Supervising Counsellors-In-Training

A specialist CPD for supervisors working with trainees—covering ethics, awarding bodies, relational dynamics and best-practice frameworks.

Supervising trainee counsellors involves more than supporting professional development. It carries added ethical, professional, and institutional responsibilities — to clients, training providers, and awarding bodies — and can feel complex without clear frameworks to guide decision-making.

This specialist CPD session is designed for qualified supervisors who work with counsellors-in-training in placements, agencies, or private practice, and want to strengthen their confidence, clarity, and professional defensibility in this role.

Through reflective discussion and practical examples, the session will explore:

• What makes supervision of trainees distinct from supervision of qualified practitioners
• Ethical and professional responsibilities linked to training providers and awarding bodies
• Navigating the multi-layered relationship between client, trainee, supervisor, and institution
• Key supervisory frameworks to support effective and ethical practice (including Inskipp & Proctor and Bond)

This is a thoughtful, practice-focused session that normalises the challenges of trainee supervision while offering structure, reassurance, and practical guidance to support safe, ethical, and relationally sound work.