Mindfulness Supervision at the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation
A Supportive Space for Growth, Reflection and Connection
At the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, we believe that supervision is much more than a professional requirement — it’s a living, breathing part of the mindfulness journey. It’s a space of warmth, curiosity, and compassion, where teachers and trainees can pause, reflect, and reconnect with the heart of their practice.
Mindfulness supervision offers time to explore both the joys and challenges of teaching, to deepen understanding, and to nurture the integrity that underpins good mindfulness practice. It supports teachers in bringing authenticity and awareness into their work — and into their lives.
What Mindfulness Supervision Means to Us
Supervision is a regular, collaborative relationship between supervisor and supervisee, built on trust and shared intention. Together, they explore the supervisee’s teaching experiences, reflect on personal practice, and consider how mindfulness flows through both their work and daily life.
This process helps teachers to:
Stay grounded and authentic in their teaching.
Reflect on their development in a safe, supportive space.
Maintain good practice and ethical awareness.
Strengthen the bridge between personal mindfulness practice and professional teaching.
In every supervision relationship, our goal is to nurture confidence, compassion, and clarity — helping teachers grow in both skill and self-understanding.
The People Behind the Practice
Our supervisors are at the heart of what we do. Each one brings a wealth of experience, depth of practice, and genuine care for the people they support. All are:
Experienced mindfulness teachers, having taught at least 10 full 8-week courses over a minimum of three years.
Proficient and assessed teachers, often using frameworks such as the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching Assessment Criteria (MBI:TAC).
Ongoing practitioners, who continue to teach mindfulness courses alongside their supervisory work.
This ensures that every supervisee is guided by someone who truly lives and breathes mindfulness — not only as a professional skill but as a way of being.
The Spirit of Supervision
Supervision at the UK College follows an enquiry-led approach — one rooted in mindfulness itself. Sessions are reflective, compassionate and open, encouraging supervisees to explore their experiences rather than seek quick answers.
Through this process, supervisors help teachers to:
Discover new insights into their teaching.
Identify areas of strength and growth.
Reconnect with the intentions behind their work.
Hold challenges with awareness and kindness.
Our supervisors draw on their own practice and presence to create a space that is safe, non-judgmental and gently challenging — the kind of environment where real learning and transformation can unfold.
Commitment to Depth and Integrity
To ensure the highest quality of supervision, our supervisors are continuously developing their own practice. Each one:
Takes part in regular supervision of supervision.
Attends annual retreats, often 7–14 days in duration, to deepen practice and presence.
Keeps up to date with the latest research and evidence in mindfulness and supervision.
Engages in ongoing study, reading and reflection, often guided by experienced mindfulness teachers.
This commitment to ongoing development ensures that supervision within the College remains rooted, evolving, and aligned with both tradition and modern understanding.
Working with Compassion and Ethics
Our supervisors approach every relationship with warmth, respect and integrity. They are skilled in balancing the educational, supportive and ethical aspects of supervision — helping teachers feel both safe and stretched.
They offer:
Honest, constructive feedback that supports growth.
Clear boundaries and professionalism.
Sensitivity to diversity and individual experience.
A deep understanding of how personal mindfulness practice informs professional life.
When supervision includes clinical contexts, we ensure that clinical responsibility remains clearly defined and, where appropriate, supported by a separate clinical supervisor.
Quality and Care at Every Level
The UK College of Mindfulness Meditation is proud to uphold a culture of quality, reflection, and compassion. We take care to ensure that all supervision offered through the College reflects the same standards of authenticity and integrity that define our teacher training.
We do this through:
Careful selection, training, and mentoring of supervisors.
Peer reflection and team dialogue to share learning and ensure consistency.
Regular review and continuing professional development (CPD).
Our approach ensures that every supervision relationship — whether for a new trainee or an experienced teacher — is supportive, ethical, and deeply aligned with the heart of mindfulness.
Supporting You on Your Teaching Journey
Supervision is where mindfulness teaching truly takes root — where practice meets experience, and understanding grows from reflection.
Whether you’re beginning your teaching journey or refining your skills after years of experience, our supervision team is here to walk alongside you.
At the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, supervision is not just guidance — it’s a shared mindfulness journey. A chance to stay connected, stay inspired, and continue growing in presence and compassion.