Certificate in Clinical Supervision

To provide participants with a learning environment which offers:

• a sound theoretical understanding of different models of supervision and the supervisory process
• the opportunity to practice and develop their supervisory skills
• the opportunity to integrate theory and skills into their own individual supervisory style
• the opportunity to reflect on their development with other experienced practitioners
• the opportunity to develop their understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities of providing supervision in different contexts through discussion and dialogue with other experienced practitioners
• the opportunity to gain experience of individual and group supervision within and out with the context of the programme.

The programme is an in-person training consisting of 10 study days delivered over six months. It is structured around six modules, four 2-day study days, and two 1-day study days. In addition to attendance on the programme, participants are expected to provide supervision to a number of qualified counsellors (in-person and/or online) and to participate in peer group supervision meetings with their fellow students (in-person and/or online)

Module One: Saturday January 23rd & Sunday January 24th 9.30 – 4.30

Day 1: Introductions, the nature and purpose of supervision, establishing the supervisory relationship + individual supervision practice.

Day 2: Models of Supervision + individual supervision practice.

Module Two:   Saturday February 6^th 9.30 – 4.30

Day 3: Dynamics of the supervisory relationship, power & authority, feedback, challenge, ruptures + individual supervision practice. 

x 1 Peer Group Supervision Meeting (2 hours) before March 6^th (date to be agreed with group)

Module Three: Saturday March 6^th and Sunday March 7^th 9.30-4.30

Day 4: Professional Accountability, Supervision in different contexts and mediums, impact on supervisor & supervisee + Ethical responsibilities, issues and dilemmas

Day 5: Professional Accountability, competence, compatibility and fitness to practice + Group Supervision & audio recordings 

 x 1 Peer Group Supervision Meeting (2 hours) before April 10th (date to be agreed with group)

Module Four: Saturday April 10^th 9.30-4.30

Day 6: Aspects of Supervision: Student Presentations

x 1 Peer Group Supervision Meeting (2 hours) before May 1^st (date to be agreed with group)

Module Five: Saturday May 1^st and Sunday May 2^nd 9.30-4.30

Day 7: Creating a facilitative group and supervision culture + Group Supervision & audio recordings

Day 8: Creative Approaches to Group Supervision + Group Supervision practice using creative approaches.

x 1 Peer Group Supervision Meeting (2 hours) before June 5^th (date to be agreed with group)

Module Six:    Saturday June 5^th 9.30-4.30

Day 9: Difference, Diversity, Inclusion, Social, Cultural and Professional issues and the impact of different modalities + Group supervision

x 1 Peer Group Supervision Meeting (2 hours) before July 17^th (date to be agreed with group)

Module Seven: Saturday July 17^th 9.30-4.30

Day 10: Presentation and Review of Case Studies. Presentation of Personal Statement of learning, development and competence Course Completion 

• Attendance of at least 80% of course contact hours, including Peer Group Supervision. (Missed attendance to be made up by an agreed activity with course tutors)
• Completion of 20 hours of individual clinical supervision offered by you and provided to members of your profession.
• Completion of a minimum of 10 hours of peer group supervision
• Completion of 6 hours of individual supervision for supervision, provided by a supervisor who is independent of the course
• Successful completion of all course requirements.

Successful completion of all course assignments includes:  

• Maintenance of a Reflective Journal Work
• Maintenance and submission of a Clinical Portfolio
• A presentation about an aspect of supervision to your peers
• An audio recording of an individual supervision session with a supervisee (15 min section)
• The submission of a written Case Study reflecting on individual supervision with a supervisee
• Statement and Presentation of Learning and Development and Assessment of Competence

Full course attendance and completion of the course assignments will lead to the achievement of a Persona Certificate in Clinical Supervision.

The course expects participants to be able to draw on their own experience of supervised clinical practice and therefore it is important that individuals feel sufficiently competent and grounded in their orientation as a practitioner in order to gain maximum learning and development from the programme.  With this in mind, applicants will have a minimum 3 years of clinical practice. This can include the clinical practice gained during your training to become a qualified practitioner with at least an additional 200 hours of supervised practice gained post qualification. Applicants are also required to be members of a Professional Association, with relevant indemnity insurance.

You can view the course information leaflet here.

Application Process

If you are interested in the programme, please complete the Application Form and forward it to the Persona office, admin@personacounselling.com along with the name of someone who knows you in a professional capacity (ideally your supervisor) and is willing to provide a reference. There is no formal interview process, however, the course tutors may contact applicants if any questions arise from the application form.

Course Fees: £1250

This includes a deposit of £110 to secure a place on the programme. Fees can be paid in one payment or in 6 monthly payments of £190 (1^st February – 1^st July 2027)

Closing date for applications is Monday January 8th 2027

The programme will be limited to 12 participants. Early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment