Supervisor Training: SA3 & LO6: Enhancing Awareness Through Supervision of Supervision
This workshop, “Supervision Consultancy and Self-Reflection in Supervision,” is part of a supervisor training series designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of key knowledge-based learning outcomes from the supervision curriculum.
In this session, participants will explore how supervision consultancy enhances self-awareness and contributes to the development of reflective supervisory practice. Through structured presentations, reflective activities, and practical discussions, participants will examine how self-examination and consultancy can improve their ability to respond effectively within supervisory relationships.
Learning Outcomes Covered:
• Learning Outcome 6: Demonstrate the use of supervision consultancy to develop insights and awareness regarding one’s own responses and contributions to the supervisory relationship and process.
◦ Content Area 9: Using self-examination, reflection, and supervision consultancy to:
9.1 Explore the impact of self on the supervisee and their process.
9.2 Reflect on power and relational dynamics in supervisory relationships.
9.3 Enhance own awareness of supervisory relationships and further develop relational skills.
What You Will Learn:
• The role of supervision consultancy in enhancing self-awareness and improving supervision quality.
• Techniques for self-examination and reflective practice in supervision.
• Strategies for exploring relational and power dynamics through supervision consultancy.
• How to use consultancy to develop deeper insights into supervisory practice and professional growth.
Who Should Attend:
• Clinical supervisors seeking to deepen their self-awareness and reflective practice.
• Counselors, psychotherapists, and mental health professionals interested in using supervision consultancy for professional development.
• Professionals participating in clinical supervision courses seeking to achieve specific learning outcomes.
Workshop Format:
The session will be conducted live on Zoom and will also be available as a recording in the Onlinevents library for later viewing. It includes:
• A structured presentation on key concepts.
• Reflective questions and knowledge checks to encourage engagement.
• Practical discussions on integrating supervision consultancy into professional practice.
Competencies Addressed:
• CC7.1v-vii: Using supervision consultancy to reflect on the impact of self on supervision.
• CC7.3i: Learning from the supervision process and the supervisee.
• CC7.2: Engaging with ongoing professional development activities to enhance supervisory skills.
Registration Details:
• Suggested Fee: This workshop is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, reflecting Onlinevents’ commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for everyone. We suggest a contribution of £20.
• Recording Cost: Missed the live session? Don’t worry! You can enjoy the convenience of on-demand access to the workshop recording for just £9.99 through the Onlinevents library, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
• CPD Certificate: A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be provided upon completion of the workshop.
Supervisor Training Workshop Series This workshop is part of a series covering all knowledge-based learning outcomes and content areas outlined in the BACP Counselling and Psychotherapy Supervision Training Curriculum.
You can view the curriculum on the BACP website by clicking here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/competences-and-curricula/supervision-curriculum/
The purpose of this series is to make the required knowledge accessible to practitioners training as supervisors and to supervisors refreshing and updating their competencies.
Onlinevents’ radical inclusion policy ensures everyone can participate by offering pay-what-you-can tickets for live workshops and affordable access to recordings in the Learning Library. This aligns with Onlinevents’ mission to make learning within the helping professions accessible to all.
While this series does not constitute a full Supervisor Training programme, it offers a thorough grounding in the knowledge-based learning outcomes and competencies described by the BACP. These workshops are an excellent foundation for those looking to expand their understanding of supervision and prepare for further training. To meet all competencies and integrate this knowledge into practical skills and personal development, participants should enrol in a Supervisor Training programme that will support the integration of this knowledge-based learning into the skills and personal development needed to practice as a Supervisor.
Course Content
Presenter

Jo Birch has over 30 years’ experience as a psychotherapist and executive coach. An accredited supervisor, she remains an active contributor to the counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, and supervision communities — formerly Chair of BACP Coaching and board member of AoCS and EASC.
Currently the holder of the EMCC Global Supervision Award, Jo’s work is recognised for her long-standing professional contribution and leadership in supervision practice. As Director of Crucial Difference, she leads an international team providing supervision training for coaches and supporting leadership development across the helping professions and beyond.
A regular journal contributor, Jo is editor of Coaching Supervision Groups: Resourcing Practitioners (2022) and co-editor Coaching Supervision: Advancing Practice, Changing Landscapes (2019) in the EMCC Mastery Series, and previously series editor of Thinking Global for Coaching Today.
Jo is committed to creating a more just and inclusive world. Having lived and worked in diverse inner city environments, she integrates multicultural learning into her work, delivering training in multiple languages (including English, Russian, and Chinese) and expanding her own cultural understanding through the study of Urdu and Spanish.