For Therapists Who Want Confidence as Well as Competence
You can be a genuinely capable therapist — and still lie awake wondering if you got it right.
Second-guessing your formulations. Over-preparing for sessions. Replaying conversations and worrying you missed something important.
That kind of self-doubt doesn't mean you're not good enough. Often, it means you care deeply about doing good work. But it can be exhausting — and it can get in the way of trusting yourself.
Supervision should do more than tick a box or reassure you in the moment. It should help you think more clearly, reflect more honestly, and grow into a therapist who trusts their own judgement — not just one who performs well on paper.
This Might Be the Right Fit If....
You're committed, conscientious, and hold yourself to high standards. You take your work seriously. And yet — you might also:
- Find yourself over-preparing or overthinking between sessions
- Worry about making mistakes or missing something important
- Feel self-critical in a way that's hard to switch off
- Work with clients dealing with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, or workplace pressure
- Be newly qualified and still finding your footing
- Want a supervision space that supports you — not just your caseload
You don't need to feel fully confident to show up to supervision. That's part of what it's for.
What We Work On Together
Supervision with me covers the clinical and the personal — because the two are rarely separate.
Depending on what you bring, our sessions might focus on:
- Case discussion, formulation, and clinical decision-making
- Risk, ethics, and the trickier judgement calls
- Building confidence and quieting the inner critic
- Managing your workload, boundaries, and the emotional weight of the work
- Developing a stronger, more settled sense of yourself as a therapist
Over time, you can expect to feel more grounded in your sessions, less caught in your head between them, and more able to trust your clinical instincts without needing constant reassurance.
Next Steps
If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and want supervision that builds real confidence, not just competence I would love to hear from you.
Book a free 15-minute call.
Book a free discovery call on the link below
Or drop me an email at: amandahodgson@clearmindscbt.co.uk
A Bit About Me
I'm a BABCP accredited CBT therapist and HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with nearly 20 years' experience across the NHS, corporate health, private insurance, and independent practice.
I specialise in working with anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt — which means I understand this territory from both sides of the room. I bring that same understanding to supervision.
I'm experienced in marking CTSrs and providing feedback that's honest, constructive, and genuinely useful for your development.
Private Practice Mentorship
Setting up or growing a private practice brings its own particular pressures — ones that don't always fit neatly into clinical supervision.
The business decisions. The uncertainty. The strange mix of freedom and isolation that comes with working for yourself. The moments where you wonder if you're doing it right.
If this sounds familiar, mentorship might be exactly what you need alongside (or instead of) traditional supervision.
Private practice mentorship can include:
- Navigating the practical and emotional realities of independent practice
- Building confidence in your work and your professional identity
- Making decisions about your caseload, pricing, niche, and boundaries
- Managing the loneliness or uncertainty that can come with working alone
Supervision, Mentorship or Both
Many therapists find a blended approach works best — space for clinical reflection and the real-world realities of building a sustainable practice.
The balance is always agreed collaboratively and reviewed regularly, so our work together stays ethical, grounded, and genuinely useful to you at this stage of your career.
How IT Works
- Format: Online or in person in Gosforth, Newcastle
- Frequency: Flexible — weekly, fortnightly, or ad hoc
- Cost: £90 per 60-minute session
Please get in touch to discuss your supervision needs or arrange an informal conversation.