Writing on Supervision: A BAPPS Symposium

A day exploring contemporary thinking and writing on psychoanalytic and psychodynamic supervision, with clinical papers, discussion and opportunities to think together about the practice of supervision.

Supervision is central to our work, yet how we understand and write about it continues to develop.

This BAPPS symposium brings together a range of perspectives on supervision, with a particular focus on clinical writing and current thinking about the supervisory relationship.

The day offers an opportunity to engage with published and emerging clinical thinking, hear from experienced practitioners, and consider how writing can illuminate the complexities of supervisory work.

• Presentations of clinical papers and current writing on supervision
• Different perspectives on the practice and experience of supervision
• Space for discussion and reflection
• An opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with colleagues working across psychoanalytic and psychodynamic settings

BAPPS Conferences are open to Supervisors and experienced Therapists - BACP, UKCP, BPS or BPC qualified, or anyone interested in Psychoanalytic Supervision. BAPPS is an organisational member of UKCP and aims to promote education, training and the highest ethical standards of practice in supervising psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

9.30am–11.00am | Session 1

Howard Edmunds

Training Group Analyst & Supervisor

Finding Buried Trauma in Supervision

Howard Edmunds will link his presentation to his chapter, Perturbations, Glitches and Glimpses in Group Supervision, in the recent publication Group Supervision and the Influence of Culture.

11.00am–12.00pm | Session 2

Presentations and discussion of papers by:

Sumeet Grover
‘Disturbances in the Supervisory Encounter’

and

Alex Dalziel
‘A Journey in Supervision’

12.00pm–1.30pm | Session 3 – Lunch

Helen Humphreys Memorial Event 2026.

This year's conference includes the launch of the BAPPS Living Library. This will provide a special opportunity to remember Helen, meet with long-time colleagues and friends, make new connections and network.

1.30pm–3.30pm | Session 4

Margaret Gallop

Group Analyst, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Writer

Supervision in Troubled Waters: finding words of containment in the context of rapid change

Every BAPPS conference has at its heart the opportunity to think with rigour about topics that are important to psychoanalytic and psychodynamic supervision, and to consider how this learning can be applied to our own practice.

Conference fees

In person to include lunch:

• BAPPS Members: £69
• Non-members: £89
• Trainees & Retired: £30

Online:

• BAPPS Members: £39
• Non-members: £59
• Trainees & Retired: £15

Sessions 1, 2, 3 or 4 can be booked individually (online or in person): £25

CPD: Certificates for up to 6 hours of CPD will be issued to attendees.

AGM: The conference will be followed by the BAPPS AGM. Everyone is welcome to stay and hear about BAPPS's programme of supervision groups, opportunities to find a supervisor, and forthcoming events and conferences.

We look forward to welcoming you to BAPPS Autumn Conference 2026.

Booking closes 21st October 2026.

BAPPS Conferences are open to Supervisors and experienced Therapists - BACP, UKCP, BPS or BPC qualified, or anyone interested in Psychoanalytic Supervision. BAPPS is an organisational member of UKCP and aims to promote education, training and the highest ethical standards of practice in supervising psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy.