Mary McCabe

I have several spaces available for supervision (and therapy) for trainees and students and experienced therapists for online UK and in-person supervision (S11-Wed only) or as walk/talk (S10).

Monthly, fortnightly, weekly, short-term or consultative supervision is available.

Times available - Mon to Thurs (flexible part-time 9:30 am-6:30pm availability)

Supervision:

Online (UK) or Walk/talk Supervision-£65/hour or £95/90mins

In a therapy room (S11) 1hr sessions Wednesdays only £70/hour at Taylored Psychology, Sharrow Lane

Concessions - Supervision for trainees and student counsellors £60/hr or £85/90 mins

Please contact me if you have any questions about my practice for a free 20 mins consultation.

Welcome to my supervision profile!

I'm an approachable, flexible, experienced and a neuro-affirmative and trauma-informed, integrative and creative, BACP accredited counsellor, ACT therapist, supervisor and trainer.

I specialise in the support of health, education and social care professionals and students, building on 40 years experience in Education, the NHS and charities, as a counsellor, supervisor, teacher, researcher and as a volunteer.

I provide an empathic, non-judgmental, ethical and reflective space, so supervisees feel able to share freely about their clients, the challenges of their work and any significant life issues they may experience. 

Most of my clients and supervisees are neurodivergent as my work is informed by my lived ADHD and autistic experiences and neuro-affirmative training and supervision received.

Supervision

● Qualifications: BPS approved Certificate in Supervision skills, SDS; Diploma in Supervision, Leeds CPD; Certificate in Creative Supervision Skills, Creative Counsellors.

● My supervision draws from various supervision models including Hawkins and Shohet 7 eyed process model, Proctor and Inskipp’s functional model, and developmental, organisational; creative and ACT therapy supervision.

● One-off specialist supervisory support and consultancy on neuro-divergency, mental health issues or ACT approaches.

My supervision provides:

• Restorative support and to endorse the therapist's self-care.
• Guidance on ethical issues and safeguarding matters.
• Space for supervisees to reflect on the therapeutic processes.
• Encouragement for supervisees to reflect on the impact of their work on themselves and challenging dynamics.
• Use of experiential and creative supervision approaches and casework reviews to help supervisees gain new perspectives and insights.
•  Consideration of supervisees’ work context and stage of development.
• Course and career support including business and marketing suggestions and trainee reports, supervisee references or accreditation, if required.

Clinical Supervision (Individual & Group)

Online or in person in Sheffield (S10/S11)

I offer individual and group clinical supervision for both qualified practitioners and trainees. I currently facilitate three supervision groups at Share Psychotherapy and work with a range of individual supervisees in private practice.

My supervisory work is informed by varied careers 40 years:

• 15 years in counselling and mental health roles at Sheffield Hallam University and within the NHS (staff counselling and IAPT); SHARE Psychotherapy and MIND

• 20 years in social policy research and teaching, and voluntary work with organisations such as SYEDA, St Luke’s Hospice.

How I Work as a Therapist

Across 15 years as a counsellor and mental health practitioner, I have supported many clients through empathic listening, helping them make sense of their experiences, and working alongside them as they move towards growth and change.

• Person‑centred and integrative therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Creative and expressive therapies
• Sub‑personality and parts work
• Mindfulness, compassion‑focused approaches and CBT‑informed skills
• My approach is flexible and collaborative, adapting to each client’s needs, preferences and goals.

My Core Aims in Therapy

• Offer a warm, accepting and non‑judgmental therapeutic relationship
• Work collaboratively and creatively, respecting each person’s pace and preferred ways of working
• Support clients in gaining new perspectives and developing more helpful ways of responding to life’s challenges
• Help clients move towards what matters most to them

Specialist Training & Experience

• Creative therapies using art, imagery and writing
• Sub‑personality and parts work
• Bereavement and workplace counselling
• ACT therapy, mindfulness, compassion‑focused and CBT‑informed approaches
• Online and telephone counselling
• Neuro‑affirmative therapy, with experience supporting ADHD and autistic clients
• Mental health conditions and trauma

What to expect 

Getting Started

I offer a free 20‑minute consultation so you can get a feel for how I work, ask questions, and check that I’m the right supervisor for your needs.

Simple Five‑Step Process to begin supervision

1. Introductory call

We arrange a free video or phone call to talk about what you’re looking for.

2. Welcome pack

If you’d like to continue, I’ll send a booking reservation, welcome pack and forms.

3. Session details

I send a calendar invite with the video link, or directions for our first meeting and payment details.

4. Forms returned

You complete and return the forms.

5. Payment

I send you an invoice with payment details that needs paying 24 hours before our 1st session.

