Profession:

Speech and Language Therapist

Location:

East Devon

Experience, training and 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 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: clare@swhealthworks.co.uk
Phone: 07930 498864