A relational approach: a profile of Helen Beinart

ABSTRACT

Helen Beinart is a UK clinical psychologist, trainer and supervisor. She has been influential in the field of supervision through her detailed study of the supervisory relationship -closely examining it from the perspective of the supervisor and supervisee and developing psychometrically robust measures through her research group. Her work on the supervisory relationship captured the complexity of this core ingredient of successful supervision. She has been particularly influential in the UK and this profile will outline a career that has been characterized by a commitment to driving up standards, an ethical stance and a relational approach to her many roles.

KEYWORDS:

• Supervision
• supervisory relationship
• UK clinical psychology

Acknowledgments

With thanks to Annie Mitchell, Peter Harper, Sue Llewelyn, Laura Golding, Marina Palomo and Nargis Islam.

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Sue Clohessy

Sue Clohessy, PsyD., is a clinical psychologist in independent practice in the UK. She was course director of the PGCert in supervision, clinical tutor, and lead for supervision training at Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training, University of Oxford, for 18 years. She has researched the supervisory relationship and has co-authored papers, book chapters, and a book on this topic.