Supervision for independent practitioners
RCOT Member Early bird (until midnight 4 June) £40
RCOT Learner Member Early bird (until midnight 4 June) £10
Non-member Early bird (until midnight 4 June) £70
Non-member Learner Member Early bird (until midnight 4 June) £15
RCOT Member standard (from 5 June) £50
RCOT Learner Member standard (from 5 June £15
Non-member standard (from 5 June) £80
Non-member Learner Member standard (from 5 June) £30
About the online event
This session will help you refresh why supervision is essential to your professional growth.
This session will:
· Help you refresh why supervision is essential to your professional growth
· Look at the different ways independent occupational therapists can access supervision support, both informal and formal
· How to advocate to employers (non-health backgrounds) why supervision is essential
· Explore professional identity when stepping beyond statutory services and/or a traditional occupational therapy role, and how supervision can support this
· Protecting your well-being when you wear many hats as a therapist, leader, business owner, accountant, marketer…in the world of independent practice. What role does supervision play in this?
Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw will guide you through the process during this 3 hour session, which is online and will include interaction and participation, with polls, a chat box, and breakout room
Speaker
Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw
With over 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw is regarded as an advocate for supervision in occupational therapy. After dedicating 20 years to the NHS, Lynsay transitioned into independent practice, founding her own OT business to support children, young people, and families in school and community settings. Her OT business now also provides professional supervision and supervision training.
Lynsay’s passion for professional occupational therapy supervision is clear; she has become a key figure supporting therapists in both in- and outside-statutory healthcare roles. Recognising the critical role of supervision in job satisfaction, retention, and well-being, she provides tailored supervision to meet the unique needs of therapists across diverse practice settings, including sole practitioners, emerging roles, and occupational therapy business leaders.
In 2024, Lynsay presented her innovative Long Arm Occupational Therapy Supervision Model at the Royal College of Occupational Therapy’s Children, Young People, and Families conference, sparking widespread interest. In November 2025, she presented at the OT Show, highlighting the role of OT supervision in promoting well-being and preventing burnout. This was also shared in April 2026 on a CPDme webinar. She continues to advocate for the importance of supervision through podcasts, social media, and efforts to publish her model.
Lynsay’s reputation as an OT supervisor is built on her dedication to empowering therapists through accessible, high-quality, person-centred supervision. She also provides her ‘Basics to Brilliance Supervision Skills Training’ online for occupational therapists and healthcare professionals. She is advancing her mission to elevate professional standards around supervision and promote the well-being of therapists across the UK and beyond.
Ticket prices
The standard ticket price for members is £50 and £15 for learners.
Not a member yet? Non-member ticket price is £80 – or join us now!
Bookings close Thursday, 2 July 3.30pm.
What you need to know about paying for your ticket
All bookings need pre-payment. Your place at the event is not confirmed until we receive full pre-payment. We only accept payment by credit card (excluding AMEX) and debit card. We don't accept purchase orders or issue invoices.
Cancellation and substitutions: We won't give refunds without a written request and they'll be made after the event. Cancellations made up until 2nd June will incur a charge of 30% of the registration fee. Cancellations made between 2 June and 23rd June inclusive will incur a charge of 70% of the registration fee. Cancellations after 23rd June and on the day of the event or ‘no shows’ will not be refunded.
Contact: [email protected] if you have any questions.