Setting Your Professional Development Intentions for 2026: Supervision as Your Anchor

As we ease into 2026, many clinicians and leaders are turning their attention to professional development planning and mapping out their CPD goals. One of the most energising parts of supervision work is hearing what people are genuinely curious about, what they're seeking to deepen, shift, or explore more intentionally in their practice.

In recent months, conversations with supervisees have revealed a beautiful diversity of interests. Many clinicians are keen to build on their therapeutic skillsets with modalities such as Narrative Therapy, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Mentalization-Based Therapy. These approaches reflect a shared commitment to deepening trauma-informed and client-centred practice, often bringing renewed energy and insight into the therapy room.

For those stepping into or already in leadership roles, there is a strong interest in strengthening supervision skills and leadership capacity. Models like Radical Candour, as articulated by Kim Scott, are prompting rich reflection on how to lead with clarity and care. There’s also a growing appreciation for feedback as a practice, not just something to be given or received, but something to be embodied with authenticity and intention.

Whether your goals for 2026 involve growing your clinical toolbox, stepping further into leadership, or aligning your practice more closely with your values, having a professional development plan can help turn aspiration into action. But more importantly, anchoring those goals in reflective, relational supervision can support you to:

• Clarify what matters most to you professionally right now

• Identify opportunities for growth and the resources you need

• Reflect on how your work impacts (and is impacted by) your identity, wellbeing, and relationships

• Stay accountable to your values as you take risks and stretch into new territory

At Supervision Convo, I use the Relational–Reflective Supervision Model to support clinicians to explore their performance, reflect on their practice, navigate interpersonal dynamics, develop professionally, and understand personal impact. This integrative approach creates space for both strategy and self-inquiry—recognising that meaningful development is never just about skills, but about who we are and how we show up in the work.

If you're ready to begin or revisit your professional development planning for 2026, supervision is a safe and generative place to start. Let’s explore together what growth might look like for you this year.

Reach out via supervisionconvo.com to book a session or learn more.