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Introduction
Supervision is an integral part of the delivery of effective psychological therapies, fulfilling the functions of improve outcomes for people receiving treatment, provide support to individual therapists, and improve therapist performance and professional development (NCCMH, 2025). In addition, supervision improves therapists’ competence and that supervisees have a positive perception of more active training methods (Alfonsson et al.2020). However, how do we make the most of supervision to maximise the benefits for our clients and our supervisees?
Effective supervision goes beyond administrative oversight, creating a reflective space where supervisees can explore challenges, develop critical thinking, and enhance professional skills. Using active, experiential methods engages supervisees fully, translating learning into improved client outcomes. Integrating cultural awareness ensures diverse perspectives are acknowledged, promoting inclusive practice. Maximising supervision fosters growth, confidence, and competence in supervisees, directly enhancing client care.
The event will be equivalent to 2.3/4hrs of CPD.
Content
In this session, we’ll explore why supervision truly matters and how to make the most of it. We’ll look at how active and experiential methods can make supervision both engaging and practical. Cultural aspects will be a key focus, considering how the backgrounds of supervisors, supervisees, and clients influence the process, and offering strategies to integrate cultural awareness into everyday practice. We’ll also explore supervision of supervision, supporting supervisors to develop confidence, reflective skills, and resilience. Throughout, we’ll discuss common challenges and pitfalls, and consider strategies to overcome them, all aimed at strengthening supervision for both supervisees and clients.
Learning Objectives
• Recap key aspects of clinical supervision for LICBT and HI-CBT.
• Provide a refresher on CBT supervision models.
• Explore active supervision and consider how to integrate experiential methods.
• Apply strategies to integrate cultural awareness and sensitivity into supervisory practice, enhancing understanding of supervisees and clients’ diverse backgrounds.
• Consider ways to create an ongoing community of practice within CBT supervision.
Training Modalities
The session will include lecture content, Reflective exercise, Q&A, and polls.
Key References
Alfonsson, S., Lundgren, T., & Andersson, G. (2020). Clinical supervision in cognitive behavior therapy improves therapists’ competence: a single-case experimental pilot study. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 49(5), 425–438. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2020.1737571
National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (2025). NHS Talking Therapies Manual (version 7). https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/the-improving-access-to-psychological-therapies-manual/
Newman, C. F., Reiser, R. P., & Milne, D. L. (2016). Supporting our supervisors: a Summary and Discussion of the Special Issue on CBT supervision. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 9, e29. doi:10.1017/S1754470X16000106
Roscoe, J. (2021). Conceptualising and managing supervisory drift. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 14, e37. doi:10.1017/S1754470X21000350
Vekaria, B. (2021). Discussion of race and ethnicity in supervision: A supervisee’s perspective (Doctoral dissertation, University of Southampton).
About the presenter
Taf Kunorubwe is a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with experience working as a PWP and High-Intensity Therapist in England. He has also led Low Intensity CBT (LICBT) and CBT training courses in Wales. Currently, Taf works part-time in private practice, with a special interest in improving access and outcomes for clients from diverse backgrounds. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a guest lecturer at several universities and as a trainer in the field. He also offers consultancy services to both local and national organizations, actively contributing to projects focused on enhancing the quality and accessibility of mental health services.
Who should attend
This session will benefit LICBT and HI practitioners, supervisors, and educators who want to enhance their supervision skills, integrate active and experiential methods, and develop cultural awareness in their practice.