From September 2025 - a one year group for trained supervisors. This course of 9 sessions held on a Thursday evening monthly in Greenwich is opened to trained supervisors of all modalities. For details please download the Supervision CPD Group flyer.

Supervision Diploma

Creative Approaches To Supervision - One year Diploma course - 2026/2027

This one year (130 hr) diploma level course is for psychotherapists, counsellors, arts and play therapists, coaches and others engaged in the supervision of practitioners from similar fields.

This established course has Recognised Supervision Training Status with HIPC (Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College of the UKCP). It is accredited by the British Psychodrama Association and the Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy (UKCP member organisations) and recognised by the British Association of Dramatherapists (HCPC members organisation).

Successful completion of the Training may lead to inclusion on the UKCP or other registers of supervisors (subject to all other relevant criteria being met).

The course follows the principles published in the book "Creative Supervision Across Modalities" edited by Anna Chesner and Lia Zografou published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2014).

Course Model:

The course is based in psychodynamic and integrative principles, with a strong commitment to the creative process and the use of creative action methods in one to one, team and group supervision. We welcome applications from a variety of orientations and modalities.

Dates & Times:

Now taking applications for the 2026-2027 intake – closing date for applications May 6th 2026

Training runs over the following weekends and times: Friday 7pm-9.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-6pm and Sunday 9.30am-5pm

25th - 27th September 2026
23rd - 25th October 2026
27th - 29th November 2026
29th - 31st January 2027
26th - 28th February 2027
2nd - 4th April 2027
30th April - 2nd May 2027

Modules:

Module 1: Supervisory Roles and Relationships, Contracting and Ethics

Module 2: Practice Issues, regular and crisis supervision

Module 3: Specialist Perspectives

Module 4: Supervision of Supervision, working with groups and teams

Each module includes action-based teaching of supervision theory; demonstration and practice of creative methodology and action methods; live peer supervision and reflections; specialist topic and book presentations.

Venue:

London Centre for Psychodrama, 440a Hornsey Road, Finsbury Park, N19 4EB. For correspondence address see below under Application.

Staff:

Course Director - Anna Chesner MA, UKCP reg Psychotherapist, HCPC reg Dramatherapist, specialist in Psychodrama & Group Analysis

Anna is a published author in the field of supervision and related creative practice.

Fees:

£3,400 - payable in two instalments.

Application:

Applicants must be at least three years post qualification, and should send a CV, letter of intent, passport sized photo, £130 application fee made out to London Centre for Psychodrama, and names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor, to A Chesner, London Centre for Psychodrama, 25 Luralda Wharf, London E14 3BY, UK. Closing date May 6th 2026.

What People Have Said About the Course:

"I can't recommend this course highly enough! It offers an excellent combination of strong, interactive discussions on supervision theory along with live peer supervision sessions. The teaching was of the highest standard, and the weekends were always engaging and full of energy. Creative techniques were seamlessly integrated into the theoretical frameworks, brought to life through goldfish bowl practice sessions and hands-on supervision exercises in smaller groups. I truly enjoyed the training and left with a deeper, embodied understanding of quality, ethical supervision, along with a toolbox of innovative methods. Moreover, the opportunity to work alongside therapists from diverse backgrounds in a supportive and enjoyable environment allowed me to reflect on my own practice both as a supervisor and as a therapist."

Nicky Perl
MA, UKCP registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor

"This course was a rich and vibrant learning experience. Of its many strengths the chance to study alongside experienced practitioners from across modalities enhanced my learning. The teaching is grounded in theory and delivered in creative and embodied ways by the course tutors, supporting personal and professional development and confidence in becoming a clinical supervisor. The course equipped me with knowledge and techniques to acquire a new qualification, and also rejuvenated my creative approach in all aspects of my professional work. A valuable investment in my career."

Allyson Vuli,
MA Dance Movement Psychotherapist, ADMP, UKCP

"The supportive and nurturing environment fostered by the tutors was instrumental in bolstering my confidence in my role as a clinical supervisor. The interdisciplinary nature of the training, characterised by the varied backgrounds of both peers and tutors, significantly broadened my theoretical knowledge and inspired new creative approaches to practise."

Margarita Deligianni
Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor

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