Mentoring and Supervision for Acupuncturists

Caroline offers Mentoring and Supervision sessions to Acupuncturists and others working in the caring profession. These are supportive 1:1 and group sessions both in person and remotely via Zoom.

Supervision has been an integral part of Caroline’s working life since her early 20s, having offered professional structured support over a long period of time and being involved in the delivery of Supervision Skills training. She has supported new Acupuncture graduates in their transition to become practitioners for over 12 years.

She is part of a national network of accredited mentors and supervisors and a registered Mentor Supervisor with The British Acupuncture Council. Caroline offers group supervision to Acupuncturists around the country as part of The Practitioner Hub offering personal and professional development attached to The Northern College of Acupuncture.

As Acupuncturists we often work in isolation making complex decisions and balancing many different needs without the support of a wider team. It is essential to gain support for ourselves and our businesses in order to sustain our practice.

Supervision provides the opportunity to explore and reflect on our complex working life in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. It contributes to our own personal growth and development and ultimately greatly improves the quality of the service we offer to our clients. It is a place for learning, reflection, growth and support.

Supervision is a particular type of professional conversation, an enabling conversation. It provides an environment where a person feels safe enough to open up about issues relevant to them. Practitioners are supported in reaching their own conclusions by offering non-judgmental questions and feedback that will help to facilitate in a journey towards clarity.

Being part of a supervision group is very exciting. Creating trust and building something new. Working in a non-competitive environment. Groups are a rich source of learning both from other group members and the facilitator.

If you would like to find out how Mentoring Supervision can support you in your practice please feel free to get in touch for an informal chat: caroline@leedsacupuncture.co.uk 0113 2501826.

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I’m in Caroline’s supervision group and it has been invaluable to me as I’m newly qualified and setting up practice atm. Really supportive group where I feel I can speak openly about any problems I’m facing and receive support

TD, Shropshire

“The supervision that I have received from Caroline has been integral to my move from student to practitioner. She has provided a safe and non-judgemental space to explore clinical and professional issues. With her guidance I have been able to reflect and work through my areas of concern, enabling me to become a more effective and confident practitioner. I am so grateful to have Caroline’s experience and expertise to draw upon and look forward to continuing our supervision relationship in the future. “

KR, Yorkshire

I met Caroline whilst struggling to build my practice as a new acupuncturist. Finding Caroline at that point in my journey was exactly what I needed. Regular supervision with her has given me the guidance and confidence necessary to not only succeed but thrive. Learning with Caroline has been an honor and a privilege. Her support to help run a successful practice, and her clinical wisdom on how to work with clients effectively and efficiently, are invaluable for any practitioner. Caroline has always held a generous, safe space where I have felt welcomed and supported. It would be difficult for me to overstate the impact that regular supervision has had on me and how it has supported in me growing as a practitioner.

RE, Yorkshire

“Caroline has a real gift as a supervisor! She always has a listening ear and I know that I won’t be judged on anything I discuss with her. During my sessions with Caroline, she has empowered me to find my own solutions to issues in my practice, boosted my self-confidence and supported me on my journey to becoming the practitioner I aspire to be.” ”

JB, Yorkshire

“Caroline has a special way of honing in on what really matters in supervision. She creates a warm atmosphere, and combined with her wisdom and clarity, she helps to open achievable possibilities”

SA, London

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Halema Khatun

17:29 14 Feb 24

Caroline was recommended by a friend, I have known Caroline for a few months now and has been amazing. Very knowledgable, kind, professional and a fountain of knowledge. Genuinely cares about all my concerns and cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for me and my husband. Cannot recommend enough :)

Rachel A

16:38 22 Dec 23

I can’t recommend Caroline and her team highly enough - not only are they experts in their field but they are warm, caring and compassionate too. They have vastly improved my physical and mental health over a number of years through their holistic advice and treatment. Thank you for all you do.

Agnes Mary Haigh

20:13 29 Nov 23

Excellent and professional service by Caroline

Caroline Brown

19:35 26 Jul 23

Caroline is an amazing practitioner; she has really helped me with back issues and general well-being.

