Rosalind Townsend
Supervisor-tutor
Registration No. 47231
About me
Finding the right supervisor to support your practice is, as I know from my own experience as a therapist, such an important step. Not only does this allow supervision to be flexibly tailored to your needs as a practitioner, but it will also ensure you have a space in which you are comfortable to share ideas, discuss any ethical concerns that arise and develop your understanding and application of the ideas and techniques that we work with. The excellent supervision that I have been fortunate enough to experience since starting my practice some 15 years ago hugely informs how I now work as a supervisor.
With more experienced peers, supervision often takes the form of in-depth discussion of more complex cases or practice challenges that are faced, sitting alongside mutually stretching conversations regarding how to apply or adapt techniques or understandings to work effectively from a particular client’s model of reality. With trainee therapists and newly qualified practitioners, supervision is combined with a teaching / mentoring role, where we will take a structured approach to setting oversight of ongoing client work alongside ensuring that you have the correct tools and understanding, in the broadest sense, to practice ethically and effectively with the clients you work with.
I always encourage prospective supervisees to request an initial conversation – free of charge, of course – in order that we can check out that working together feels as though it will be a good fit, so if you are interested in having supervision with me please do send me an email, and we will arrange a time to speak.
In my private practice and through my work with PTSD Resolution and Occupational Health, I am experienced in working with all forms of emotional distress.
Qualifications
HG.Dip.P
Accredited HG Supervisor
BA (hons)
PGCE
Professional Memberships
MHGI (Snr Accred)
Testimonials
It was a Trauma Awareness course led by Ros and reading a book that she had written about understanding PTSD that inspired me to train as an HG Therapist. Now qualified and in private practice I continue to hone my skills and learn from and discuss with Ros the many ways and different options to support clients who are dealing with complex situations. Ros has a wealth of experience, challenges my thinking, and supports my continuing growth as a therapist. I enjoy our sessions and always come away with more confidence, sound advice and guidance.
As an experienced Human Givens psychotherapist, I consider supervision essential for my effectiveness as a practitioner. My supervision sessions with Ros flow seamlessly, providing a much-needed space to step back from the minutiae of my work. Ros’s expertise and experience foster thought-provoking conversations, allowing me to explore new questions about my clients' needs and my own as a practitioner. My supervision sessions with Ros, I would say are invaluable to my practice.
Supervision with Ros has been invaluable. Our discussions have helped me to deepen my understanding of needs, resources and barriers as well as how to apply the different treatment protocols. I feel supported and stretched within sessions, which is assisting me to continue my development as a therapist.