ABSTRACT

This chapter introduces the client, Jodie, who was originally brought by her mother after she had found indications that she was using cannabis. Sandy, her counsellor, has experience of substance misuse work and is discussing their first few sessions with Courtney, her supervisor. Like many young people, Jodie is having to cope with a range of issues including: parents, school, best friends, street cred and her developing drug use. A key feature of person-centred supervision lies in exploring the relationship that the supervisee has with her client and the feelings, thoughts and experiences that the supervisee has within that relationship. The emphasis is on helping them to reflect on their congruence, the quality and nature of their empathy and their ability to be warmly accepting of the client, and what may interfere with any of these.