Syhra Ali-Nazir

11:07 19 Aug 22

I have been going to Caroline for seven years and would never go to anyone else for acupuncture. She is a professional and brilliant at what she does and has helped me through all of my fertility treatment. If anyone is going through the same, acupuncture with Caroline and her team is an essential part of your treatment which will help you with relieving anxiety, pain and also help to support the treatment you are having. Caroline has a wealth of knowledge especially when it comes to having acupuncture alongside fertility treatment and pregnancy. I would never do any treatment without accompanying acupuncture from Caroline! I thank them all from the bottom of my heart for their support throughout the years.

Baljinder Bharaj

13:07 01 Apr 22

I have been seeing Caroline for herbal medicine for a few months now and have been so impressed with the positive affects on my health to present. The herbs she has prescribed has made a huge difference to my overall wellbeing in mind, body and spirit. Caroline has a wealth of experience and really takes her time to understand your health concerns. She adapts the medicine to your needs and communication and care is outstanding! She's very patient, caring and highly skilled at what she does. Highly recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their health with Chinese herbal medicine. You won't be disappointed. Thank you so much Caroline.

Elizabeth Selby

21:38 16 Feb 22

I cannot recommend the clinic highly enough. Kate has treated me for a number of different issues and is so professional and thorough in her work. She always takes the time to listen and approaches each treatment in a very holistic way, drawing on her wide-ranging knowledge and experience. As a result I always leave the clinic feeling relaxed and well cared for.

Vicky Field

10:05 28 Jan 22

Caroline and her team are AMAZING!! I cannot recommend them enough. I have been attending the clinic for 18 months and every session I have had I have left feeling relaxed and listened to.I found the clinic, after suffering from recurrent miscarriage and when I was feeling a bit lost and confused about it all. When I met Caroline, she did a detailed assessment of me and my past history. I then started attending weekly sessions. My fertility journey was not straight forward and each week Caroline would listen to my updates and offer advice and guidance. Her knowledge of fertility is brilliant which helped me greatly. She even put me in touch with a fantastic Dr who specialised in the area of fertility I needed investigated. This ended up being a huge turning point in my journey.After a year of attending the clinic, I found out I was pregnant. Caroline helped me navigate through early pregnancy and all the anxiety and emotions that go with it after loss. It helped me attending the clinic and I would leave feeling relaxed. I think these sessions helped me to keep the baby and also helped keep me sane. Caroline celebrated every milestone with me and I know she was genuinely happy for me and my family.I have also attended some appointments with other members of the Calverley and Rawdon Acupuncture team over the last few months and all of the women were extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and supportive.I cannot thank the clinic enough and I will always been grateful for the support and guidance they provided me. I would highly recommend them to anyone going through a similar experience.

Louise Grant

20:34 27 May 20

I can not recommend Caroline and Rachael highly enough. I had already suffered four miscarriages when I first contacted the clinic and was really struggling to imagine how I would ever manage to carry another baby to term. Caroline did a thorough assessment and was confident she could help; I was bowled over by her knowledge and expertise in fertility.Over the next nine months I visited the clinic regularly for treatments which I am sure were instrumental in me keeping this baby. I had a very anxious pregnancy due to my previous losses, and further complications in this pregnancy, and acupuncture helped me to relax and gain a sense of calm and perspective each week.As my baby was breech, then oblique, up until 36 weeks, I opted for the moxa treatment in clinic, which was successful. I also had the induction treatment on my due date and, sure enough, I went into labour the next morning, giving birth to a healthy baby boy at home. Success all round!Both Caroline and Rachael were incredibly kind, compassionate and supportive. They really cared, and it meant so much to feel like I had someone else fighting my corner when I felt let down by the consultants.I will be forever grateful to them both for helping me to finally complete my family.

Sophie Hopkins

12:58 04 Oct 19

I have been going for accupuncture now for over a year and can honestly say I love it. Caroline and Rachel are like my therapists and are so lovely to talk to and always listen to how I'm feeling and work with that. I highly recommend and have told so many people about it!