Profession:

Speech and language therapist and counsellor

Location:

West and Mid Kent

Work context, areas of interest and specialism:

• I am a specialist speech and language therapist working with adults who stammer within the NHS. I am passionate about being able to provide a highly specialised service for this client group within the Health Service and recognise the very positive impact this work can have for the client’s personal, social and professional potential
• I provide counselling /psychotherapy for clients with complex communication difficulties
• I offer supervision and supervision of supervision for SLTs and other health professionals working in a range of clinical settings, and for senior managers within the charitable sector
• I run training courses at foundation level in Personal Construct Psychology (PCP) for AHPs
• I have experience in managing an MDT of paediatric therapists where I ensured that all staff regardless of level of experience received individual managerial and professional supervision on a regular basis

Experience, training and membership:

• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered Member of UK Council for Psychotherapy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Personal Construct Psychotherapy & Counselling
• CPD activities in Applied PCP including Supervision Courses and Study Days

Description of supervision approach:

My clinical and supervision practice is founded on the philosophy and theory of personal construct psychology and informs my practice as an SLT, counsellor, trainer, supervisee and supervisor. I aim to be trusting, empathic and non-judgemental providing time and space to explore issues, creating new perspectives and opening up possibilities for personal and professional validation. My wide experience of working in a range of contexts helps me to understand the challenges, pressures and rewards encountered every day by health professionals.

Contact details:

Email: adele.pile47@gmail.com
Phone: 0777 509 8807