Joanne Dore

Qualified to post degree level, I am a skilled Counsellor and Supervisor, with many years’ experience of working as a University Counsellor and in small private practice; with further experience of group supervision, alongside teaching person-centred theory and facilitating counselling and psychotherapy personal development at degree level.

In my practice as supervisor I am passionate and committed to providing a safe ‘brave’ space where together we can experience a quality of looking to see things how they really are. Primarily within the work with your client, but also between us in our supervisory relationship. My aim is for a collaborative ethically-minded reflection on the therapeutic practice attending to both psyche and soul; being open to the deeper connections we encounter in our work as counsellors and therapists.

The theoretical framework that underpins my practice of supervising counsellors and psychotherapists integrates insights from several person-centred supervisory practitioners, Hawkins & Shohet, Page & Wosket, Shohet and Van Duerzen.

Shohet (2008:188) describes passionate supervision as “a space to bring fear into consciousness and dissolve it so we can bring healing for supervisor, supervisee and client”.

My hope and aim will be to provide a kind, tentative exploration that supports, challenges, contains and affirms, but at all times respects and honours the supervisees’ wellbeing, growth and professional development.

"We first need to get to know each other" (Lahad, 2000:17).  

Knowing how hard it can be to find the right ‘fit’ in supervision, I am happy for us to have a brief introductory video or telephone chat to test the water! So, please email to arrange, or for any further information.

I am currently working from a quiet and safe office at home; a space that is fully equipped to work on-line using video calls or by telephone. In person work will soon also be available.