What Is Somatic Supervision?
A Holistic Approach to Supporting Practitioners
Somatic supervision is more than professional support—it’s a co-creative space that nurtures both personal and professional growth. By integrating somatic movement, trauma-informed care, and creative reflection practices, somatic supervision invites therapists to explore their work through the wisdom of the body alongside the mind.
This approach allows practitioners to deepen their skills, navigate complex client cases, and ensure they are holding safe, ethical spaces for their clients. Somatic supervision is especially effective for those working with trauma, as it creates room to process the unique challenges of this work while prioritising the wellbeing of the practitioner.
Why Trauma-Informed and Creative Supervision Matters
Cultivating Safe, Conscious Spaces for Growth
Therapists and practitioners working with trauma often complex challenges in their work. Trauma-informed supervision provides a safe environment to process these experiences, ensuring the practitioner’s wellbeing is supported alongside their professional growth.
Incorporating creative and somatic practices into supervision opens new pathways for reflection and insight. By centering the body’s innate wisdom, therapists can gain deeper clarity, develop innovative approaches to client care, and remain grounded in their own healing journey.
Caroline Georgiou: A Compassionate, Experienced Supervisor
Over 16 Years of Experience in Somatic and Creative Supervision
Welcome, colleague! With over 16 years as a somatic and creative supervisor, I’ve had the privilege of supporting advanced practitioners, trainees, and professionals working with trauma across the UK and Europe.
I work with students from many therapeutic approaches at universities and colleges, provide professional support to local and national charities, and facilitate ongoing supervision groups for an international psychotherapy organisation. My supervision spaces are grounded in compassion, integrity, and a deep belief in the power of connection and growth.
My Practice & Approach to Supervision
My practice is grounded in person-centred and transpersonal approaches, and I see supervision as a relationship that nurtures both personal and professional growth. Together, we can explore the themes and challenges that arise in your work, supporting your clients while honouring your own journey as a practitioner.
To stay aligned with the depth and responsibility of this work, I engage in regular continuing professional development and receive extensive supervision for my own practice. I also connect with innerdance consciousness and somatic practices regularly, which helps me stay rooted, open, and able to work safely and deeply with those I support.
Whether you're a trainee, an established practitioner, or navigating complex client cases, I offer a warm, grounded, and professional space for reflection, learning, and growth. I'm here to walk alongside you as we co-create something meaningful together.
How Somatic Supervision Supports Your Growth
Deepening Your Skills and Holding Safer Spaces
Through my supervision practice, I help practitioners:
Navigate the unique challenges of working with trauma.
Integrate somatic movement, dream work, and creative approaches into their practice.
Reflect on their work with clients in a supportive, non-judgemental environment.
Cultivate emotional resilience and balance in their personal and professional lives.
When we centre the wisdom of the body alongside the mind, we create a foundation for expansive, authentic healing—for ourselves as practitioners and for those we support. Supervision with me is a relationship of collaboration and exploration, helping you grow both as a professional and as a person.
Sacred Supervision Spaces for Small Groups
For practitioners who enjoy learning alongside their peers, I offer small group supervision spaces called Sacred Supervision. These groups are designed for up to four people, offering a safe and collaborative environment to reflect, grow, and share the journey of professional development.
Shared insights and diverse perspectives from colleagues.
Shared costs compared to individual sessions.
A supportive space for ongoing reflection and learning.
If you and your peers are looking for a committed monthly space to explore your work and deepen your practice, I’d love to hear from you.
Supervision for innerdance Facilitators
As an innerdance facilitator, having a reflective and supportive space to explore and deepen your practice and understanding of evolving theory is essential. Engaging in regular professional development and supervision helps you stay aligned with the profound responsibility of holding space safely and ethically. By regularly connecting with innerdance consciousness through supervision, you can deepen your capacity, skills and presence as a facilitator ensuring that you can support others with the depth and care this work requires.
Book a Supervision Session
Whether you’re seeking individual somatic supervision or interested in joining a Sacred Supervision group, I’m here to support you. Let’s create a nurturing and transformative space for your personal and professional development.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Somatic Supervision
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How do holistic wellbeing programmes improve student outcomes?Holistic programmes help students develop emotional resilience, manage stress, and improve focus, which supports academic success and personal growth.
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Are these programmes suitable for staff as well as students?Absolutely. Caroline designs programmes for both students and educators, ensuring that the entire school community benefits from improved mental health and wellbeing.
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How do somatic movement and innerdance fit into educational settings?These practices are tailored to be accessible and engaging, offering a safe space for participants to release tension, process emotions, and build resilience.