Profession:
Speech and Language Therapist
Location:
East Devon
Work context/Areas of interest and specialism:
- Acquired neurological conditions
- Dysphagia
- AAC
- Functional and Organic Mental Health
Experience/training/membership:
- I am a speech and language therapist with nearly 20 years’ experience working with adults with acquired speech, language, communication and/or swallowing difficulties
- In the past 10 years, I have gained extensive experience working alongside case managers and other rehabilitation therapists in the medico-legal field. I have recently started working as an Expert Witness in the field of acquired brain injury
- I have extensive experience in supervising junior therapists, students and SLT assistants. In addition, I am the chair and co-ordinator of the South West Neuro Local ASLTIP (Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice) Group
- Completion of intandem Foundation Supervision Training Series
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for SLTs, City Lit
- Effective Counselling Skills for SLTs, City Lit
- Acquired Language Disorders: Analysis and Intervention, Merit, MSc Module, Sheffield University
- Dysphagia training (adults), Sheffield University
- MSc Speech and Language Sciences, University College London
Professional Memberships:
- Health Professions Council (HCPC) PIN : SL 17277
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT): RC0019988
- Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
- Acquired Brain Injury CEN
- Computers in Therapy CITCEN
Description of supervision service:
Who:
Speech and language therapists ✅
Allied health professionals ✅
NHS workers ✅
Independent practitioners ✅
Social service employees
Education staff
Voluntary sector workers ✅
Newly qualified practitioners ✅
Cross-specialism ✅
Cross-profession ✅
Type:
Individual ✅
Paired ✅
Group ✅
Team ✅
Managerial Supervision
Professional Supervision ✅
Supervision of supervision ✅
Access:
Face-to-face:
— supervisor’s base
— supervisee’s base ✅
— neutral location ✅
Telephone: ✅
Video teleconference: ✅
Description of supervision approach:
My ethos and approach are rooted in a firm belief that the supervisory relationship is equal. I aim to create a safe and supportive space in which the supervisee can trust in their own wisdom. I would describe my approach as non-judgemental, confidential, professional and with open enquiry. I use the skills I have gained from counselling skills training to ensure the supervisee feels listened to and valued. I encourage a person-centred approach, allowing a space for the supervisee to lead and use the time how they wish. I offer a free initial 30 minutes to explore if we will be a good fit and to understand the values, learning style and previous experience of supervision that the supervisee has.
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07930 498864
Website: swhealthworks.co.uk