Supervision for therapists who want space to think deeply, work confidently with complexity and develop their clinical voice
I offer individual and group supervision for therapists seeking a warm, thoughtful and clinically grounded space to reflect on their work, strengthen clinical judgement and develop with confidence.
I am a Chartered Psychologist, EMDR Consultant and BABCP-accredited CBT Supervisor, with almost two decades of experience across NHS, private, charitable, academic and forensic settings.
My supervision is particularly suited to therapists working with trauma, complex presentations, relational dynamics, risk, dissociation, shame and emotionally demanding clinical work.
This Supervision May Suit You If...
You may find this approach helpful if you:
- want more than protocol review or case management
- are working with trauma, complexity or relational intensity
- value thoughtful challenge alongside support
- want to strengthen confidence in your own clinical judgement
- sometimes feel stuck, uncertain or emotionally impacted by the work
- want supervision that considers both the client and how you are holding the work
- are developing your professional identity or integrating different therapeutic approaches
My Supervision Style
My style is warm, relational and reflective, while also offering clear clinical thinking and constructive feedback.
I see supervision as more than case discussion. It is a space to think about formulation, treatment planning, the therapeutic relationship, risk, ethical questions, professional development and the therapist’s own responses to the work.
I pay particular attention to how the therapist is holding the work, including confidence, stuckness, uncertainty, boundaries, emotional impact and professional identity.
My aim is to create a space that feels safe enough for honesty, thoughtful enough for depth and clinically grounded enough to support good practice.
“Her person-centred approach offers a skillful balance of support and challenge. I have learned strong clinical skills, and Martha’s supervision has greatly benefited my practice.”
Dr Samantha Richards, Chartered Psychologist
Outcomes of Supervision
Supervision can support you to:
- feel clearer when cases become complex or stuck
- strengthen formulation and clinical decision-making
- develop confidence in your professional judgement
- think more deeply about relational dynamics and therapist responses
- work with greater steadiness around risk and uncertainty
- integrate EMDR, CBT and trauma-informed thinking more confidently
- feel less isolated in difficult clinical work
- develop a stronger and more reflective professional identity
Who I Work With
I supervise trainee EMDR therapists and qualified clinicians, including:
- EMDR therapists
- CBT therapists
- counselling psychologists
- clinical psychologists
- psychological therapists
- counsellors and psychotherapists
- therapists in private practice
- clinicians working in NHS, forensic, charitable and organisational settings
Supervisees often come to me because they value a balance of warmth, challenge, specialist knowledge and space for deeper clinical thinking.
Areas I Can Support With
Supervision may include:
- EMDR case conceptualisation
- CBT-informed formulation and treatment planning
- complex trauma and PTSD
- dissociation and parts-informed practice
- attachment trauma and relational dynamics
- risk, shame and forensic complexity
- stuck processing or blocked clinical work
- therapist confidence and professional development
- therapy recordings and competency development
- EMDR accreditation preparation
- safeguarding and ethical dilemmas
- therapist wellbeing and the emotional impact of clinical work
I am particularly interested in helping therapists feel more anchored, attuned and clinically clear when working with trauma and complexity.
Individual Supervision
Individual supervision offers focused space to reflect on clinical work, strengthen skills and consider professional development.
Sessions can be arranged online or in person, depending on availability and location.
Supervision may be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or ad hoc, with sessions usually lasting one hour or 90 minutes.
Group Supervision
I facilitate group supervision for qualified therapists.
Groups offer the opportunity to learn from one another, share clinical experiences, reduce professional isolation and build confidence through collaborative discussion.
They are clinically focused, relationally grounded and particularly suited to therapists who value both specialist supervision and peer learning.
EMDR Supervision
As an EMDR Consultant, I supervise therapists using EMDR with PTSD, complex trauma, attachment trauma, dissociation, shame, stuck processing and relational difficulties.
Supervision may focus on case conceptualisation, readiness, stabilisation, pacing, blocked processing, interweaves, parts-informed thinking, therapist confidence and integration of EMDR within wider trauma-informed practice.
Where appropriate, I also support therapists working towards EMDR accreditation.
CBT Supervision
As a BABCP-accredited CBT Supervisor, I offer CBT supervision for experienced therapists looking for a thoughtful and clinically reflective space.
CBT remains an important part of my clinical background, although my current practice is more integrative, with EMDR as my preferred and primary modality.
I often draw on EMDR, attachment-informed thinking, trauma-informed practice, parts-informed approaches and CBT to help therapists think about formulation, stuck points, therapist responses, risk, relational dynamics and clinical complexity.
CBT supervision with me may be particularly helpful for therapists who already have a solid CBT foundation and are seeking supervision that goes beyond protocol adherence.
Where appropriate, I can support formulation, treatment planning, therapy recordings and competency development. If you are looking for highly structured, protocol-led CBT supervision or intensive CTS-R preparation, another CBT supervisor whose current work is primarily CBT-focused may be a better fit.
Testimonials
“Martha is versatile and flexible in her approach to supervision. She supervised me when I was a trainee and continues to do so now that I am a certified CBT therapist. Martha is passionate about psychotherapy and teaching. She offers great suggestions when I feel stuck with clients and makes supervision reflective, helping me find my own solutions.”
Patryk Z, Fully Accredited CBT Therapist
“Martha has been integral to my development as a CBT therapist, providing honest and constructive feedback. She helped me understand protocols, strengthen my practice and develop collaborative plans to move forward.”
Holli McMenamin, CBT Therapist
“Martha is approachable, supportive and reliable. She assists me in case conceptualisation, treatment planning and professional development, offering both positive feedback and constructive criticism.”
Rae Thomson, CBT Therapist
“Martha creates a safe space for supervision, where I can ask anything without fear of judgment. Her commitment to my personal development has been amazing.”
Rachel Banks, Qualified CBT Therapist
Supervision Enquiries
I offer a limited number of individual and group supervision spaces.
To enquire, please get in touch with your professional background, the type of supervision you are looking for, and whether you are interested in individual, group or ad hoc supervision.