Welcome to the first of our panel discussions. Today’s topic is supervision and I am delighted to be joined by a very experienced panel of guests to discuss this important topic. We have Gael Kilduff, Head of Counselling & Psychotherapy with PCI College, an experienced supervisor and therapist, who specialises in working with couples. We have Colm Early, a founder member of the Centre for the Care of Survivors of Torture in Dublin, and of the former HSE Asylum & Refugee Support Service in Drogheda. Colm works as a clinical supervisor and therapist. He has an interest in Employee Assistance programmes and Critical Incident Stress Management in the workplace. He is second year head with PCI College and lectures across the BSc programme. We also have Louise Brennan, who has worked with PCI College for over 11 years and is now in the role of Clinical Manager across all programmes. Louise is passionate about diversity, learning and singing.
We explore the topic of supervision from many angles, including the challenges and benefits for both supervisors and supervisees, how to get the most from supervision and the supervisory relationship, and how not to steal you clients’ powers. We also share some advice for anyone considering supervision as a new career.