Clinicial Supervision
Professional, reflective supervision for counsellors and trainees, grounded in ethical practice and supportive development
We provide clinical supervision in Basildon for qualified and trainee counsellors, supporting ethical practice, reflection, and professional development.
What You Can Expect from Supervision
Reflective Supervision
A safe, confidential space to explore your client work, reflect on your practice, and develop deeper understanding.
Ethical & Professional Guidance
Supervision grounded in professional standards, supporting ethical decision-making and safe, effective practice.
Professional Development
Support to build confidence, develop your skills, and grow both personally and professionally in your counselling work.
Supervision Delivery
Qualified & Trainee Counsellors
Supervision is available for both qualified counsellors and trainee counsellors, supporting you at every stage of your professional development.
In Person, Online or Telephone
Sessions are offered in person, online, or via telephone, providing flexibility to suit your location, schedule, and preferences.
Flexible Session Lengths
Sessions are available at 45 minutes, 1 hour, or 1.5 hours, allowing you to choose a format that best meets your needs.
What Supervision Can Support
Supervision provides a space to reflect on your work, develop your practice, and ensure you are working safely and ethically with your clients.
It can support you with:
Exploring client work and therapeutic relationships
Working with complex or challenging presentations
Reflecting on emotional impact and practitioner wellbeing
Ethical decision-making and professional boundaries
Managing risk and safeguarding concerns
Building confidence and clarity in your practice
Supervision is not only about maintaining standards, but also about supporting your growth as a practitioner.
It can support you with:
Exploring client work and therapeutic relationships
Working with complex or challenging presentations
Reflecting on emotional impact and practitioner wellbeing
Ethical decision-making and professional boundaries
Managing risk and safeguarding concerns
Building confidence and clarity in your practice
Supervision is not only about maintaining standards, but also about supporting your growth as a practitioner.
Professional & Ethical Practice
Supervision is delivered in line with recognised professional and ethical standards, providing a safe and accountable framework for your work.
Practice aligned with professional bodies (e.g. BACP / NCPS)
Confidential and ethically grounded supervision
Professional indemnity insurance in place
Clear safeguarding awareness and risk management
Respectful, professional, and consistent working relationship
You can feel confident that supervision is provided within a structured and responsible framework.
Practice aligned with professional bodies (e.g. BACP / NCPS)
Confidential and ethically grounded supervision
Professional indemnity insurance in place
Clear safeguarding awareness and risk management
Respectful, professional, and consistent working relationship
You can feel confident that supervision is provided within a structured and responsible framework.
Supervision Fees
Supervision is a vital part of safe, ethical, and effective practice.
We aim to offer a professional, supportive, and high-quality supervisory relationship that supports both your clinical work and ongoing development.
Qualified Counsellors
£60 per 60-minute session
£75 per 90-minute session
Trainee Counsellors
£35 per 45-minute session
£40 per 60-minute session
£50 per 90-minute session
Supervision is tailored to your individual needs, with flexibility around session length and frequency to meet both your practice requirements and professional standards.
Payment is required prior to your appointment and can be made via bank transfer or invoice.
We aim to offer a professional, supportive, and high-quality supervisory relationship that supports both your clinical work and ongoing development.
Qualified Counsellors
£60 per 60-minute session
£75 per 90-minute session
Trainee Counsellors
£35 per 45-minute session
£40 per 60-minute session
£50 per 90-minute session
Supervision is tailored to your individual needs, with flexibility around session length and frequency to meet both your practice requirements and professional standards.
Payment is required prior to your appointment and can be made via bank transfer or invoice.
About Your Supervisor
Supervision is provided by Alison Cunningham, an experienced counsellor, supervisor, and tutor with a strong background in both clinical practice and counsellor training.
Alison is the founder of Inner Journey Counselling and Aspire Counselling Academy, where she supports the development of trainee counsellors as they progress through their training and into professional practice.
She is accredited with the BACP and NCPS and holds a Level 7 qualification in Counselling and Supervision, ensuring supervision is delivered to a high professional and ethical standard.
