Becky Johnson

Supervisor

Online

Counselling Supervision for Therapists Working with Adults, Young People, Neurodivergence and Attachment

I have been practicing as a therapist since 2007, initially working with adults and young adults, and later undertaking further training and qualification from 2010 onwards to support ethical therapeutic work with children and young people.

My client work is rooted in a humanistic and person-centred framework. Within this, I draw on Transactional Analysis, CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and psychodynamic perspectives where appropriate. I see therapy as a collaborative process, guided by the client’s needs, pace and emerging understanding.

Experience with Children, Young People and Neurodivergence

Alongside my adult client work, a significant part of my practice in recent years has been with children and young people in schools, universities and specialist educational settings, including work within an additional needs school.

Around 45% of my recent work has involved children and young people, and I have both personal and extensive professional experience of neurodivergence. This has given me a strong appreciation of the importance of adapting therapeutic work to the individual, rather than expecting clients to fit a fixed model of therapy.

I am particularly interested in supporting practitioners who work with:

Children and young people
Neurodivergent clients
Students in schools, colleges and universities
Clients with additional needs
Adults with attachment or relational difficulties
Clients affected by childhood trauma
Student counsellors on placement
Qualified and experienced counsellors developing their practice
Attachment, Adoption Support and Childhood Trauma

Some years ago, I undertook specialist training with The Albany Centre in conjunction with Barnardo’s and hold a Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling.

Although I do not currently have capacity to take on adoption support counselling work, this training has significantly deepened my understanding of attachment theory, attachment-related difficulties, relationship disruption, childhood trauma and the repair of early relational wounds.

This knowledge continues to inform my supervision practice, particularly when supporting counsellors working with trauma, neurodivergence, family complexity, developmental needs, emotional regulation, shame, identity, loss and relational safety.

Supervision for Student and Qualified Counsellors

I offer counselling supervision for both student counsellors and qualified practitioners. I am comfortable supervising therapists who are working with neurodivergent clients, children and young people, adults, or a broad range of presenting issues.

I particularly enjoy supporting student counsellors as they develop confidence, deepen their reflective practice and move from placement work into paid therapeutic roles. I also value working with more experienced practitioners who want space to think, reflect and grow both professionally and personally.

My approach to supervision is collaborative, ethical and reflective. I aim to offer a supportive space where supervisees can explore client work, therapeutic relationships, professional development, boundaries, self-awareness and the emotional impact of practice.

Concessionary Supervision Fees

I offer concessions for student therapists and for practitioners on a limited income. I understand the financial pressures involved in training and early practice, and I aim to make supervision as accessible as possible where I can.