Working in relational or emotionally demanding fields often means holding complexity over long periods of time. You may work carefully and with experience, yet still find yourself returning to certain cases, questions, or moments that feel unresolved.
At times, what is needed is not another framework or solution, but a different kind of space – one that allows you to slow down, think freely, and speak honestly about your work.
A reflective case consultation is a live, one-to-one conversation via videocall. It offers a space to pause, reflect, and gain perspective on your professional experiences.
Like supervision, but less formal. Like CPD, but more creative.
Reflective case consultations sit somewhere between supervision and professional development – without fully being either.
They offer the depth and care of supervision, but in a less formal and less evaluative setting. There is no requirement to present yourself as competent, resolved, or “on top of things”.
At the same time, they offer learning and expansion similar to CPD, yet in a more exploratory and experiential way. Rather than being taught methods, you are invited to experience narrative and creative approaches yourself – from the inside – and to sense how they might support your work.
This combination allows for a quality of conversation that is often difficult to access in more formal professional settings.
What these consultations make space for
Reflective case consultations are designed for professionals such as therapists, educators, social workers, and others working in helping or relational roles. They offer space to:
- explore specific cases or professional situations with fresh perspective
- speak openly about uncertainty, doubt, or emotional responses
- reflect without judgement, assessment, or performance pressure
- learn and experience narrative or creative approaches in a grounded way
- develop new ideas and perspectives for working with complex situations
Because the space feels conversational rather than clinical, many professionals find it easier to be more genuine, thoughtful, and honest – including about things they might otherwise withhold in supervision or CPD settings.
How I work
My way of working is shaped by my background as an art therapist and narrative specialist, alongside years of experience in psychiatric and psychosomatic contexts.
At the centre of each consultation is careful listening. I reflect back what I hear – helping you notice patterns, meanings, and nuances that can be hard to see when you are immersed in your work.
Sessions are guided by what you bring. There is no fixed agenda and no expectation to arrive with a clearly defined question. We move at a pace that supports thinking, exploration, and integration.
When it feels helpful, I suggest narrative or creative approaches such as writing, working with images, photography, or simple art-based reflections. These are always optional. They are offered as ways to explore professional situations differently and to learn approaches experientially before considering how they might be adapted for your own clients.
My work is informed by evidence-based reflective and therapeutic practices, while remaining relational, human, and responsive rather than technical or prescriptive.
What makes this space different
Reflective case consultations offer something many professionals miss in their working lives:
- a non-judgemental space outside organisational structures
- freedom from evaluation, documentation, or professional role expectations
- room to think out loud without needing to appear certain or competent
- learning that happens through experience, not instruction
This often leads to greater clarity, renewed professional presence, and a lighter relationship to the material you carry.
Who this is for
Reflective case consultations may be a good fit if you:
- work in emotionally demanding or relational fields
- want to reflect deeply without formal supervision structures
- are curious about narrative, creative, or non-verbal approaches
- value learning through experience and dialogue
Some people come for a single consultation. Others choose a short series to explore recurring themes, cases, or professional questions more fully.
Beginning with a Compass Session
If you are curious about this way of working, a Compass Session is a gentle place to begin.
In 30 or 60 minutes, we meet online to explore your professional context and questions, and to sense whether this reflective space feels supportive for you. It also allows you to experience how I work before deciding whether to continue. You’ll find the option to book a Compass Session below.