SEPAR Directory

Supervisor
Reviewer

Email address
paula@madeuptomove.co.uk

HCPC registration number
PYL28668

Institution / Organisation / Company
Made Up to Move Ltd

Website
https://madeuptomove.co.uk

Supervisor location
Liverpool

Supervision area

• Merseyside

Will supervise international candidates
Yes

Able to provide remote supervision for candidates through out the UK
Yes

Specialism (capability)

• Exercise
• Sport and Exercise

My primary focus is exercise psychology. I can also supervise candidates enrolling on the sport and exercise psychology pathway if they envisage exercise forming a substantial part of their training.

Currently available to supervise
No

Anticipated availability date
1st January 2028

Supervision approach

I supervise as part of the Areta supervision programme (run by Sport Education Solutions). This involves monthly individual supervisions, plus multidisciplinary action learning sets, group supervision with other psychology trainees, and group CPD sessions.

I believe the supervisory relationship is central to trainees' SEPAR experience, therefore before committing to supervise anyone, I like to meet prospective trainees informally to discuss our respective values, philosophies and expectations to ensure there is alignment between trainee needs and what I can offer. I encourage trainees to do the same with other supervisors so they can find the person they will feel comfortable to work with for 2-3+ years.

As a supervisor I try to facilitate a two-way learning environment in which trainees have the autonomy to grow, whilst providing guidance and mentorship to ensure they develop into safe, critically reflective, independent practitioners. Whilst I will support trainees in finding placements and may occasionally be able to offer them applied opportunities, it is the responsibility of trainees to source their own placements (as I believe this is an important skill to develop).

Further information

I'm passionate about developing the profession of applied exercise psychology and am keen to support anyone interested in pursuing a career in this field.

If you're interested in physical activity and exercise psychology, you might also like to join the Applied Psychologists in Physical Activity Network (APPAN). This is a free network for all career stages, we have monthly CPD meetings which anyone can get involved in. If you'd like to join, please e-mail APPANcommunity@gmail.com with your name and current role/career stage.