With experience working with both qualified practitioners and trainees, Alison offers supervision that is grounded, supportive, and professionally focused.
Her approach combines:
A strong ethical framework
Reflective and relational practice
Support for both clinical work and practitioner wellbeing
Alison brings together clinical experience, training expertise, and a strong ethical foundation to provide supervision that is both supportive and professionally robust.
Supervision is offered in a way that encourages open reflection, professional growth, and confidence in your work with clients.
Alison is the founder of Inner Journey Counselling and Aspire Counselling Academy, where she supports the development of trainee counsellors as they progress through their training and into professional practice.
She is accredited with the BACP and NCPS and holds a Level 7 qualification in Counselling and Supervision, ensuring supervision is delivered to a high professional and ethical standard.
With experience working with both qualified practitioners and trainees, Alison offers supervision that is grounded, supportive, and professionally focused.
Her approach combines:
A strong ethical framework
Reflective and relational practice
Support for both clinical work and practitioner wellbeing
Alison brings together clinical experience, training expertise, and a strong ethical foundation to provide supervision that is both supportive and professionally robust.
Supervision is offered in a way that encourages open reflection, professional growth, and confidence in your work with clients.
F.A.Q
How often should I attend supervision?
This depends on your level of practice and professional requirements.
Trainee counsellors will usually follow the requirements set by their training provider, while qualified counsellors often attend supervision monthly or in line with professional body guidelines.
Trainee counsellors will usually follow the requirements set by their training provider, while qualified counsellors often attend supervision monthly or in line with professional body guidelines.
Is supervision suitable for trainee counsellors?
Yes, supervision is available for trainee counsellors and can be structured to meet course requirements.
We provide a supportive and professionally grounded space to help you develop your practice while working safely and ethically.
We provide a supportive and professionally grounded space to help you develop your practice while working safely and ethically.
Can I have supervision on an ad hoc basis?
Yes, supervision can be arranged on a regular or ad hoc basis, depending on your needs and circumstances.
What happens if I need to cancel a session?
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide as much notice as possible.
Further details regarding cancellations can be discussed when arranging your supervision sessions.
Further details regarding cancellations can be discussed when arranging your supervision sessions.
Is supervision confidential?
Yes, supervision is confidential and conducted in line with professional and ethical guidelines.
However, as part of ethical practice, there may be a need to discuss risk or safeguarding concerns appropriately. This will always be handled sensitively and professionally.
However, as part of ethical practice, there may be a need to discuss risk or safeguarding concerns appropriately. This will always be handled sensitively and professionally.
What if I need to speak to my supervisor between booked appointments?
If you need brief support between sessions, you are welcome to make contact and we will respond as soon as possible.
Where more in-depth discussion is required, an additional supervision session can be arranged.
This ensures that your work is supported appropriately while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Where more in-depth discussion is required, an additional supervision session can be arranged.
This ensures that your work is supported appropriately while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Are reports included or is there an additional cost?
There are no additional costs for occasional reports where these are required as part of your training or professional requirements.
If we have agreed to work together, this is recognised as part of the supervisory relationship.
Where more substantial or frequent reports are needed, this can be discussed and agreed in advance.
If we have agreed to work together, this is recognised as part of the supervisory relationship.
Where more substantial or frequent reports are needed, this can be discussed and agreed in advance.
Get Started with Supervision
If you are looking for a supportive, professional, and reflective supervision space, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We offer an initial conversation to explore your needs, your current practice, and what you are looking for from supervision. This allows us to ensure that the supervision we offer is the right fit for you.
To get started, please get in touch via the contact form or email, and we will respond to arrange an initial discussion.
We aim to provide supervision that feels grounded, supportive, and professionally robust from the very first contact.
We offer an initial conversation to explore your needs, your current practice, and what you are looking for from supervision. This allows us to ensure that the supervision we offer is the right fit for you.
To get started, please get in touch via the contact form or email, and we will respond to arrange an initial discussion.
We aim to provide supervision that feels grounded, supportive, and professionally robust from the very first contact.