Coaching Supervision

Coaching supervision is a safe, supportive and collaborative space that enables you to reflect, develop and thrive ✨
Lisa LaRue, EMCC-accredited Master Coach & Coach Supervisor

What is Coaching Supervision?

It’s important to start by clearing up a common misconception about supervision. When we refer to coach SuperVision, we’re not talking about the kind of supervision where someone watches over your shoulder, judging every move you make. It is essential to understand that the word ‘supervision’ has a distinct meaning in the context of coaching, specifically SuperVision.

SuperVision in coaching is not about supervising or managing someone’s coaching, rather, it’s a supportive relationship aimed at fostering the professional development and wellbeing of a coach.

Reflection and reflective practice are key components of effective SuperVision. For that reason, some supervisors refer to supervision as ‘SuperVision’.

Benefits of Coaching Supervision

There are a multitude of benefits from coaching SuperVision. As a vital part of a coach’s professional development and overall well-being, Coaching SuperVision provides a dedicated space for reflection, support, and growth leading to the following benefits:

Stress management and resilience

Supervision offers a confidential, supportive space to discuss coaching challenges, process emotions, recognise successes, and gain fresh perspectives. Reflecting on your strengths and support can build resilience, while sharing experiences helps normalise feelings and reduce stress. Together, we can identify self-care and stress-management strategies, recognise early signs of burnout, and establish healthy client boundaries. Regular supervision also helps you navigate challenges and balance your professional and personal life.

Professional growth and fulfilment

A strengths-based and solution-focused approach helps you build self-confidence and effectiveness as a coach. Supervision can also help you identify development opportunities, such as developing new skills or approaches. Exploring your values and goals in Supervision can strengthen your sense of purpose and fulfilment, ensuring you are doing work that is engaging, fulfilling, and sustainable.

Professional and ethical practice

Coaching supervision provides a platform for continuous learning, feedback, new perspectives, and opportunities to refine your coaching skills and approach. As your supervisor, I can support you in navigating complex ethical dilemmas and in adhering to professional ethics and standards of the coaching profession. Through regular reflection and analysis of coaching sessions, SuperVision helps you recognise strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

By prioritising coaching supervision, you invest in your long-term wellbeing, ensuring you continue to provide high-quality support to your clients.

Meet Your Coaching Supervisor

As a seasoned coach with over 25 years of experience, I offer coaching supervision to coaches who wish to further develop their coaching skills and practice and meet their obligations to the Global Code of Ethics for Coaches, Mentors and Supervisors.

With empathy, compassion and professionalism, I provide a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space for reflection, insight and growth. I bring curiosity, creativity and humanity, partnering with you to help you reach your goals and thrive.

While I describe my approach as integrative, I coach and supervise with a predominantly strengths-based and solution-focused approach.

Self-employed/entrepreneur coaches: In addition to my coaching and supervision experience, I’ve been an entrepreneur coach for the past 20 years. I’m very comfortable working at the intersection of ‘practice’ (client work), ‘person’ (you as a coach), and ‘business’ (your coaching practice). I understand the challenges of balancing the financial, ethical, and professional elements of a coaching practice while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance and overall wellbeing.

Supervision of Coach Supervisors: As an experienced coach and coach supervisor, I have also undertaken specialist training to supervise other supervisors. If you are a supervisor seeking supervision of your supervision practice, let’s have an exploratory chat about how I can support your reflective and reflexive practice and wellbeing.

SuperVision Pricing

The prices below represent discounted rates when purchasing a minimum of four, one-hour supervision sessions. If you prefer to purchase a single, one-off coaching supervision session, please get in touch for pricing.

Individuals

No. of sessions	Price
Single session	£150* per hour
4 or more sessions	£120* per hour

Organisations

Type	Hourly Rate
Not-for-profit/public	£150* per hour
Private sector	£250* per hour

* Note: All prices are inclusive of 20% VAT where applicable.

