+44 (0)7940997413
Professional SEPAR Supervision for Aspiring Sport Psychologists (CASES/BASES)
Callum Abbott MSc, CPsychol
Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist - Ipswich, Suffolk
Serving Suffolk, Norfolk, East Anglia, and globally with in-person and remote sport psychology sessions available.
Professional Supervision Online and in Person​​
I'm Callum Abbott, a Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist offering SEPAR supervision for trainee psychologists (SEPiTs) pursuing CASES (Formerly BASES) qualification routes. With international tournament experience, published research, and expertise spanning traditional sports and esports, I provide evidence-based supervision grounded in a collaborative approach with experiential learning at its core.
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Registered SEPAR Supervisor: I'm listed on the official CASES SEPAR Directory and currently accepting new supervisees. I offer remote supervision throughout the UK and internationally, with face-to-face sessions available across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and London. HCPC Registered, insured, and chartered.
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Common Training Areas I Help With
Building your client base from scratch
Navigating the SEPAR portfolio and submission process
Developing case conceptualisation and intervention planning skills
Establishing yourself as a self-employed practitioner
Balancing training with work/life commitments
Developing confidence in esports or niche sport populations
Ethical decision-making in complex situations
Reflective practice and professional identity development
Preparing for independent practice post-qualification
Developing your Practitioner Philosophy
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CASES SEPAR Supervision Services I provide
Individual supervision sessions - One-to-one focused development
Group supervision - Learning with peer support
Direct observation - Live and recorded observation with feedback
Portfolio review and feedback - Preparation for submissions
Between-session messaging support - Guidance outside of formal sessions
CPD and dissemination planning - Meeting your CPD hours
Business development support - Ethical marketing, finance, client acquisition
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Covering a wide range of training areas and aims
I work with trainees across various specialisations, whether you're focusing on traditional sport (e.g., football, athletics, golf, rugby, boxing, MMA, swimming), sport and exercise (both performance and wellbeing populations), or esports (competitive gaming, content creators, streamers). Many supervisees build mixed practices with diverse client portfolios. I support self-employed practitioners establishing their own practice, those working full-time with organisations, part-time trainees balancing training with other employment, and international candidates through remote supervision. I also provide HCPC-registered supervision for those not yet enrolled on SEPAR who want to begin their pre-qualification development.
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Working With Trainees Across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, London & Beyond
I provide face-to-face supervision sessions across the East of England and London, with remote supervision available throughout the UK for trainees based further afield. International candidates can access supervision via video calling, and I offer flexible delivery that mixes in-person and online sessions to suit your circumstances and preferences.
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Email: abbottsportpsy@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0)7940997413
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Starting Your Supervision Journey
A simple, professional process designed to help you get started on your route to qualification.
Schedule a 30-minute call to discuss your training goals, current situation, and whether we're a good fit. No commitment required.
4. Begin Supervised Practice
Start your training with regular supervision, direct observations, and portfolio development from day one.
2. Comprehensive Planning
Explore your experience level, competency gaps, learning style, career aspirations, and practical circumstances. Agree on programme duration (2/3/4 years) and supervision format.
5. Ongoing Support and Development
Work through initial submission, mid-point, and final submission with continuous support, feedback, and professional development.
3. SEPAR Enrolment Support
Guidance on completing CASES application, securing professional insurance, and understanding submission deadlines.
6. Review and Refine
Final stage focuses on readiness for independence, building sustainable practice, and future development.
Why work alongside me?
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Real World Experience That Matters
I work with trainees across all specialisations and contexts:
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Traditional sports: Football, rugby, athletics, cycling, golf, tennis
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Combat sports: Boxing, MMA, martial arts
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Team sports: Hockey, netball, basketball
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Individual sports: Swimming, gymnastics, running
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Esports: League of Legends, Valorant, Counter Strike, Rocket League
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Content creators & streamers: Mental performance and wellbeing support
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Youth to elite level: From junior athletes to professional competitors
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Self-employed practice
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Professional Qualifications That Matter
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Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist with the British Psychological Society
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HCPC Registration ensuring professional standards and ethical practice
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Listed on official CASES SEPAR Directory
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International tournament experience including work with professional esports teams
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Published research in sport and performance psychology
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Experience spanning many different sports from grassroots to elite
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A Supportive and Collaborative Approach
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Experiential learning through observations, role-play, and real client work to build practical competence
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Reflective practice and professional philosophy development to prepare you for independent practice
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Safe space to make mistakes and learn without judgment, with appropriate challenge and support
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Flexible delivery tailored to your learning style mixing individual, group, synchronous and asynchronous methods
Why SEPAR Supervision Matters for Trainee Sport Psychologists (SEPiTs)
Choosing the right SEPAR supervisor is one of the most important decisions you'll make during your sport psychology training. Quality supervision shapes not just whether you meet CASES requirements, but how you develop as a practitioner, build your professional identity, and establish a sustainable career. Many trainee sport psychologists struggle with the transition from academic learning to applied practice, finding it challenging to translate theory into real-world interventions with athletes and performers. A supportive SEPAR supervisor helps bridge this gap, providing the scaffolding you need to develop confidence and competence in applied settings.
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The SEPAR route can feel isolating, particularly for self-employed trainees building their practice from scratch. Unlike trainees in established organisations, those working independently often lack day-to-day colleagues to discuss cases with, share resources, or gain perspective from. This is where regular supervision becomes invaluable. Beyond the mandatory 50 hours annually, effective supervision provides ongoing professional support, helping you navigate ethical dilemmas, develop your case conceptualisation skills, and build the reflective capacity essential for independent practice. Whether you're working with football academies in Suffolk, esports players internationally, or building a mixed client base across traditional sports, having an experienced supervisor who understands diverse performance contexts makes a substantial difference to your development.
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Many trainee psychologists also underestimate the business side of qualification. The SEPAR programme whilst great value, still costs money, plus supervision fees, insurance, DBS checks, and CPD expenses. Without clients or an additional job, these costs can feel overwhelming. A supervisor with experience establishing their own practice can provide practical guidance on marketing, client acquisition, pricing structures, and financial sustainability. This business mentorship, combined with clinical supervision, helps trainees build viable careers rather than just achieving qualification.
For those specialising in niche areas like esports psychology or content creator support, finding a supervisor with relevant expertise ensures you receive guidance grounded in the specific challenges these populations face, rather than generic sport psychology supervision.
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Email: abbottsportpsy@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0)7940997413