INTEGRATIVE & IFS-INFORMED SUPERVISION
Having originally trained in integrative counselling and psychotherapy with a UKCP college in Suffolk, UK, Sarah went on to qualify as an IFS therapist in 2018–19, training to Level 3 with Richard Schwartz (founder of IFS). She then completed a Diploma in Clinical Supervision with the renowned UKCP College, The Northern Guild, Newcastle and is a registered UKCP Clinical Supervisor.
Using an integrative approach, Sarah provides a safe, supportive and collaborative environment in which curiosity and reflection can flourish. There is always a complex set of dynamics at play in clinical work, and a myriad of reactions happening in and between clients and counsellors, which are all trailheads for deepening the work. There's a saying in psychotherapy that 'whatever is in the way is the way', so supervisees are especially encouraged to bring up areas in which they feel confused, stuck or have potentially 'gone wrong', because these often turn out to hold rich seams of healing potential. Where supervisees are interested in parts work or IFS, you will be encouraged to become really interested in the parts of you that are reacting to parts of the clients, and potentially derailing or helping the work. By getting to know which parts of you have become reactive in session, you will be able to gain information inside – especially regarding counter-transference – and return to the client in the moment with a clearer mind, greater curiosity and genuine open-heartedness and compassion. Your developmental needs as a counsellor or therapist will always be held in mind, and we can work together to remain open to learning edges and newly developing areas of interest. |