It is important to engage in supervision that best meets your current needs, stage of development, and area of clinical practice. To support you in making an informed choice, we have included helpful information about each supervision option.​

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CBT supervision

CBT supervision provides a structured, collaborative, and reflective space to support the development and maintenance of competent, ethical, and evidence-based practice. It is suitable for trainees, newly qualified CBT therapists, and experienced practitioners seeking ongoing professional development or working towards BABCP accreditation or re-accreditation. Supervision focuses on strengthening CBT formulation, intervention planning, and the application of core CBT models across a range of presentations, while also supporting adherence to evidence-based practice in line with BABCP guidance. It offers space to reflect on clinical decision-making, review therapeutic progress, and explore complex cases, risk issues, and therapeutic relationships. CBT supervision also supports the integration of formative, normative, and restorative elements, helping clinicians maintain confidence, effectiveness, and professional wellbeing throughout their practice. For qualified CBT therapists, BABCP states that supervision should be regular and appropriate to caseload and experience level. Full-time CBT should attend 1.5 hours of CBT clinical supervision per month. Therapists working less than half-time can reduce this pro rata to a minimum of 45 minutes per month.

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EMDR supervision

EMDR supervision provides a structured, reflective, and supportive space to develop confidence and competence in delivering EMDR in line the evidence base. EMDR supervision is suitable for clinicians who are preparing to undertake EMDR training, currently completing their EMDR training, or have already completed their training and are integrating EMDR into their clinical practice. In line with EMDR Association guidance, practitioners should attend approximately 1–2 hours of EMDR-specific supervision per month. This supervision may be provided on an individual or group basis, depending on clinical need and stage of practice.Where group supervision is utilised, it is recommended that groups remain small, with no more than five participants, to ensure adequate space for case discussion, reflective learning, and individual feedback.

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 Consultant-led EMDR supervision 

​Consultant-led EMDR supervision is designed for therapists who are undertaking EMDR training, working towards EMDR Europe Practitioner Accreditation, seeking Consultant Accreditation, or maintaining their accreditation status. In accordance with the EMDR Association requirements for supervision all trainees must attend supervision with a consultant supervisor. Trained therapist actively working towards accreditation and accredited therapists actively working towards consultancy must also attend supervision with a consultant supervisor. Consultants offer structured feedback to strengthen EMDR fidelity and adherence to protocol, support with accreditation processes, help develop advanced case conceptualisation and treatment planning, support with complex trauma presentations, dissociation, attachment difficulties and blocked processing. 

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Accredited Practitioner-led EMDR supervision 

​Practitioner-led supervision offers a collaborative and reflective space for trained and accredited EMDR therapists who wish to continue developing their practice, discuss cases, and enhance their confidence in using EMDR within their clinical work but who are not actively working towards their next accreditation. Practitioners offer on-going support for integrating EMDR into clinical practice. They will offer structured feedback to strengthen EMDR fidelity and adherence to standard protocol, help develop confidence when working with trauma, PTSD and complex presentations, and guide you to develop interweaves and skills to support during processing. 

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IPT supervision 

​IPT supervision provides a structured and supportive space to develop confidence and competence in delivering IPT in line with evidence-based principles and model fidelity. It is suitable for clinicians who are new to IPT, currently undertaking training, or who have completed training and are integrating IPT into their clinical practice. Supervision focuses on strengthening interpersonal formulation, clarifying problem areas, and ensuring effective application of IPT techniques across different presentations, including depression, grief, role transitions, and interpersonal disputes. It also offers space to reflect on therapeutic process, maintain adherence to the IPT model, and develop confidence in managing complex relational dynamics within sessions. IPT supervision supports both clinical effectiveness and professional development, ensuring practitioners feel grounded, reflective, and well-supported in their work.​

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1:1 supervision 

​1:1 supervision provides a focused and confidential space dedicated entirely to your clinical work, professional development, and individual learning needs. It allows for in-depth exploration of your caseload, including complex presentations, risk, and therapeutic process, with tailored guidance that reflects your stage of training and areas of practice. This format offers the opportunity to work closely with your supervisor to refine formulation, strengthen clinical decision-making, and develop confidence and competence across CBT, EMDR, and IPT approaches. The consistency and depth of individual supervision also support reflective practice, accreditation requirements, and ongoing professional growth, while ensuring space to consider both the technical and emotional aspects of clinical work in a safe and supportive environment.

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Group supervision 

Group supervision offers a valuable opportunity to come together as a professional community, meet a team of peers, and learn from one another in a supportive and reflective environment. It allows clinicians to share experiences, discuss clinical work, and gain insight from different perspectives, which can enhance formulation, deepen understanding, and broaden therapeutic thinking. Hearing how others approach similar challenges can be particularly helpful in building confidence and developing new ways of working, while also normalising the complexities of clinical practice. Group supervision also provides a sense of connection and shared purpose, reducing professional isolation and fostering a collaborative learning space where clinicians can reflect, develop, and feel supported within their ongoing professional development.

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