Valerie Northcote

My working week is Monday to Thursday late afternoon and evenings and daytime on Fridays. Supervision is usually scheduled during office hours..

I have been a supervisor for over a decade having started as a Relate Supervisor, supervising the practice of young people counsellors, couple counsellors and sex therapists.

Since then I have had the pleasure or providing supervision to counselling students as well as qualified counsellors working in charities, the NHS and private practice.  I have also provided supervision to emotional support workers working within sexual violence and bereavement services... 

Alongside this I am also able to offer management supervision.

I pride myself of focusing on the welfare of the supervisee as well as on their practice. I provide a non-judgemental and supportive space to explore all aspects of the supervisees work as well as the impact of external factors.

I can also provide group supervision.

1-2-1 supervision can be provided in person in Ross-on-Wye, in the workplace or via Zoom or telephone..

The first supervision session is about setting boundaries and beginning to establish the supervisory relationship.  You will have been sent the supervision contract before hand and we will also go over this during this first session.

We will also establish your goals for our sessions and how they will be formatted so you get the most out of your supervision..

Any special requirements for trainees will also be discussed.