Clinical Supervision at
Populi
Alastair MacKinnon MBACP CMCOSCA FRSA
Supervision for professionals in a comfortable and private setting
Welcome, and thank you for visiting
Welcome to Populi. My name is Alastair MacKinnon and I provide professional clinical Supervision for counsellors, psychotherapists and trainees in these professions. This can be online or in person.
I am a qualified Supervisor in Edinburgh, a Registered Member of the BACP, and a counselling member of COSCA.
You can contact me on 07788 106671 or email me here.
What can I offer?
I am experienced in working with counselling and psychotherapy professionals, and also with those who provide religious and faith leadership.
As well as my Supervision qualification, I also have an Institute of Leadership and Management Award in Leadership and use my former workplace experience as a CEO as well as my previous experience as a counsellor in private practice.
After a conversation over the phone or by email (if email - I would also often speak to you on the phone), we can agree a time for an initial meeting.
Supervision
I offer supervision to counsellors/psychotherapists and those engaged in therapeutic work. I also supervise trainee counsellors. I have a COSCA validated Diploma in Supervision.
Options and Cost:
Individual Supervision: 1 hour session for self funding £60. I may have reduced rates for trainees available.
I also offer a one hour and a half session for qualified practitioners. Please ask for organisational/ placement supervision rates if that applies to you and you are not paying your own fees
I integrate a number of approaches in my supervision work alongside my core training in Transactional Analysis.
I particularly like one of Keith Tudor's descriptions of supervision:
“Supervision may be viewed as a forum and a relationship in which practitioner and supervisor meet as two colleagues to tell different stories about the client and themselves. In this way, they discover new possibilities (rather than old probabilities) freeing the therapist from the constraints of his or her (and the client’s ) script.” (2002, p.52)
Call me or email me if you would like to discuss your supervision needs and options.
About Me
My approach is to work with you - I won't 'do it' for you or to you. I value your experience, individuality, views, fears, and insights.
Your goals and how we achieve these will form the basis of our agreement to work together.
While we all share many things in common, people respond to different types of approaches, so I always tailor my work with you to respond to your specific needs.
As a professional supervisor I meet monthly with an experienced BACP supervisor. I keep up to date with new developments by attending seminars, reading and courses. I had personal psychotherapy throughout my four year training.
I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework and the COSCA Code of Ethics.
I am a Registered Member of the BACP and a counsellor member on COSCA’s Register that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. This is recognition of my commitment to high standards.The register was set up by the Government to improve standards and safety for the benefit of the public.
I am fully insured and also registered for Data Protection (ICO) and PVG.
You can CLICK HERE to access COSCA's Complaints Procedure.
Frequently asked questions
I would usually expect you to attend every four weeks. Occasionally, trainees have sessions fortnightly or once a week. You may have extra sessions at particular points.
You can call me on 07788 106671 or email me (see side-bar) if there is more you would like to know. I normally like to speak to you before making an initial meeting.
If I am not able to help you, I will try to refer you to a colleague.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how I work, or to arrange an initial meeting.
You can also call me on 07788106671 if you would prefer to leave. I am happy to discuss any querie a message.