Alison O'Connor

Alison O'Connor


Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)

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Supervisor - Cardiff

Cardiff CF10
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Wheelchair accessible office
  • Concessionary rates

About me and my therapy practice

I am a highly experienced supervisor with a postgraduate diploma and MA in Consultative Supervision.  I worked for several years as a Lecturer in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Consultative Supervision at University of South Wales and am passionate about supporting supervisees to grow and learn. 

I see supervision as a collaborative endeavour which enables practitioners to learn through reflective practice, deepen their understanding of their clients and reduce feelings of isolation, burnout and self-doubt which can arise in our profession.

I am committed to providing high-quality, collaborative supervision which enables supervisees to share the weight and complexity of their work, develop their clinical practice and feel supported. 

I enjoy working with qualified and trainee counsellors and therapists, nurses, arts practitioners and other frontline staff.

Practice description

I offer group and individual supervision, creating a safe space for supervisees to reflect on their client work, and identify and work through areas of challenge and growth. I offer supervision on zoom or at my practice in Cardiff Bay. 

My first session

I share the belief that supervision is a relationship in which we reflect on other relationships. Our first session will be  a chance to get to know a little  about each other and for us to decide whether or not we would be a good fit to work together. I will ask you about your previous experiences of supervision, what you have found helpful or unhelpful and what you are looking for in a supervisor right now. If we feel I am not the right person to work with you, I will try to signpost another supervisor who may be a better fit for your needs and preferences. 

What I can help with

Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Men's issues, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Self esteem, Service veterans, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Eclectic, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy

Languages spoken

English