I have over 35 years' experience as a senior social worker/leader working in public mental health settings. I have spent over 20 years managing a team and providing individual and group supervision.

1993- 1996 - Richardson House provided short term support for up to 12 months for new lone mothers. I supervised two student placements at this setting.

1996- 1998- Social worker specialising in Mental Health.

1998-2002- Senior Social Worker- deputising for manager and supervising 8 MH social workers. (London Borough of Barnet)

2003- 2007- Deputy manager Community MH team (London Borough of Barnet)

2007 - 2023 - Manager AMHP Service (London Borough of Barnet) Managed 20 MHSW carrying out statutory SW duties. This required supporting people undertaking high risk duties with a thorough knowledge of the Mental health Act and other statutory responsibilities.

2018- 2023 - Associate Lecturer, Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust (Sessional lecturer and Tutor for a number of different reflective groups)

2024- Sessional Lecturer, Latrobe University.

My current role is Discipline Lead for Alfred CYMHS and also occasionally supervise adults working in Adult or Older Adult Mental Health as most of my experience has been in this area. I am also training as a Group Psychotherapist. l am in the process of seeking accreditation as a leader with the Australian/NZ Balint Association. I recently supported three Latrobe students on their respective placements for the duration of their placement.

1991 - Social Work qualification (London University, Goldsmiths College)

1993- MA Gender Culture and Society (London University, Birkbeck College)

2022- SW Doctorate - Reflective Practice (Essex University, Tavistock and Portman, NHS Trust)

2021 - Accredited Balint Leader (Balint Society, UK)

Using the Allied Health guidelines to underpin the supervision sessions, l would endeavor to pay attention to structure and setting to create safety, whilst encouraging the supervisee to bring the rich detail of their practice including any ethical dilemmas so that it can be thought about together. Supervision sits at the intersection of individual capability and organisational systems. When these are aligned, supervision becomes a powerful space for reflection, learning, ethical practice, and sustainable practice. With the practitioner l would aim to work with them to develop their capacity to reflect on their work to foster and build their capacity to develop in confidence and skill.