Supporting Your Practice: Supervision & Mentoring with the AAC

At the AAC, we understand that a strong support system is vital to thriving as a practitioner. That’s why we’re proud to offer a structured, meaningful Mentoring and Supervision Program designed to empower our members through every stage of their professional journey.

Whether you’re newly qualified or years into your practice, the opportunity to share, reflect and learn within a supportive environment can be both grounding and transformative.

Why Mentoring and Supervision?

Supervision isn’t just about navigating challenges – it’s about growing as a practitioner. AAC’s mentoring and supervision programs provide:

• A Safe Space for Reflection: Share difficult cases, explore emotional responses, and gain insights from experienced mentors.
• Professional Growth: Receive constructive feedback to deepen your clinical skills and confidence.
• Community & Connection: Join a supportive network of fellow practitioners who understand the unique rewards and demands of acupuncture practice.
• Sustained Wellbeing: Prevent burnout by regularly checking in, grounding your practice, and building resilience.

Each supervisor in our program brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to practitioner development. They’ve all completed a full year of supervision training and are members of the Mentoring and Supervision Network.

Program Structure & Eligibility

If you’ve taken part in our free supervision offering, you’re eligible to join the mentoring program for up to two blocks of supervision. Each block offers a series of structured group sessions. Once you’ve completed these, you’re welcome to continue supervision independently with a supervisor of your choice – ensuring ongoing support tailored to your needs.

This approach allows AAC to maintain a diverse, inclusive, and accessible supervision model for all members.

What’s On Offer?

Option A: Monday Evenings with Sarah Matheson
With 30 years of experience in Five Element Acupuncture, Sarah is known for her calm and wise guidance. As the Chair of the Mentoring and Supervision Network, she brings profound insight and leadership to every session.

Option B: Friday Mornings with Marianne Killick
Dates: May 2nd, May 30th, June 27th, August 1st
Trained in TCM, Marianne offers a grounded and thoughtful approach, drawing on her experience in diverse clinical settings. She currently coordinates AAC’s supervision program.

Option C: Group Sessions with Naomi Swain

• Group 1: Monday Evenings – May 12th, June 9th, July 7th, August 4th
• Group 2: Tuesday Evenings – May 27th, June 24th, July 22nd, August 19th
  Naomi brings a deep understanding of hormonal health and women’s wellbeing, along with a warm and inclusive style of mentoring.

Option D: One-to-One Supervision with Lisa

Tailored individual sessions via Zoom, arranged directly with Lisa. With two decades of experience in Five Element Acupuncture and a passion for practitioner support, Lisa offers a compassionate, personalized mentoring experience.

Session Logistics

Each group requires a minimum of four participants to run, ensuring the sessions remain intimate but sustainable. This minimum supports supervisor compensation and contributes to our emergency supervision fund—an essential resource for members in urgent need.

Please note: Each block of supervision is a paid service, and your commitment to the full series ensures the integrity and depth of the work we do together.

Ready to Deepen Your Practice?

The AAC Mentoring and Supervision Program isn’t just a professional development tool – it’s a lifeline for connection, confidence, and continuous growth. Whether you’re seeking support, inspiration, or simply space to reflect, supervision can be a transformative part of your practice.

If you’re interested in joining an upcoming group or arranging individual sessions, be sure to book early -spaces are limited and fill up quickly.

Let’s keep growing, together.

For questions or more information, please contact admin@aac-org.uk