ABOUT THE SUPERVISION
A space to think about the work, and about yourself within it.
Supervision is more than case discussion. It is a collaborative and thoughtful relationship where you can explore your clinical work, your ethical questions, your uncertainty, the relational dynamics in the therapy room, and the emotional impact of the work. It offers space to reflect, make sense, and continue developing as a therapist, both professionally and personally.
Supervision is not just about case discussion, it’s about professional growth, reflection and becoming the therapist you aspire to be.
Alan Oates
ABOUT ALAN OATES
Experience, understanding and a thoughtful approach.
Alan Oates, Director of Marino Counselling & Psychotherapy, offers psychotherapy supervision to qualified practitioners and therapists in training. His approach is reflective, relational and collaborative, with space for curiosity, challenge and honest conversation.
Qualifications
MA in Adult Psychotherapy and MA in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy.
Accreditation
Fully accredited Existential-Humanistic Adult Therapist and Creative Child and Adolescent Therapist. Accredited with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).
Lecturer & Educator
Lectures in Existentialism, Ethics and Cultural Psychology at both Masters and Bachelors level.
Extensive Experience
Long and short-term therapy with children, adolescents and adults across clinical, educational and community settings.
Workshops & Consultancy
Delivers best-practice interventions and training support within private organisations.
Who Is Supervision For?
Supervision is available to both qualified psychotherapists and therapists in training, with the focus always on creating a safe, confidential and collaborative space.
Qualified Therapists
Ongoing supervision can support you to reflect on your clinical work, deepen your understanding, navigate challenging experiences, and sustain your practice over time.
Therapists in Training
A supportive space to develop your clinical thinking, explore your experiences, build confidence, and deepen your self-awareness as you find your own way of being a therapist.
What Can We Bring to Supervision?
Supervision can offer a space to explore a wide range of themes, including:
Clinical Work &
Case Reflection
Exploring your work with clients, what is present, what is emerging, and what it might mean.
The Therapeutic
Relationship
Looking at the relational dynamics in the room, including patterns, ruptures and repair.
Ethical Dilemmas
& Boundaries
Thinking through complex situations and maintaining ethical, thoughtful practice.
Countertransference
& Therapist Responses
Exploring your emotional responses and what they might be communicating in the work.
Developing Your Own
Therapeutic Voice
Finding confidence in your way of working, and staying connected to what feels authentic.
Confidence, Uncertainty
& Professional Growth
Making sense of challenges, celebrating progress, and continuing to develop as a therapist.
The work asks a great deal of us.
Supervision gives us somewhere to bring it.
Whether you are a qualified therapist or in training, supervision can offer a steady, reflective space to support you in this meaningful and sometimes challenging work. I would be glad to hear from you.
A space for your practice, and for you.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult clinical situation, finding your feet as a developing therapist, or simply looking for a place to reflect, you’re welcome to get in touch.
You can use the form alongside to contact me directly about supervision. I’ll be happy to discuss what you’re looking for and whether working together might be a good fit.
