Sue Brewster

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I provide a specialist service offering Supervision & Consultation to professionals working with children, young people & families. 

Agencies I currently work with include Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Social Care, Mental Health Practitioners, Teachers & Support Staff in Education as well as a variety of professionals working therapeutically with children & young people. 

I am Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience.

Although Psychodynamic theory underpins my clinical thinking, in my supervision work with Supervisees I am more fluid and use a variety of approaches, strategies and interventions. This enables me to respond appropriately to individuals needs and for the warmth of a therapeutic relationship to act as a supportive base for further exploration, development and growth of your clinical work. 

I am also currently working as Wellbeing Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in a Secondary School and have been Supervising mental health professionals and school staff for many years.  I am Level 3 Safeguard trained and hold a professional Supervision qualification. 

Sessions can be held online over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or face to face at my Consulting Room based in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire. 

Inspiring supervision and deep reflective practice are at the heart of development, both professionally and personally.  I believe that it is a privilege to earn the trust of my Supervisees and to be invited to walk alongside them as they guide and support their clients.

Offering a specialist service to professionals working with children & young people I draw on my wealth of experience and am informed by the latest research so that your Supervision or Consultation is tailored to your clinical needs.

Types of Supervision offered 

• Reflective Supervision: Focuses on the emotional aspects of the work and encourages practitioners to reflect on their feelings, thoughts, and experiences when working with children and young people.

• Clinical Supervision: Clinical supervision establishes a formal process of support, reflection, learning and development that is of benefit to both newly registered and experienced professionals by supporting their individual development. Focusing on improving clinical skills, knowledge, and practice.

• Caseload Supervision: An ability to monitor and if necessary adjust the supervisee's caseload (e.g. number. of clients, case mix and balance of type of work) in order to ensure that you are able to function optimally.

Consultation: Consultation sessions can be a one off or multiple sessions offered to think through a particular case or circumstance.  Often used by organisations such as Schools or Colleges to help build support plans for students and families. It may involve discussing treatment strategies, student plans, diagnostic considerations, client life experience conceptualisation, or interventions tailored to a particular client or situation.

• Consultation can be more informal and occur less often compared to supervision.

In all of my work I hold central the importance of constructive challenge and the need for us all to be held to account for our professional action or in-action.

After initial contact by telephone or email our first session will be to establish if my approach would suit your needs.  If so we will spend that session agreeing our contract, and agenda, which will include time frame for meetings and expectations. 

This session is charged at my hourly rate. 

Limited session times available face to face or online.  Evening spaces are available.

When life feels overwhelming, it can be difficult to know where to turn. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck. Whatever has brought you to therapy, taking the first step to seek support is an act of courage.

I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful change. Feeling understood, accepted and safe enough to explore difficult thoughts and feelings is often where healing begins. From our first meeting, we'll work together to see whether I'm the right therapist for you.

My original training was in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and these principles continue to underpin my work. However, over many years of clinical practice and ongoing professional development, I have developed a flexible and integrative approach, drawing on a range of therapeutic models to meet your individual needs.

I offer a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly at your own pace. Together, we can explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns may be influencing your present relationships, emotions and sense of self, while also using practical strategies to help you manage current challenges.

Therapy is not about being given advice or being told what to do. Rather, it is a process of developing greater self-awareness, resilience and choice, enabling lasting change and a more fulfilling way of living.

I work alongside you with compassion, curiosity and respect, tailoring therapy to your unique experiences, goals and circumstances.

Many of the people I work with appear to be coping on the outside whilst feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or exhausted within. They may have spent years carrying anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, addiction, or a persistent sense that something isn't quite right, without fully understanding why.

Often, they are seeking more than symptom relief. They want clarity, self-understanding, stronger relationships, and the freedom to live with greater confidence and authenticity. Some come to therapy following a crisis or significant life event; others simply reach a point where they no longer want to struggle alone.

With over 20 years' experience, I have worked with people across all stages of life, from teenagers through to older adults. At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a warm, trusting and non-judgemental space where you feel safe enough to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences openly.

My relational and psychodynamic approach helps us understand how past experiences may influence the way you feel, relate to others, and navigate life's challenges today. Alongside gaining insight into deeper patterns, I will support you in finding practical ways to manage current difficulties and move towards meaningful change.

Whatever has brought you to therapy, your experiences matter. You do not have to make sense of everything on your own. We will work together at a pace that feels right for you.

Let’s see if we’re the right match by arranging an initial session in which you will be able to decide if my approach is right for you.  

Ongoing sessions can then be tailored for your circumstances and can be offered either weekly or fortnightly or monthly.  We will discuss this at our first meeting and decide between us which would be right for you. 

Before we begin, we’ll agree a clear and straightforward therapeutic (written) contract. This outlines how we will work together and helps create a safe, consistent, and supportive space for you.

The agreement covers practical details such as session length and frequency, fees, and cancellations, as well as confidentiality and its limits. As a therapist, I follow professional and ethical guidelines, which means that what you share will be treated with care and respect, with confidentiality only broken in exceptional circumstances (for example, where there is a risk of serious harm).

The contract also explains boundaries around our work together and how your personal information is stored in line with data protection requirements.

I aim to make this process as transparent and collaborative as possible, and I will always be happy to talk through any part of the agreement or answer any questions you may have.