How much supervision does a psychotherapist need?

At least one hour per month should be individual supervision. After three years of registration, a minimum of 12 hours per year consultation. Over 50 per cent of this should be with an approved supervisor* but some consultation may be with psychotherapists registered in another modality.

How do you become a psychotherapist supervisor?

You must hold a professional qualification in counselling or psychotherapy (BACP or UKCP accredited course or equivalent). You must have been in clinical practice for at least three years. You will need to practice supervision or work in a supervisory capacity during the course.

How do I become a BACP accredited supervisor?

Have undertaken at least 90 contact hours of supervision with individual counsellors or psychotherapists over a minimum of two years. You need to show us that you’ve been practising as a supervisor of individuals for a minimum of two years and have completed at least 90 hours.

How many members does the UKCP have?

At the beginning of 2020, before coronavirus, UKCP commissioned a survey of our 10,000 members to explore how psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors work today.

Do counselling supervisors need supervision?

Supervision is a requirement by the BACP to ensure all counsellors in practice are keeping their skills up to date and that they work in a safe and ethical way. Supervision in counselling also forms part of the counsellor’s professional and personal development.

How many hours supervision should a counsellor have?

1.5 hours or adequate supervision for your needs is recommended if you’re seeing contracted clients. If you have a full case load, you may need to increase these hours as you see necessary. If you’re working towards accreditation, 1.5 hours is required.

What qualifications do you need to be a supervisor in counselling?

Evidence of Professional qualification in a helping profession. Evidence of membership of a relevant professional body for at least one year. Evidence of at least one year of post-qualification practice. Evidence of a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling or other professional person-centred skills equivalent.

Does a counselling supervisor have to be qualified?

Accredited membership Your supervisor should be sufficiently experienced in counselling and psychotherapy, or a closely related field, and ideally have some training and qualifications in supervision.

How many members does UKCP have?

10,000 members
At the beginning of 2020, before coronavirus, UKCP commissioned a survey of our 10,000 members to explore how psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors work today.

Can counsellors join UKCP?

Eligible students, trainees and qualified psychotherapists or psychotherapeutic counsellors can now join online.