Sam Simpson Editor

Cathy Sparkes works as a personal construct psychology (PCP) counsellor and supervisor. She originally worked as a speech and language therapist (SLT) with individuals who had experienced a neurological condition and their support networks. Since 2003 she has worked as a counsellor with this same client group. Cathy has extensive experience of receiving and providing supervision and has been a champion for high quality supervision practice for many years.

Sam Simpson is an independent speech and language therapist, person-centred counsellor, supervisor and trainer. She is a committed supervisee and holds a Diploma in Person Centred Supervision from Metanoia Institute to ground her work as a supervisor. Sam enjoys supervising across specialisms and professions and values the intimacy of 1:1 working and the collaborative learning of paired and group supervision. Sam plays an active role in teaching about supervision, promoting pro-supervision cultures and developing robust, quality supervision practices across the UK public and independent sectors.

Deborah Harding is a speech and language therapist by profession. She combines her role as Professor of Learning and Innovation for Practice at St George’s, University of London with work developing national guidance for the National Health Service in England and beyond. Her teaching, research and policy work are underpinned by her comprehensive experience in multi-professional health and social care practice, management and leadership. Deborah’s PhD research explored supervision for the allied health professions.