Within this alliance, I provide therapists (counsellors and psychotherapists) with a safe, confidential place to regularly explore their clinical work. During sessions we collaborate to support, explore, and enhance the efficacy of the clinical work with attention given to all stakeholders; this is achieved by focusing on the therapist’s client work through open, non-judgemental, constructive dialogue. The forum is one of mutual respect and positive critique. I abide by HSE’s Children First Law and the IACP Code of Ethics whereby my duty to the IACP as a “Gate-Keeper of the Profession” is honoured.
Method of Supervision
I am an integrative supervisor, using the Cyclical and Process Models (among others) based on a bedrock of client centred therapy; a main focus herein is our working alliance. Through discourse, and perhaps role play and recordings, supervisees and I endeavour to develop their awareness of and role, skills, and resources in the therapeutic process; accordingly, fulfilling formative (e.g., skills, professional identity), restorative (e.g., affirming, emotional effects), and normative (e.g., standards, ethics) functions.
I offer Supervision to accredited, pre-accredited and trainee counsellors and psychotherapists; the parametres of which are discussed between you and me in our pre-supervision meeting and will follow guidelines as laid down by your accrediting body/college.
I offer Supervision to accredited, pre-accredited and trainee counsellors and psychotherapists; the parametres of which are discussed between you and me in our pre-supervision meeting and will follow guidelines as laid down by your accrediting body/college.
Face-to-Face and Online Supervision
Face-to-Face Supervision is conducted in Teach Bhride, Chapel Lane, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93 W447. (Click here for map to and picture of venue.)
Online Supervision has become increasingly popular in recent times and has some benefits that Face-to-Face supervision doesn’t have; for example, supervision online can minimise travel time and costs, leaves more freedom for other demands on time, is more accessible and cheaper, and is safer in these times of Covid 19.
Online Supervision is conducted on Zoom or Doxy.me: both are robust browser based platforms and (i) are user friendly, confidential, safe, and secure, (ii) meet the criteria for the IACP as they are GDPR and HIPAA compliant; and (iii) are encrypted and do not store clients’ personal data. Doxy.me does not require any downloads on the clients behalf; Zoom does. The supervisee decides which platform is most suitable to use. (It's also good to have a back-up.)
Online Supervision has become increasingly popular in recent times and has some benefits that Face-to-Face supervision doesn’t have; for example, supervision online can minimise travel time and costs, leaves more freedom for other demands on time, is more accessible and cheaper, and is safer in these times of Covid 19.
Online Supervision is conducted on Zoom or Doxy.me: both are robust browser based platforms and (i) are user friendly, confidential, safe, and secure, (ii) meet the criteria for the IACP as they are GDPR and HIPAA compliant; and (iii) are encrypted and do not store clients’ personal data. Doxy.me does not require any downloads on the clients behalf; Zoom does. The supervisee decides which platform is most suitable to use. (It's also good to have a back-up.)
Preliminary Session
Prior to any supervision occurring, I ask that we have a brief meeting (about 30 minutes) to discuss terms and to see if we feel compatible with each other. There is no charge for this meeting. I ask that it is done online or by telephone and that you read my Preliminary Questions and Contract of Supervision as laid out here.
Click the picture to enter my virtual waiting room for Doxy.me.
What you need to meet with me online:
Contact me to arrange a session.
- Admin info: I ask that you complete the sections below.
- For my online services, I suggest that you check settings (do a trial run, check camera and mic) in advance of the session.
- Doxy.me Service: Activate https://doxy.me/kennedycounselling a few minutes before the session to enter the virtual “waiting room”. Use Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari 11+.
- Zoom Service: Activate the unique invite that I send few minutes prior to the session.
- A quiet and confidential room for 60 minutes without interruption.
- A good quality internet connection.
- A good quality phone or computer device with camera and microphone.
- Perhaps, headphones to ensure good quality sound and privacy.
- Perhaps, a glass of water and paper and a pen to take notes.
- My IBAN and BIC codes to transfer the fee, €60.
Contact me to arrange a session.