Your First Supervision Session

In our first session, we explore:

• your preferred ways of working
• any course, organisational or business requirements
• an overview of your casework
• any concerns or challenges affecting your practice
• any adjustments you may need to feel safe, supported and effective

Welcome to my profile!

Life can be challenging and we all need help at times. Seeking help can be a challenging- so well done for taking this step!

Availability - I currently have spaces for online, phone, in person and walk-talk counselling, supervision, plus training sessions. 

What issues I can help with?

As a highly experienced BACP accredited counsellor, I work with adults of all ages helping with a range of issues including:

changes in family, relationships and life changes, bereavement/loss, identity, anxiety/depression, chronic health and ADHD issues, work/study challenges 

Are you looking for someone who understands what is like to:

• Feel anxious, sad, lonely, frustrated or loss and grief.
• Experience life changes at home, work or University?
• Always be caring for others but have no-one to care for you?
• Adjust to chronic health issues?
• Lose a sense of self or lack self-confidence?
• An inner critic that says you are ‘not good enough’?
• Have an ADHD mind with ‘100 tabs open’ and burn-out 
• Navigate relationship difficulties
• Experience miscarriage, fertility and menopause issues
• Being a mum

Why do clients choose me?

• BACP accredited and registered counsellor
• Trauma and neurodivergent informed
• Specialist in counselling staff, students in health, social care and education.
• The therapeutic approaches I use 
• Able to meet individual needs or preferred ways of working.
• My personal experiences of life, listed above
• Attended my training
• Personal recommendations

Who am I?

A passionate, senior counsellor who specialises in supporting staff and students and neurodivergent people, using a range of flexible approaches including ACT and creative therapies, to meet you particular needs. 

For 15 years I have supported hundreds of students, staff and clients in Universities, the NHS, charities and in private practice and bring over 25 years further experience in teaching, research and care work.

Clients say I am compassionate and easy to talk to. They value the new perspectives gained and the practical approaches and suggestions, that help them move forwards.

Please contact me for a free chat, if it sounds like I could meet your needs. 

I would love the chance to work with you!

How do I work?

I was originally trained in the person-centred approach and value being open, non-judgmental and respect individual needs, autonomy and potential for change.

Additional training has enabled me to offer other therapeutic approaches that my clients and I find helpful and effective.

I draw from a range of therapies including

• Acceptance, compassionate and mindful approaches (ACT Therapy), CBT skills and creative interventions.
• Working with different ‘parts of self’ including inner child or critic, wise-mind and internal conflicts.
• I integrate these approaches to meet your individual needs and preferred ways of working. 
• I work flexibly and adapt therapy to you, rather than expecting you to fit the approach.

Who do I work with?

• Adults – 18 years or above and who live in the UK.
• I specialise in the support and development of professionals and students/trainee counsellors working in health, social care and education settings.
• People from diverse backgrounds, races and cultures, those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent or LGBTQI+

My private practice does not work with children and young people under 18 years, couples, or adults who are actively suicidal, struggling with addictions or who have complex mental health issues.

Instead I suggest other services, so you can access the specialist support you require.

What types of sessions do I offer?

• Integrative counselling
• ACT Therapy
• Creative therapy
• Brief-focused, well-being appointments
• Work, study and ADHD support
• Group and individual supervision
• Training for services, groups and individuals

When and where do sessions take place?

• Tues (9-8pm); Wed (4-8pm)
• Monday fortnighly (9-8pm)
• Online -video call or phone (UK only)
• Walk/talk in person therapy (Sheffield 10)
• In a therapy room (S11)

Fees:

• I offer a free 15 mins introduction call to meet and discuss your needs.
• Therapy sessions cost £65/50 mins session
• Concessionary spaces cost £60/50 mins

It is important for us to discuss if I am the right therapist for you, so I offer a free 15 mins call before your first appointment.

Before your 1st session:

Step 1) We arrange a free introductory video or phone-call.

Step 2) I will send you a session invite, a welcome pack and forms to complete.

Step 3) You will accept the invite and complete and return the forms.

Step 4) I will send you the video link.

During the 1st session

We will explore the issues bringing you to therapy in more detail, go through your forms, our working agreement and make an initial plan for therapy, plus book future appointments.

Later sessions are more in-depth sessions and allow more time to explore issues using helpful approaches.

I offer regular reviews to check if therapy is helping, any changes needed and helpful suggestions to empower you work towards a mutually agreed ending.  

How many sessions will I need?

• Most clients have between 6-26 sessions
• Longer term therapy may be available with regular reviews.

Supervision and training are delivered in other ways. (Please see my supervision and training profiles)

I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about how I work. Please feel free to contact me via text, WhatsApp or email.

I look forward to meeting you!