Diploma in Clinical Supervision

Continuing supervision is now not only a professional requirement which safeguards both practitioner and client it is also essential for good practice.

This is a seven month course comprising one weekend a month which teaches supervision from an Integrative perspective.  The unique feature of it is that we have established a team of external tutors who are all experts in their particular theoretical approach. Perspectives covered are: Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Person Centred Therapy, Transference and Countertransference and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This eclectic approach enables participants to have some understanding of theoretical views other than their own and also helps those practitioners who are supervising people from other modalities than their own. In addition, there is a one day seminar looking at ethical issues, including the very present dynamic of increasing numbers of complaints within the profession.

There is a strong emphasis and training in understanding the importance of transferential and counter-transferential issues within the triad of the supervisory process – the supervisor, the supervisee and the client. As well, external tutors give a demonstration of supervision from their theoretical base.  Supervised supervision practice is an integral and core element of the course and students are required to undertake 40 hours of supervision practice in order to qualify. This includes feedback from both tutors and peer members of the group.

All applicants must be eligible for individual accreditation with the BACP or an equivalent awarding body.

 
 

Course in detail

 
 

Course hours

One weekend each month
Saturday 9.30am-5pm
& Sunday 9.30am-4.30pm

For 7 months over the year.

Course dates

November 2025
Applications are now open

Programme

Objectives
To develop an understanding of the supervisor process.

  • To integrate theory and skills into a working supervisory style.

  • To develop and refine supervisory skills.

  • To develop and enhance the professional identity of the supervisor.

  • To provide a theoretical knowledge base to underpin the supervisory process.

Assessment
There will be a significant emphasis on course members’ ability to link skills and theory and on the ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the supervision process on all levels. There will be ongoing feedback from both tutors and peer participants.

There are two written assignments each between 3000 and 3500 words as well as an audiotape presentation and an analysis of practice competence throughout the course.

Entry requirements

  • All applicants must be eligible for individual accreditation with the BACP or equivalent awarding body.

  • All applicants must be at least 2-years post counselling/psychotherapy qualification.

 
 
 

Our Policies

 
 
 

Student Conduct
and Performance policy

This policy is designed to support student success in a structured, consistent and fair way, to ensure they understand their responsibilities and to ensure that actions taken are individualised, proportionate and designed to give rise to improvement. Simply click the button below to download a copy of the full policy.

 
 
 
 

Equality
& Diversity policy

CPPD is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for our students and staff where people are treated equally, everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and where we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and harassment. Simply click the button below to download a copy of the full policy.

 
 
 
 

Complaints
Procedure

This procedure exists for the use of past and present students on the course, trainers and others closely associated with the course. Simply click the button below to download a copy of the full procedure.