Diploma In Contemplative Supervision

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisites

For those UKCP members applying this Course is designed to meet the HIPC, UKCP Supervision Requirement. We ask for the following prerequisite. Candidates should be at least 3 Years post-registration practice or have a minimum of 600 post-registration client hours. We welcome experienced colleagues such as other Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Psychiatrists and those working therapeutically with clients. UKCP members are eligible to apply for the HIPC of UKCP Directory of Recognised Supervisors. Everyone attending the Diploma accrues CPD (80 hours) for participation in this model of Contemplative Supervision developed at the Karuna Institute.

Course participants will be introduced to and practice key concepts of Contemplative Supervision. You will be asked to engage in Small Group Active Supervision, Case Presentation and Contemplative Practices. We will engage in collective enquiry into territories that will be drawn from principles of inclusion and diversity. Specialist speakers, including external supervisors, will be invited to engage in these territories.

The Training is held residentially at Karuna Dartmoor, offering us the opportunity to resource, eat good food, dance, walk on Dartmoor, look at the stars and enjoy the companionship of colleagues. It is a chance for us as a community to both deepen into the mystery and tap into our collective wisdom.

Course Assessment Requirements

A 3000 word Case Study, Supervisor Report, 40 hours of Supervision Practice, 20 hours of Supervision (10 from the Course), 1000 word Self Assessment.

Applications will be welcomed from UKCP practitioners with 3 years post-UKCP Accreditation or 600 hours of professional experience. Experienced colleagues from other professional bodies will be welcome to apply.

As the teaching team of Karuna Dartmoor we are committed to working towards creating a training community that is both inclusive and proactive in creating a culture in which students from marginalised and minority groups feel welcomed and valued. We recognise that our staff team is not nearly as representative as we would like, as is generally true of the psychotherapy profession. Our hope is that our training can be part of an active movement that can meet the needs of all members of our community and, equally important, train professionals who reflect the rich diversity of our society.

We have designed this professional training over three long residential weekends. This hopefully reduces client practice days lost.

Tutors

Maura Sills - Honorary Fellow UKCP. Founder of the Karuna Institute , Moderator UKCP Members Forum

Jilly Warrick - Supervisor, Trainer & Clinical Tutor Karuna Bristol

  • Diploma In Contemplative Supervision (starting October 2026)

    Diploma In Contemplative Supervision (starting October 2026)

    DATES:
    Friday 25 - Monday 28 September 2026
    Friday 6 - Monday 9 November 2026
    Friday 15 February - Monday 18 January 2027

    Plus three online group tutorials (dates tbc)

    VENUE: Karuna Dartmoor, TQ13 7TR

    TUTORS:

    Maura Sills - Honorary Fellow UKCP. Founder of the Karuna Institute, Moderator UKCP Members Forum

    Jilly Warrick - Supervisor, Trainer & Clinical Tutor Karuna Bristol

    COST: £3900, including a deposit of £1000 (deposit payable within 7 days of acceptance onto the course).

    For this course, we may be able to offer payment plans to spread the cost of the course. As this is a course that takes place over a longer period, we may be able offer a payment plan that runs until January 2027, to help spread the cost. Please contact the office once you are accepted onto the course for further discussion.

    All residential retreats and training will include lunch and dinner, prepared by a local chef. There will be a self-serve breakfast. This is all included in the cost.

    Karuna offers vegetarian meals. We can provide wheat-free and dairy-free or vegan options, but please inform us as soon as possible before your stay. If you have very specific dietary needs, consider bringing any items you might need to supplement the provided meals.

    Please note that Karuna Dartmoor is alcohol-free and does not allow non-prescribed drugs.