"I worked with Ben Wright as my clinical supervisor for around fifteen months, spanning my training, placement, and the early days of setting up my own practice. Looking back, I honestly can’t imagine a more steady, human, and person centred presence to have alongside me during that time.

Ben doesn’t just talk about the person centred approach, he lives it. His way of being is deeply rooted in empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence, and that shows up consistently in the room. I never felt managed, corrected, or subtly “taught at.” Instead, I felt accompanied. He held the space for me to explore my developing practice in my own way, at my own pace, with trust that I already had the capacity within me.

What stood out most was the lack of hierarchy. Despite his experience and knowledge, he never once positioned himself as superior. Supervision felt collaborative and relational, not evaluative. That allowed me to be completely honest, including about the messy bits. When I brought insecurities, doubts, or moments where I’d got something wrong, he met me with curiosity and compassion rather than judgement. I always left feeling clearer and more grounded, never smaller.

He supported me through some particularly challenging client presentations and the inevitable wobbles that come with training and early practice. He helped me sit with my incongruence, think ethically, and trust my own judgement. And he celebrated the wins too, which mattered more than I realised at the time.

One moment that really stayed with me was towards the end of our work together, when he shared his own vulnerability. He told me that at the beginning he’d wondered whether he could meet my needs because of my passion for theory and training. That honesty and congruence summed him up perfectly. He models the very qualities he invites in others.

If you’re looking for counselling supervision that is genuinely person centred, relational, and rooted in trust rather than authority, I can’t recommend Ben highly enough. Whether you’re a trainee counsellor, in placement, or an established practitioner wanting reflective, ethical, and compassionate supervision, you will be in very safe hands.

Working with him has shaped not just how I practise, but how I am as a counsellor."

Steve Widdowson - Counselling Practitioner

February 2026

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