This distance learning course offers in-depth training in clinical supervision, enabling you to develop as a supervisor in complex professional settings. The course focuses on applying theoretical knowledge and critically evaluating research and clinical evidence.

Please note: Only fully qualified professionals who are members of a recognised professional body and have been in practice for at least one year can apply.

You will:

• Enhance your employment and earning prospects as a supervisor.
• Promote the efficiency of your professional field.
• Benefit from contemporary insights from experts in supervision theory, practice, and research.

This is for you if...

• You are a fully qualified professional.
• You are a member of a recognised professional body.
• You have at least one year of practice experience.

All about the course

The course comprises a single 60-credit module, 'Supervision in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Helping Relationships,' studied over two ten-week semesters.

Module Details:

• Duration: Two semesters
• Content: Based on the seven-eyed supervision model by Hawkins and Shohet.
• Participants: Open to counsellors, psychotherapists, and other helping professionals with at least one year of post-qualification supervised practice.

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures and Skills Practice: Includes experiential exercises and lectures.
• External Practice: Requires twenty hours of external supervisory practice.
• Assessment: Includes a methodology and philosophy of supervision essay, a live skills assessment, and a final thirty-minute transcribed recording with a process commentary and practice evaluation.

What will I be doing?

Teaching:

• Format: Distance learning with weekly three-hour sessions for ten weeks in each semester.
• Content: Small group skills practice, reflective sessions, practice-related lectures, and occasional experiential workshops.
• Additional Sessions: May be required for assessment at the end of the course.

Assessment:

• Formative Assessments: Peer and tutor reviews, feedback on written work.
• Summative Assessments:
  • Written essay on supervision theory and practice
  • Portfolio reflecting on supervision practice
  • Supervision skills assessment