Brian Turner

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Hi, I'm Brian - I obtained a Certificate in Couples Counselling, a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work, Diploma in Community & Youth Work.

I have worked as a supervisor of other counsellors since 1996 with Relate as well as more recently, privately. As I have experience of a wide range of counselling myself - adults, children, families, couples - in varied settings - voluntary and statutory agencies, privately, institutionally - regarding both work and relationship difficulties - I am well aware of the particular issues for counsellors in their area of work and settings.

I try to offer supervision that best meets the needs and orientation of each supervisee, my basic approach is Systemic while encompassing Psycho- dynamic ideas and offering ideas on practical ways forward. I see the supervisory relationship as ‘shining a light from a different angle’ which may enable the supervisee to make choices on their way forward with a client. I don’t have the belief that I will be the one with the ‘better’ answers. I attempt to offer safety, challenge and equality.

I can offer supervision face to face if you are near enough or a mixture of
face-to-face and telephone or email/online. Or purely email/online.

I would suggest that we have an initial discussion in one of these mediums then if you wish to go on we can set up a number of sessions with an agreed review date when we can decide whether to continue further.

If you would like to work with me, click on my email address which is bturner@totalise.co.uk