These observations are explored alongside ethics, theory, safeguarding and ordinary clinical reflection.

What to expect

Supervision is a place to slow down and think deeply about your clinical work. Alongside ethical reflection and case discussion, we may also pay attention to what is happening somatically, relationally and non-verbally.

Together we explore:

• therapeutic relationships
• complex cases
• embodied responses
• countertransference
• regulation
• developmental trauma
• safeguarding
• ethics and boundaries
• creative and non-verbal processes
• practitioner impact and professional wellbeing

Why body-informed supervision?

Supervision often begins with what was said.

Sometimes the most significant clinical information lies elsewhere.

A client’s rhythm. Their use of space. Their relationship with materials. The sensations arising in the therapist. The moments that cannot easily be explained but nevertheless shape the work.

Body-informed supervision creates space to notice these experiences without losing sight of ethics, theory or evidence-informed practice.

Suitable for

I work with counsellors, psychotherapists, play and creative arts therapists, Clay Field Therapy® practitioners, and other practitioners interested in relational, embodied or trauma-informed work.

You do not need to practise a body-based therapy to work with me.

I also welcome student and trainee therapists. Where supervision is being used to meet course or placement requirements, we can check that my qualifications and approach meet the expectations of your training provider or professional body before beginning.

My approach to supervision

I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision and work within the Seven-Eyed Model, integrating relational, systemic and practitioner-focused reflection. My approach is rooted in person-centred values and informed by experience across NHS bereavement services, counselling, play therapy, service leadership and Clay Field Therapy®. I offer a reflective space that combines rigorous clinical thinking with embodied and relational awareness, with attention to ethics, safeguarding, complexity, practitioner impact and the wider context of the work.

Session format and availability

Online supervision is available UK-wide, with in-person supervision available in the Midlands.

Choose from 60- or 90-minute sessions, either as one-off consultations or ongoing monthly or fortnightly supervision.

Individual supervision is tailored to your therapeutic approach, level of experience and the complexity of the work you are holding.

Clinical supervision and reflective consultations

I offer both ongoing clinical supervision and one-off reflective consultations. Ongoing supervision is contracted around your role, professional responsibilities and any organisational or professional-body requirements. One-off consultations provide focused space to think about a particular case, dilemma or aspect of practice, but are not a substitute for your regular clinical supervision where this is required.

Both are approached with clear boundaries around confidentiality, safeguarding and professional responsibility. Where concerns arise about risk, safeguarding or serious professional issues, these are discussed openly and managed in line with relevant ethical and professional requirements.

Fees

Qualified practitioner rate

• 60 minutes – £70

• 90 minutes – £100

Student / trainee rate

• 60 minutes – £50

• 90 minutes – £75

Available to student and trainee therapists where supervision is compatible with course, placement or professional requirements.

Supervision works best when the relationship feels like a good fit. If you’re looking for a reflective space that makes room for both careful clinical thinking and embodied understanding, you’re welcome to begin with an informal conversation.

Simon creates a space where I can think more clearly about both my clients and myself as a therapist.