- What is Encounter Group Supervision? -
Encounter Group Supervision offers counsellors and psychotherapists a unique, person‑centred approach to professional development. Meeting monthly, participants engage in supervision within an encounter‑informed, reflective setting that values openness, curiosity, and shared learning. The emphasis is on what naturally emerges in the group — the relationships, the process, and the insights that arise when practitioners explore their work together.
Because the group is member‑led, each session grows from what feels most relevant or alive in the moment. This may involve exploring client work, noticing relational dynamics, or attending to your own internal process as a practitioner. Themes often include boundaries, presence, power, difference, emotional impact, and moments of uncertainty or resonance — with nothing pre‑set or imposed.
Alongside the supervision process, we pay close attention to how the group itself develops. Reflections on the experience, atmosphere, and interactions help shape and evaluate this pilot model. Every member contributes feedback, shares what supports them, and identifies areas for growth as the approach continues to evolve.
- The Themes May Be Explored -
· How we impact one another
· Moments of connection, distance, or tension
· Power, voice, and presence in the group
· What it feels like to be seen, heard, or overlooked
· Core conditions in practice
· Congruence, presence, and relational depth
· How we offer empathy without losing ourselves
· The tension between non‑directive practice and real‑world complexity
· How person‑centred values show up in difficult moments
· When theory supports us — and when it feels limiting
· The difference between knowing and embodying
· How personal history shapes therapeutic presence
· Boundaries, power, and difference
· Working at your growing edge
· Moments of uncertainty, resonance, or rupture
· Staying grounded and resourced
· What we carry home
· How the work shapes us over time- Facilitator -
Benjamin Wright
Benjamin Wright is an accredited person‑centred counsellor and clinical supervisor with over 13 years of therapeutic counselling experience and 7 years of counselling supervision practice. Working under Wright Counselling and Supervision Service, Benjamin’s approach to supervision is grounded in the belief that effective supervisory work focuses on attending to the person, not policing practice. His supervision model supports counsellors in developing ethical awareness, reflective depth, and professional confidence.
At the heart of Benjamin’s work is the supervisory relationship — built on trust, openness, and authenticity. He creates a space where practitioners can show up as they truly are, without fear of judgement or pressure to perform. In his view, supervision should be a safe, collaborative environment where mistakes are recognised as valuable learning opportunities. Through genuine connection and person‑centred dialogue, Benjamin helps counsellors explore their work honestly, deepen their relational presence, and sustain their wellbeing in practice.
