Frances Palmer-Thompson

Availability for Clinical Supervision

Monday to Friday: 6 pm to 10 pm.

Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm.

Sunday: Closed.

Morning appointments between 9 am and 10 am may be available on request. All clinical supervision sessions are by appointment only.

I am an integrative counsellor and the practitioner behind Navigating Seasons Counselling Services, based in Oldbury. I am a BACP-accredited counsellor and currently completing the CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Clinical Supervision. I am a Supervisor in Training, developing my supervisory practice through ongoing learning, reflection and professional development.

My practice is informed by an appreciation of the different experiences, identities and circumstances that shape each person’s life. As a counsellor with lived experience of visual impairment, chronic health conditions and of  Black British Caribbean heritage, I recognise the importance of accessibility, identity, culture and individual difference in therapeutic work.

I see clinical supervision as a collaborative space for reflection, professional development and accountability. I aim to provide a respectful, supportive and non-judgemental environment where practitioners can explore their client work, consider challenges, reflect on their responses and develop their clinical thinking. I believe that openness, curiosity and a willingness to question our practice are important to ethical and effective counselling.

My approach values the therapeutic relationship, self-awareness and the importance of working within professional boundaries and the limits of competence. I welcome honest reflection on both the challenges and successes of practice, recognising that professional development is an ongoing process.

Based in Oldbury, I offer supervision online and by telephone to practitioners across Sandwell, the Black Country, the wider West Midlands and throughout the UK.

My counselling approach is integrative, with the person-centred approach at its core. I also draw on psychodynamic thinking, Transactional Analysis (TA), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, aspects of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic approaches, according to the client’s needs and my competence.

In my developing supervision practice, I draw on the Integrative Developmental Model and the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision. These frameworks inform reflection on supervisee development, client work, therapeutic relationships, the supervisory relationship and the wider context of practice.

My particular areas of interest include complex trauma and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), neurodiversity, chronic health conditions and sight loss. My perspective is informed by my counselling experience and lived experience, alongside an appreciation of the importance of accessible and inclusive practice.

I aim to support practitioners in exploring clinical work, ethical questions, professional boundaries and their developing therapeutic identity, while remaining mindful of client welfare and the limits of my supervisory competence.

I currently have one free clinical supervision training placement available for a suitable supervisee as part of my CPCAB training. I also offer a free 25-minute initial conversation to discuss supervision needs and suitability.

Clinical supervision fees: £40 per 60-minute session for qualified and newly qualified counsellors, and £30 per 60-minute session for counselling students.

As I am a Supervisor in Training, trainee counsellors should check with their training provider whether supervision with a practitioner at my current stage of training meets their course requirements.

I offer a free 25-minute initial conversation for prospective clinical supervision clients. This provides an opportunity for us to discuss your supervision needs, professional background, current stage of practice and what you hope to gain from supervision. It also allows us to consider whether working together would be appropriate.

During this conversation, we can discuss your experience, the client work you bring to supervision, your expectations and any relevant training provider or professional requirements. I welcome questions about my approach, the supervision models that inform my developing practice and my current status as a Supervisor in Training.

As a BACP-accredited counsellor currently completing the CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Clinical Supervision, I aim to be transparent about my training, experience and scope of competence. If you are a trainee counsellor, I recommend checking with your training provider whether supervision with a Supervisor in Training meets your course requirements.

There is no obligation to proceed following the initial conversation. If we agree to work together, we can discuss practical arrangements, confidentiality, contracting, professional responsibilities, fees and the structure of ongoing sessions before supervision begins.

I currently have one free clinical supervision training placement available for a suitable supervisee as part of my CPCAB training.

Supervision is available online and by telephone throughout the UK.

Clinical supervision fees: £40 per 60-minute session for qualified and newly qualified counsellors, and £30 per 60-minute session for counselling students.

I currently have availability for new clients and work online and by telephone, offering sessions via this provides flexibility, and accessibility, allowing you to attend therapy from a space that feels comfortable and private for you.

My current working hours are:

• Weekday evenings: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

• Saturdays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Limited concessions and supported spaces may be discussed during your initial free 25-minute discovery call based on current diary availability.

Navigating Seasons Counselling Services

BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor specialising in C-PTSD, Neurodiversity, Chronic Health Conditions and Sight Loss.

Finding the right counselling support can be difficult. From my base in Oldbury, I offer counselling by telephone and online video, supporting adults and young people aged 16+ across the Black Country, Sandwell and the wider UK.

My approach is warm, straightforward and informed by professional training and lived experience. I work with you as an individual, taking into account your circumstances, identity, health and what you need from counselling.

How I Can Help

General Wellbeing: Anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, relationships and difficult life changes.

Complex Trauma (C-PTSD): Support with the effects of complex trauma, including relationships, emotional regulation, boundaries and difficult patterns.

Neurodiversity: Neuro-affirmative support for ADHD and Autism, including masking, burnout and overwhelm.

Chronic Health and Sight Loss: Counselling informed by professional training and lived experience, including adjustment, identity, loss and the emotional impact of ongoing health conditions or sight loss.

How I Work

I use an integrative approach, drawing from Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and IFS-informed ways of working, alongside trauma-informed and body-aware practice.

Inclusive and Accessible Care

I offer a neuro-affirmative and LGBTQ+ friendly service. Telephone and online sessions can also make counselling more accessible if travelling, health needs, disability or sensory needs make attending in person difficult.

Next Steps

I offer a free 25-minute Initial Conversation so you can ask questions, tell me a little about what brings you to counselling, and see whether I might be the right counsellor for you.

Navigating Seasons: Clinical Specialisms and Approach

My counselling work focuses particularly on complex trauma and C-PTSD, neurodiversity, chronic health conditions, sight loss and significant life changes. I also work with anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationships and the many different ways life can become difficult to manage.

I work with adults and young people aged 16+ from all backgrounds. As a Black British Caribbean therapist with lived experience of sight loss and chronic health conditions, I understand how identity, health and the way other people see you can affect how you experience the world and yourself.

My approach is Person-Centred, trauma-informed and integrative. I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what feels useful for you, rather than expecting you to fit into one particular way of working.

Where appropriate, I also draw on IFS-informed ideas to help you make sense of different thoughts, feelings and responses, particularly when parts of you seem to be pulling in different directions. The aim is to help you understand yourself with greater compassion and make sense of what you are experiencing.

Sessions take place from the comfort of your own home by telephone or online video. We work at a pace that feels manageable for you, with space to talk openly about what is happening without judgement.

If you would like to find out more, you can book a free 25-minute Initial Conversation. This gives us an opportunity to talk about what you are looking for and whether counselling with me feels like the right fit.

25 Minute Initial Conversation – Free (optional)

This call offers a chance to explore whether counselling feels right for you. We will discuss your needs, expectations, and how the counselling process works. You can ask questions and decide if you feel comfortable moving forward.

Initial Assessment Consultation – £40

This session helps us understand your needs and goals before starting counselling. It includes gathering relevant information and agreeing on the session structure. Timing is arranged mutually.

Individual Counselling Session – £50 per session.

Each session lasts 50 minutes and is delivered remotely online or telephone. Sessions are tailored to your needs and paced to support your emotional wellbeing.

Limited concessions may be available for those on benefits or on a low income subject to availability.

Please note an initial assessment needs to be completed before delivery of regular counselling sessions.