Hobman, Patricia (2018) The meaning and impact of supervision for experienced counsellors: a relational narrative. PhD thesis, University of Leeds.
Abstract
This research explores the meaning and impact of supervision for experienced counsellors. Eight experienced counsellors were interviewed twice, the interviews were transcribed and analysed using a dialogical narrative inquiry. Three narrative typologies were developed as a result: Relational; Support; and Career-long. This research suggests that experienced counsellors attribute meaning and impact in supervision primarily through the relationship they had with their supervisor. A particular type of relationship was articulated, and based on the core conditions: congruence, empathy and unconditional positive regard. If the relationship felt safe, and was based on the core conditions, it appears possible to fulfil the ethical requirements inherent in career-long and mandated supervision. In particular, participants expressed a preference for egalitarian and non-hierarchical relationship in supervision. Safe supervision affords a space which can facilitate a range of important functions: self-care; restorative; therapeutic; personal development; compassion, and at times love; and, finally, can be free of unhelpful power dynamics. The narrative typologies of Support and Career-long relate to professional and ethical issues. Supervision for accredited members of BACP is an ethical requirement across the career life-span. And both typologies articulate stories about the impact of that on experienced counsellors. Furthermore, participant narratives, and the literature about supervision, raised questions such as: the efficacy of supervision; power in the supervisory relationship; whether what works for a trainee counsellor is fit for purpose for experienced counsellors; and the professionalisation of counselling.
Metadata
Keywords: | Supervision; experienced counsellors; relationship, ethics; and professional issues. |
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Awarding institution: | University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Applied Health Sciences (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Dr Patricia Hobman |
Date Deposited: | 21 Jun 2018 15:09 |
Last Modified: | 21 Jun 2018 15:09 |
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