Creative Supervision: Not About Art, But About Doing Things Differently

Supervision is often described as a requirement, a tick box, or something you should do to stay ethical and safe in practice. And while all of that matters, supervision is also so much more than that.

At its heart, supervision is a space to pause. To step out of the intensity of client work and have somewhere to reflect, question, process and think out loud without judgement. It’s where ethical practice, learning and growth meet real human experience. And where you, as a practitioner, get to be supported too.

Creative supervision doesn’t mean you need to be “creative”, artistic or confident with materials. It’s not about making art or producing anything at all. Creativity in supervision is simply about doing things differently, in ways that suit you as an individual, your way of thinking, and the work you’re holding.

For some people, creativity looks like talking things through in a relaxed, conversational way. For others, it might involve using metaphor, noticing patterns, mapping things out, or exploring what’s stuck when words feel clumsy or circular. It can include reflecting on books, music, films, current affairs, or even moments from everyday life that connect to the work. Sometimes it means sitting with uncertainty rather than rushing to answers.

Creative supervision adapts to the person in the room. Because no two practitioners work the same way, think the same way, or need the same kind of support.

Supervision with me is a collaborative, supportive partnership. It’s not about being told what to do or feeling scrutinised. It’s about creating a safe, discreet space where you can bring the real stuff, the questions, the doubts, the ethical dilemmas, the emotional weight, and the ideas you’re still shaping.

I work with counsellors, therapists and other helping professionals, anyone whose role involves holding people, making complex decisions, and needing somewhere to reflect safely. Confidentiality and discretion are essential. What you bring to supervision stays there. This is not content for social media, and it’s not something that leaves the room.

Sessions are offered as 60 or 90 minutes, depending on what feels most supportive for your work. I offer supervision online, in person, or as a blend of both. I also provide ongoing support between sessions, with unlimited calls, emails and WhatsApp messages, because practice doesn’t only happen neatly inside a booked hour.

Alongside clinical reflection, I also support practice and business growth, not in a prescriptive, one-size-fits-all way, but in a way that helps you grow into the kind of work, practice or service you want to build. Something sustainable, ethical and aligned with who you are.

I offer a limited number of student concessions, because support early in practice matters.

Supervision isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being thoughtful, reflective and supported. Creative supervision simply makes room for you to arrive as you are, and to grow from there.

If you’d like to find out more, drop me a message or email and we can have an informal chat, no pressure, I am a true believer in trusting your gut,

Take gentle care

Louise

“Because sometimes, words are not enough”