Supervision details
Clinical Supervision for Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists
I offer reflective supervision sessions that bring together skilled supervisors and practitioners to explore and enhance their professional practice. These sessions are not considered training, as the supervisor's role is not to “deliver” information. Instead, the focus is on collaborative reflection to support practitioners in problem-solving, improving practice, and deepening their understanding of professional issues. As the UKCC (1996) states:
"Supervision supports the therapist to identify solutions to problems, improve practice, and increase understanding of professional issues."
My approach to Clinical Supervision
There are several models of clinical supervision, including:
One-to-one supervision
Group supervision
Peer group supervision
The choice of approach depends on factors such as personal preference, experience level, qualifications, access to supervision, and the availability of supervisory groups.
My Role as a Supervisor
As a qualified Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, I have the expertise and experience to supervise fellow practitioners. In my supervisory role, I guide and advise therapists on practice guidelines, policies, and professional standards. These sessions are designed to enhance skills and knowledge and foster a deep understanding of accountability.
For experienced practitioners, supervision often serves as a reflective space to explore challenges, celebrate successes, and develop further insight into their practice. Regardless of experience level, effective communication and interaction are key components in a supervisory relationship, as they build trust, rapport, and mutual respect.
Addressing Power Dynamics and Cultural Sensitivity
An important consideration in supervision is the potential presence of power imbalances between supervisor and supervisee. Additionally, transcultural supervision addresses the dynamics that may arise when practitioners from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds work together. I am committed to Equality, Diversity, and Human Rights (EDHR) and adhere to the Equality Act 2010, ensuring that supervision is respectful and inclusive for all participants.
The Five Key Principles of Sharon Dyke Hypnotherapy for Clinical Supervision
To maintain and promote high standards of therapeutic intervention, I have identified five key principles:
Collaborative and Solution-Focused Relationship
Clinical supervision is a reflective and solution-focused professional relationship between the therapist and a skilled supervisor.
Tailored Supervision Process
The supervision process should be co-developed by the therapist and supervisor according to individual needs and local circumstances. Ground rules must be established to promote transparency and confidence in the process.
Access to Supervision
Every therapist should have access to clinical supervision in accordance with the terms outlined in their professional agreement.
Realistic Workload for Supervisors
Supervisors should manage a reasonable number of practitioners to maintain the quality and effectiveness of supervision.
Evaluation of Supervision Impact
Supervision should be evaluated to assess how it influences therapeutic outcomes, practice standards, and service delivery. Evaluation frameworks should be developed and applied locally to ensure continuous improvement.
Each member of APHP has received thorough training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy, is competent and conscientious, and abides strictly by a code of ethics. There are four grades of membership: Licentiate (LAPHP), Registered Member (MAPHP), Accredited Member (MAPHP(acc.)) and Fellow (FAPHP), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy is a member organisation of UKCHO (an umbrella body for the hypnotherapy profession in the United Kingdom).
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Hypnotherapists may become members of the General Hypnotherapy Register if they satisfy certain criteria with regard to both training and ongoing requirements as determined from time to time by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council (GHSC). Members are either registered at Practitioner status (which confirms that the GHR acknowledges their qualification to practice), or Affiliate status. Although Affiliate level registrants will have completed a sufficient number of training hours to equip them to commence seeing clients on a limited basis, the GHR does not acknowledge them to have yet been trained to full practitioner level. All GHR Registered Practitioners are required to accept the published Code of Ethics and Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure.
The National Council for Hypnotherapy holds one of the largest registers of independent Hypnotherapists in the United Kingdom and strives to maintain the highest standards among its members. There is an agreed Code of Conduct, an established Complaints & Disciplinary Procedure and all members are obliged to maintain comprehensive Public Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance, maintain regular CPD (continuing professional development) hours, and attend Supervision when needed.
The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) was set up to provide information about a modern form of Hypnotherapy and its associated benefits to members of the public. The main aim of the AfSFH is to spread awareness of the benefits of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Its secondary aim is to support Hypnotherapists in their businesses by encouraging good practice and self-care.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
