Hazel McCrystal

Lancaster UK

Format of supervision offered: Individuals, Groups, Online

Overview of CFT training, supervision training and experience:  I am a clinical psychologist, supervisor and trainer specialising in CFT. I have been using CFT in my practice for over ten years, having attended many CFT workshops (including the three day introductory training, advanced clinical skills, CFT approaches to trauma, working with people who hear voices, chair work, compassionate leadership, and compassion focused staff support). I completed a one year postgraduate certificate in CFT at the University of Derby in 2017. I receive monthly specialist CFT supervision, and have done so for the last seven years. I co-founded and co-facilitate a local CFT peer supervision group, which has been running for five years, as well as providing individual CFT supervision for a range of psychologists and therapists. I regularly deliver CFT training to trainee clinical psychologists, and have delivered a range of CFT workshops and training sessions within my NHS trust. I have a particular interest in staff wellbeing and compassion in teams and organisations, having worked in a staff wellbeing service for two years and developing and delivering a range of compassion-focused interventions (at individual, group, and system/organisational level) during this time.

Capitán Ramón Freire 2584, 1428 Argentina, Buenos Aires

Format of supervision offered: Individuals, Groups, Organisations, Online, In Person

Overview of CFT training, supervision training and experience:  I have been training at CFT since 2018. My first training experience was in New York at the first summit held in New York. After this first training I have been trained in various workshops offered by Compassionate Mind in online format. I have done CFT introduction by Prof. Paul Gilbert. The advances Clinical Skills also offered by Prof. Paul Gilbert. The Compassionate Mind training by Prof. Paul Gilbert. Darcy Harris on Bereavement and CFT. With Marcela Matos and Stand Steindl on Shame and CFT. With Deborah Lee on CFT and Trauma. With Chris Irons on CFT for Difficult Emotions. With Dennis Tirch and Laura Silberstein on Compassion Focused Therapy and ACT. With Russel Kolts on Compassion Focused Therapy and CFT for Anger. And since 2020 I lead the CFT training project in Argentina, which leads me to deepen and update myself constantly. I am part of the research team that together with Compassionate Mind is evaluating the synergy of the use of psilocybin and Compassion. I have participated in the Conferences offered every year since 202 by the Compassionate Mind, both in person and virtually. During 2023 and 2024 I have participated and completed my studies in the Diploma in CFT awarded by the Compassionate Mind Foundation, having completed all instances of participation and evaluation.

148 High St, Banstead, SM7 2NZ

Format of supervision offered: Individuals, Groups, Organisations, Online, In Person

Overview of CFT training, supervision training and experience:  Compassion Focused Therapy is a central part of my clinical practice. I have completed specialist training in Compassion Focused Therapy through the Compassionate Mind Foundation and continue to deepen my practice through ongoing training and supervision within compassion-focused approaches. Alongside my private practice, I work within NHS Talking Therapies where I am part of a Community Trauma Clinic supporting people who have experienced complex life adversities, including experiences such as childhood abuse, exploitation, and displacement. Within my NHS role I have also facilitated group supervision for therapists delivering Compassion Focused Therapy groups, supporting clinicians to reflect on formulation, develop confidence in compassion-based practices, and think together about the challenges that can arise when working with shame and self-criticism. I also work as an associate therapist with Balanced Minds, delivering Compassion Focused Therapy within their service. In my clinical work Compassion Focused Therapy often provides the central framework. Where helpful, I also draw on CBT, trauma-informed approaches, and EMDR, using compassionate formulation and compassion-based practices to support change. Supervision offers a space to think together about the clinical work, including the moments that can feel uncertain, stuck, or emotionally demanding. I continue to deepen my practice through regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development within compassion-focused therapy.