Supervision

What is supervision?

Caroline Beckett offers one-to-one and group supervision which is a place which enables the coach, mentor or supervisor to receive professional support and guidance in an open, safe reflective space.  The aim of supervision is to develop the competence and capabilities of the practitioner, and to provide opportunities for the supervisee to process the experiences they have with their clients.  It largely focuses on, but is not limited to: resourcing, restoring and benchmarking, and can also include business development.

More recent research continues to reinforce the value of supervision for coaches, mentors, and supervisors. Contemporary studies highlight supervision as a vital space for reflective practice, ethical decision-making, practitioner wellbeing, and professional identity, particularly within increasingly complex coaching contexts. Ongoing research published in journals such as the International Coaching Psychology Review indicates that regular supervision supports increased self-awareness, confidence, objectivity, and a stronger sense of professional belonging, contributing to more effective and sustainable practice (Passmore & Sinclair, 2020; Tkach & DiGirolamo, 2020; International Coaching Psychology Review, 2023).

Coaches, mentors and supervisors, who receive regular supervision show:

  • Increased self-awareness.
  • Greater confidence.
  • Increased objectivity.
  • Heightened sense of belonging.
  • Reduced feelings of isolation.
  • Increased resourcefulness.

As a holder of an European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Global Supervision Individual Award (ESIA) jigsaw.coach, Caroline Beckett, is a credentialed, certified supervisor who works one-to-one and with groups of clients up to mastery level.

How does EMCC define supervision and its importance?

EMCC define supervision as, “the interaction that occurs when a mentor or coach brings their coaching or mentoring work experiences to a supervisor to be supported and to engage in reflective dialogue and collaborative learning for the development and benefit of the mentor or coach, their clients and their organisations.”  EMCC take supervision very seriously as part of continued professional development and endorses a ratio of 1:35, one supervision for every thirty five coaching sessions delivered.  More information about the  EMCC supervision competencies (2025) can be found here.

What does ICF say about coaching supervision?

International Coaching Federation (ICF) states that, “Coaching supervision is a dynamic and reflective process of collaboration, guidance and support through which coaches develop their personal, professional, and ethical capacity and maturity.”  Recognising the importance of supervision in professional, reflective practice, ICF released their supervision competency framework and guidelines in October 2024 which can be downloaded here.

What broad areas might be covered in supervision?

The list is not exhaustive, and supervision may focus around areas of the coach’s:

  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Skills, knowledge and ability
  • Professional standards, ethical behaviours and ethical issues
  • Understanding of the patterns and themes developing
  • Progress in letting go of mentoring habits
  • Abilities in working systemically, addressing conflicting needs of stakeholders
  • ‘Difficult’ sessions or clients
  • Robust contracting
  • Parallel processes
  • Reflective practice and objective perspectives
  • Feelings around imposter syndrome and stepping into authority
  • Business development
  • Facilitation and co-facilitation skills.

Why invest in supervision? 

Supervision is a vital part of continuing professional development for coaches, mentors, and supervisors. It represents an investment in you and your practice, offering a dedicated space to pause, reflect, and critically evaluate your work. Through supervision, you can deepen your self-awareness, strengthen ethical and professional judgement, and access guidance and challenge when needed – supporting both your effectiveness and sustainability in practice.

With extensive experience across diverse contexts, continents, and cultures, Caroline brings a breadth of perspective and insight to her supervision work.  To explore how Caroline can partner with you to enhance your professional practice, competence, and confidence, please reach out for a conversation.

EMCC recommends a minimum of four supervision sessions per year, or the equivalent of one supervision session to every thirty-five hours of client work.

When is group supervision scheduled?

Caroline will facilitate two group supervision slots each month in 2026 and 2027.

  • To accommodate Europe, Asia, Middle East and Australasia: Thursdays UK timings 8.30am-10am.
  • To accommodate Europe, Middle East and across the Atlantic: Tuesdays UK timings 3.30pm-5pm.

The full schedule can be seen here and transparent details about the investement required for one-to-one or group supervision can be found in the jigsaw.coach shop.

Thank you so much Caroline for your encouragement and your input.  Working with you as my supervisor and training me through supervision has been an enjoyable experience for me. I have been looking forward to every training session, and had valuable takeaways for myself. I loved the way you held space for each one of us and facilitated every session.Rekha Radhakrishnan Upadhyay, Founder of Enso Celtic Leadership, ICF PCC, India

I reached out to Caroline to support me with Team Coaching Supervision as I pursued my ACTC Credential from the ICF. Caroline is an academic, master-certified coach with many years of global experience which is what drew me to her. Caroline was able to understand the context of being an academic myself, coaching student teams at the graduate level and was able to guide me towards the competencies necessary to achieve my ACTC credential. Caroline created a safe and authentic space, gently challenged me, was focused on my future vision and came to coaching fully each time we met. I gained so much working with her and I am so happy she has been part of my journey. She is just brilliant.Maureen Clarke, Founder – The Blueprint Group and Associate Faculty Royal Roads University, British Columbia, Canada

What about ICF coaches looking for ACTC certification?

For coaches looking to apply for ICF Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC) will need to undertake five hours of supervision with a coach, like Caroline, who is a trained supervisor.  ICF states that this is due to, “the complexities of team coaching practice and the intensity of team dynamics.”  More information about ICF’s stance on supervision can be found here.

If you are keen to find out more, contact Caroline to discuss how supervision can contribute to your professional development.  Visit the jigsaw.coach shop for transparency around pricing for one-to-one and group supervision.