From interpreter to supervisor
Ali Heatherington explains the value in supervision and takes us on her journey from interpreter to professional supervisor.
Labyrinth was established by the first cohort of British Sign Language Interpreters who trained to become Professional Supervisors with 360 Supervision.
This website is a listing facility for communication professionals who offer Professional Supervision and who have qualified through a variety of routes.
I am a Professional Supervisor based in Hampshire. I gained my Diploma in Supervision for Sign Language Interpreters and Allied Professionals in 2022. I offer Professional Supervision to interpreters.
I have worked as a communication professional for over ten years, starting as a Communication Support Worker, then qualifying as BSL/English Interpreter, Electronic notetaker and Lipspeaker.
Hi, my name is Omoyele Davey and I am a Registered Sign Language Interpreter, Professional Supervisor and Course Tutor.
I am a Professional Supervisor based in Cambridge. I qualified in March 2021 via the Diploma in Supervision delivered by Cathy Davey training.
I have been a qualified, freelance British Sign Language Interpreter since 2012, having studied with Sign Solutions. I am based in Warrington, Cheshire.
I am an NRCPD registered BSL/English interpreter with 30 years’ experience in a wide range of domains. I am proud to be a member of our profession and am committed to its development.
Supervision offers the chance to set time aside from your busy work schedule, and to take the opportunity to reflect about your practice in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
I am a Professional Supervisor based in Essex. I gained my Diploma in Supervision for Sign Language Interpreters and Allied Professionals in 2022.
Based in the West Midlands for face to face sessions but I also offer remote supervision to those living and working further afield.
I can provide a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space and regular, protected time for guided reflection using a combination of support and supportive challenge.
I achieved my 360 Diploma in Supervision in June 2022 and am able to offer supervision to anyone working in a people facing role, particularly language service providers.
I love supervision, that I give and that I receive. I continue to be inspired by the support I gain from my supervisor, and feel privileged to be part of the continuing growth in my own supervisees.
I offer supervision working either remotely, or face to face within the Berkshire and London areas.
Paul is based in London and offers supervision sessions both Face-to-Face and online to anyone working in ‘people-facing’ professions.
I became a qualified interpreter in 2004 and since then have held a variety of roles, including committee member, editor, interpreting service manager, and since 2022, professional supervisor.
I am available for face to face sessions in the North West area or remotely for those further afield. Please get in touch and we can arrange an initial session which is free of charge.
I am an experienced BSL interpreter. I qualified as a Professional Supervisor through 360 Supervision in 2017 and became a CAVA qualified assessor in 2022.
I offer clinical supervision as 1:1 and in groups. Clinical supervision is a formal process of professional support, reflection and learning that contributes to individual development.
I believe supervision is crucial to our professional wellbeing and embracing the space to talk about our work keeps us healthy, motivated, and safe to practise.
For me, supervision offers a small island of calm and refuge in what can be the choppy, and sometimes downright turbulent, seas of professional practice.
I offer individual supervision sessions face to face in central London or online to interpreters, professionals working with Deaf people, and allied professionals including front line practitioners.
Midlands freelance BSL Interpreter (RSLI), qualified supervisor and current masters student in integrated counselling and coaching. I aim to create a safe, affirming and needs-informed space for all.
I work mainly online though occasional face to face supervision may be available. I am Bristol based and work with supervisees nationwide.
Registered interpreter and supervisor in Edinburgh with a wealth of professional and personal experience in the field.
I am passionate about the value of professional supervision and I am committed to creating a safe space where you feel valued and supported to explore issues, dilemmas and decisions.
Offering supervision to professional practitioners in English, BSL or International Sign. Specialising in group supervision. A non-judgmental companion in your practice.
Ali Heatherington explains the value in supervision and takes us on her journey from interpreter to professional supervisor.
My recommendation to both supervisors and supervisees would be to try using creative play in supervision–it can nudge you beyond your comfort zone, extend and deepen your learning, and ultimately develop your professional practice.