As part of our sustainability policy, we also offer a limited number of free and discounted supervision sessions to not-for-profit organisations each year. If you are a coach experiencing financial hardship, please get in touch for bespoke, discounted pricing according to a sliding scale. Get in touch to learn more.

The supervision with Lisa has been a truly enriching experience. The supportive environment she creates encourages me to discover new insights and view my practice through fresh eyes, often in ways I couldn’t achieve on my own. What’s really wonderful is how the positive effects extend beyond our sessions. These insights keep revealing themselves over time, shaping how I think, reflect, and connect with my clients on a deeper level. There’s a thoughtful balance between challenge and encouragement, which helps me explore complex issues without feeling hurried or overwhelmed. Being supervised by Lisa has not only sharpened my skills in the moment but also helped me grow steadily as a coaching professional.

Since I started regular supervision with Lisa, I feel that my confidence as a coach has increased, and I’ve really blossomed. She creates a supportive space that feels both safe and gently challenging, encouraging me to explore my practice with honesty and trust in my own judgement. I’ve become more aware of where I hesitate and how I can move forward with greater clarity and purpose. Lisa's extensive experience as a career coach has been such a huge benefit, as she can relate to the cases I bring to supervision. Overall, supervision has had a massive positive impact on my practice. It's improved how I work with clients, how I grow my coaching business and how I maintain my own wellbeing as a coach.

Supervision with Lisa has been a genuinely enjoyable and enriching journey. From the outset, she brought a depth of expertise in career development that felt particularly valuable as I navigated some complex professional challenges. I appreciate her insight and the warmth and openness she brings to supervision. This has created an environment where reflection feels both meaningful and comfortable, even when exploring more difficult topics. Having lived and worked across different countries, I also deeply appreciate Lisa’s global perspective. She understands the nuances of working across cultures and contexts, which has made our conversations feel especially relevant and grounded in my reality. Her supervision has offered both practical guidance and a supportive space to think more broadly about my work, making it a valuable part of my ongoing development.

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FAQs

Why is coaching supervision important?

Coaching supervision is crucial for several reasons:

Professional development: It helps coaches improve their skills and knowledge.
Ethical practice: It ensures adherence to ethical guidelines and provides support in complex situations.
Wellbeing: It promotes emotional wellbeing by offering a space for reflection and support.
Accountability: It provides a structured framework for accountability and continuous improvement.

Who can benefit from coaching supervision?

Any coach can benefit from supervision, regardless of experience level. Whether you’re a new coach or a seasoned professional coach, supervision offers valuable insights and support.

How often should I have coaching supervision?

The frequency of supervision depends on individual needs and professional development goals. Some coaches opt for weekly or bi-weekly sessions, while others prefer monthly or quarterly meetings.

As an accredited coach with any of the main coaching bodies, guidelines are provided for the amount of coaching supervision you should have each year. Check with your accrediting body for their recommended supervision schedule.

How much is coaching supervision?

We offer discounted sessions when 4 or more hours are purchased. Please see the pricing for individuals and organisations above.

Is coaching supervision confidential?

Yes, coaching supervision is confidential. The relationship between the coach and supervisor is based on trust and respect.

What happens in a coaching supervision session?

Supervision sessions typically involve discussing client cases, exploring coaching approaches, and reflecting on the coach’s own experiences. The focus is on learning, growth, and ethical practice.

How long is a coaching supervision session?

Coaching supervision sessions are typically one hour long.

Will coaching supervision help me grow my coaching business?

Supervision can contribute to business growth by enhancing your coaching skills, expanding your knowledge, and building confidence.

What kind of coaches do you supervise?

Throughout my coaching career, I have worked as a career coach, career development coach, life coach, executive coach, and leadership coach. I have experience working across different sectors, including private practice, public, private, and third sector (non-profit and not-for-profit). I have supervised a wide range of coaches from around the world, including career coaches, executive and leadership coaches, health and fitness coaches, and life coaches.