#39 Jo Birch: Suicidality, Supervision and Safe Practice
Wed Dec 17 2025
Jo Birch a highly respected supervisor, author, and long-standing contributor to the development of supervision in coaching and helping professions.
Jo has worked for many years at the intersection of practice, ethics, and professional standards, supporting supervisors and practitioners to think more deeply about their work and their responsibility within it.
She is widely known for her writing and teaching on supervision, reflective practice, and professional maturity, and for her steady, principled voice in a rapidly evolving field.
LinkedIn: Link here
Jo's Website: Link here
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UK Helplines
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https://www.nhs.uk/urgent-help-for-mental-health/If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services.
Your Coaching Development
I’ve helped hundreds of coaches grow their confidence, impact, and presence.
If you’d like to explore supervision, mentor coaching, or training - for yourself or your organisation - let’s have a conversation:
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Jo Birch a highly respected supervisor, author, and long-standing contributor to the development of supervision in coaching and helping professions. Jo has worked for many years at the intersection of practice, ethics, and professional standards, supporting supervisors and practitioners to think more deeply about their work and their responsibility within it. She is widely known for her writing and teaching on supervision, reflective practice, and professional maturity, and for her steady, principled voice in a rapidly evolving field. LinkedIn: Link here Jo's Website: Link here Support & Emergency Resources If this episode brings up anything difficult for you, support is available: Samaritans (UK & ROI) Call 116 123 - free, 24/7 emotional support https://www.samaritans.org/ SHOUT (UK) Text SHOUT to 85258 - free, 24/7 confidential text support https://www.giveusashout.org/ Find a Helpline (Worldwide) Search by country to find local crisis and emotional-support services https://findahelpline.com/ UK Helplines Directory of UK mental-health and wellbeing services https://www.nhs.uk/urgent-help-for-mental-health/If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services. Your Coaching Development I’ve helped hundreds of coaches grow their confidence, impact, and presence. If you’d like to explore supervision, mentor coaching, or training - for yourself or your organisation - let’s have a conversation: 📩 george@edgeofcoaching.com 📅 Book a call here