Introduction The aim of this essay is to summarise and to critically reflect on the differences between management and counselling supervision, and to explain the differences in 1-2-1 and group sessions. I will explain the three main functions and the supervisor/Supervisee relationship; I will include the ethical requirements of professional practise and the responsibilities of the Supervisee/counsellor. I will describe two types of referral scenarios, with reflection and on the ethics and the emotional considerations. BACP Ethical Framework Providing a good standard of practice and care (BACP, 2013): Maintaining competent practice 7. All counsellors. Psychotherapists, trainers and supervisors are required to have regular and ongoing supervision/consultative support for their work in accordance with professional requirements. Managers, researchers and providers of counselling skills are strongly encouraged to review their need for professional and personal support and to obtain appropriate services for themselves. Supervising and Managing 32. Practitioners are responsible for clarifying who holds the responsibility for the work with the client. 33. There is a general obligation for all counsellors, psychotherapists, supervisors and trainers to receive supervision/consultative support independently of any managerial relationships. 34. Supervisors and managers have a responsibility to maintain and enhance good practice by practitioners, to protect clients from poor practice and to acquire the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by their role. 35. Supervisors and managers may form a triangular relationship with a counsellor or psychotherapist, particularly where services are being provided within an agency. All parties to this relationship have a responsibility to clarify their expectations of each other and, in particular, the steps that ought to be taken to address any concerns over client safety. The role of an independent supervisor is widely considered to be desirable I promoting good practice but, to be most effective, requires clarity in how such a role relates to line management and the division of tasks and responsibilities between supervisor and any line manager. “A working alliance between a supervisor and a counsellor in which the counsellor can offer an account or recording of her work; reflect on it; receive feedback and where appropriate guidance. The object of this allianc