Clinical Supervision and Consultancy Training (12 Days) With Bernd Leygraf
Approved for CPD by the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists
Supervision is not Oversight –
it’s Insight, reflection and growth
Course Description
This 12-day online training “Certificate in Clinical Supervision and Consultancy” facilitated via Zoom, provides a comprehensive foundation for practitioners wishing to develop their skills as clinical supervisors and consultants, whether they work with individuals, relationships or teams.
Designed for therapists, counsellors, coaches, and other professionals, the course introduces participants to key frameworks, models, and practices in supervision. While the program covers supervision across a wide range of clinical contexts, it offers a limited but focused exploration of supervising sexuality and relationship issues, supporting participants to approach these often complex and sensitive areas with greater confidence and clarity. It is a Level 7 training.
The Philosophy
The philopsophy of this training is primarily idiosyncratic (Clarkson 2010) recognising that the primary vehicle for the therapy (and supervisory) work is the relationship in itself,in which the practitioner brings their intentional use of self. It is also rooted in an understanding that that many supervisors may well work across different theoretical orientations as well as within their own theoretical stance.
Learning Approach
The training combines theoretical teaching, experiential exercises, and live practice. Participants will have the opportunity to both offer and receive supervision within a supportive peer-learning environment, allowing them to develop their supervisory style while reflecting on their own professional practice.
Key Areas of Focus
- Core principles and responsibilities of supervision
- Ethical frameworks and boundaries in supervisory relationships
- Contracting and managing supervisory alliances
- Methods and models of clinical supervision
- Working with difference and diversity in supervision
- Exploring and dealing with dual roles / conflicts of interest
- Integrating consultancy skills into professional practice
- Exploring supervision of sexuality and relationship issues (limited focus)
- Developing reflective practice and self-awareness as a supervisor
Format
- Delivery: Online via Zoom
- Duration: 4 days of live, interactive training across 4 modules
- Contact Hours: 84 hours of live training
- Guided Learning: 114 hours
- Style: A blend of theory, group work, demonstrations and practical skills development
Applications
- Application Form: Please click here and please also email sambaker.pa@gmail.com to register your interest.
- Intake Interview: There will be a short intake interview to check suitability
- Paying Deposit: If you pay a deposit and your application is not successful, the deposit will be returned in full
- Cancellation Protection (£240) for the Diploma in Clinical Supervision and Consultancy.
Course Requirement & Assessment
- The assessment is based on 2 areas:
- 1. active participation and
- 2. on successful submission of a 3500 case study of supervisory work, assessed at level 7.
- On completion of these participants will be awarded the Diploma in Clinical Supervision and Consultancy
- If the case study is a “refer” participants are given 6 weeks to resubmit
- Some participants may not wish to be assessed formally – they shall receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Who Is This For?
This training is suitable for qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, coaches, and other helping professionals who are:
- Beginning their journey as supervisors
- Expanding their supervisory practice to new contexts
- Interested in consolidating their skills within a structured, supportive training environment
Dates & Times
All sessions 9.30am-4.30pm UK time
Supervision Training Module 1: Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th, Thursday 7th October 2027
Supervision Training Module 2: Sunday 12th, Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th December 2027
Supervision Training Module 3: Sunday 23rd, Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th January 2028
Supervision Training Module 4: Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th March 2028
Cost
For details of pricing and early booking discounts click here
We Offer Early Booking Discounts, and Payment Terms.
The Commitment
Once you ‘sign up’, even if you can’t attend you will pay for all 11 days. Unless otherwise agreed, you are expected to stay for the full 5 hours each day. Please note that a minimum attendance of 85% is required to receive the Certificate. You will be sent a contract and we ask you to sign this and return within 10 days. Payment is taken as acceptance of the contract.
Maximum Numbers 30
About the Trainer: Bernd Leygraf
Consultant Psychotherapist co-founded a number of organisations (London Men’s Forum, UK Standing Conference on Sexual Abuse of Men, the Centre for Personal and Professional Development, the Whittington Hospital Psychotherapy Clinic, the Hungarian Gestalt Association, NAOS Institute). He co-authored with Judi Keshet-Orr the first MSc in Humanistic Psychotherapy and the first Masters programme in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy in the UK. He also authored or co-authored, as well as led, several masters programmes in the UK, primarily at South Bank University, Middlesex University, Westminster and the University of Surrey. He was external examiner to various universities in the UK.
A former Chair of the Professional Standards and Accreditation Board at the European Association for Counselling, and Ethics Committee of COSRT, Bernd works currently with trainees, from over 40 countries. He is familiar with and interested in working with issues of cultural difference. His principal influences in sexological and couples work are David Schnarch, Joseph Zinker, Ellen Bader, Judith Hemming, Joan Lachkar, Judi Keshet-Orr and, as ever, his clients.
In 2023 Bernd was given the Liz McElligot Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession of Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy and for the support and guidance he has provided to the field.
Bernd is proud to have supported – alongside Judi – a significant number of sex and couples therapists in shaping their own professional identities and careers – both in the UK and further afield; some even have moved into offering specialist sex addiction clinics; others are now trainers in this field in their own right.
Bernd is delighted to be (founder and) Honorary Member of the Hungarian Gestalt Association. Clinically speaking Bernd focuses on working with celebrity clients, and on men in leadership, both nationally and globally.
The Commitment
Once you ‘sign up’ by paying your deposit, even if you can’t attend you will pay for all 11 days. Unless otherwise agreed, you are expected to stay for the full 5 hours each day. Please note that a minimum attendance of 85% is required to receive the Certificate.
For Frequently Asked Questions please click here
FOR MORE INFO : If you have further questions please email: sambaker.pa@gmail.com or call Juliet Grayson on 01291 638805
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