Questions, answered.
Find answers to common questions about individual clinical supervision, Journal Club and the approach behind The Reflecting Space.
A little clarity before you get started.
Starting supervision or joining a professional development space can naturally bring questions. Below you will find information about what each offering involves, the thinking behind supervision, and how to take the next step.
Supervision FAQs
What is individual clinical supervision?
Individual supervision is a reflective, collaborative and supportive professional space focused on growth and development.
Who is supervision intended for?
The Reflecting Space is designed for psychologists, registered counsellors and other mental health professionals looking for high-quality supervision and ongoing professional development.
What can we discuss during supervision?
Sessions can include:
- Case review and clinical discussion
- Psychological formulation
- Treatment planning
- Therapist wellbeing
- Therapeutic process, boundaries and countertransference
- Ethical and professional considerations
- Developing professional confidence
- Building and developing your practice
What is the purpose of supervision?
Supervision is a professional relationship that supports growth, confidence and the development of clinical identity.
What should a healthy supervision space feel like?
A healthy supervision space should feel collaborative and respectful, reflective and formulation-driven, evidence-based and clinically relevant.
It should also be sensitive to diversity, culture and context, consider both clinician wellbeing and client outcomes, and be tailored to individual developmental needs.
Is individual supervision CPD accredited?
Yes. Individual Clinical Supervision is CPD accredited.
Is supervision available online?
Yes. The Reflecting Space operates online, allowing clinicians to access supervision without needing to attend a physical practice location.
What information is needed to enquire?
The supervision enquiry asks for your name, contact details, address, profession, professional registration number and number of years in practice.
How do I get started?
Complete the Individual Supervision enquiry on the Contact page. This provides the professional information needed to begin the conversation.
Journal Club FAQs
What is the Journal Club?
Journal Club is a regular professional development space focused on engaging with emerging psychological research, exploring different modalities, contextualising the evidence and considering how research informs clinical practice.
What does Journal Club include?
The Journal Club includes:
- Critical peer review of current psychological research
- Discussion of research findings and clinical applications
- Case-based learning and discussion
- Reflective discussion with fellow psychologists and professionals
- Opportunities to connect research with everyday clinical practice
Is Journal Club CPD accredited?
Yes. Journal Club is CPD accredited.
Is Journal Club only about reading research papers?
No. Research is the starting point, but the focus also includes critical review, reflective discussion, case-based learning and considering how evidence can be applied in everyday clinical work.
Who is Journal Club aimed at?
The wider Reflecting Space offering is designed for psychologists, registered counsellors and other mental health professionals interested in professional development and clinical learning.
Is Journal Club online?
Yes. Journal Club is offered online so professionals can participate remotely.
How do I register my interest?
You can register your interest through the Journal Club form on the Contact page. You will then be able to receive details about upcoming sessions.
What makes supervision work well?
A psychologically safe supervision space supports open reflection, tolerance of uncertainty and the ability to integrate meaningful feedback.
If you could not find the answer, get in touch.
If there is something specific you would like to know about supervision or Journal Club, send an enquiry and we can take it from there.
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