Janet Brandling

I view supervision as a joint endeavour; a mechanism to attend to the client- therapist relationship, within the wider environment, and as a developmental process for the individuals involved and the profession. Although supervision is different from therapy, I believe it is important to consider how our own history impacts on the work and I welcome reflection on the personal as well as the professional.

I believe supervision is important to ensure that supervisees also feel nourished. They are often providing psychological support to people who have endured extreme hardship and trauma, and this can be extremely demanding, thus they require support too.

I am influenced by the seven eyed model of supervision (Hawkins & McMahon, 2020), which is relational and systemic. This means I work in a relational way, considering each of the people and also the co-creation between client and supervisee, supervisor and supervisee. This is all considered within the wider social and cultural context. I am also influenced by Gilbert & Evans (2020) who pose a psychotherapeutic approach to supervision.

I completed a Diploma Award in Supervision at CSTD (Centre for Supervision, Training and Development). CSTD Bath is endorsed by The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy as a ‘Recognised Supervisor Training’ and meets all UKCP’s requirements for Supervision Training’.

Currently I am providing supervision at £55 per session.

For more information please get in touch using the contact form.

I work in Bristol on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10-7.

Are you feeling worried, anxious or really low? Does it hold you back or get in the way of things you want?

Is there a job you want but just can’t apply?

Are you feeling worried about what people think of you?

Are you in a relationship that isn’t going to well and you are unhappy?

Do things that have happened in the past get in the way of how you are now?

If this sounds familiar get in touch with me now to explore this further or to see whether I am the right therapist for you.

I believe it is very important for us to develop a trusting working relationship. My style is warm and welcoming, and I’ll be interested in how you see the world. Together we can look at both the past and present to see how your experiences have an effect on you right now. I will engage in our discussions, rather than only being quiet. I am interested to provide a safe space for you to share your feelings. I work in an open-ended way, which means I don’t limit the number of sessions, we would work together to see what it is you need.

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist & Counsellor, trained at the Metanoia Institute. This means I am influenced by several therapy traditions (developmental, attachment, psychodynamic, poly-vagal, neuroscience) and I work relationally and I am trauma-informed. I work with adults, including older people. I do not currently work with couples or children. I work with many issues including those related to anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief and loss, health or caring issues. 

I work in Weston super Mare on Tuesdays. Some exceptions are negotiable.

Are you feeling worried, anxious or really low? Does it hold you back or get in the way of things you want? 

• Is there a job you want but just can’t apply? 
• Are you feeling worried about what people think of you? 
• Are you in a relationship that isn’t going to well and you are unhappy? 
• Do things that have happened in the past get in the way of how you are now?