Professional Supervision & Coaching – for Schools, Teams, and Leaders

I offer supervision and coaching for teams and leaders, particularly in schools as well as in psychosocial and international contexts. My work offers a reflective space to explore challenges, strengthen resources, and develop new perspective. Sessions are available in English and German.

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Supervision & Coaching for Teams and Organisations

Supervision and coaching provide a professional space to reflect on practice, broaden perspectives, and explore new options.

I work with teams, leaders, and professionals across different organisational contexts, including schools and psychosocial settings.

team supervision
  • sharing perspectives and exchanging ideas
  • improving communication and collaboration
  • clarifying roles, responsibilities, and professional boundaries
individual supervision
  • reflecting on your professional practice
  • gaining clarity on roles and boundaries
  • navigating challenging situations
case supervision
  • reflecting on complex cases in a structured and supportive way
  • exploring possible approaches and next steps
  • practicing self-care and strengthening resilience
supervision for leaders
  • reflecting on your leadership role
  • managing change
  • navigating conflicts within teams
workshops & team days
  • improving collaboration in multiprofessional teams
  • clarifying roles and boundaries
  • coping with emotional stress and practicing self-care
  • tailor-made formats adapted to the needs of your team
  • book half- or full day
coaching
  • developing and enhancing leadership skills
  • support for transitioning into new roles
  • clarifying your goals and identifying next steps

Supervision & Coaching for Schools

Schools are complex organisations where educational, social, and organisational challenges are closely interconnected. My work is grounded in extensive experience in schools and educational settings.

As a psychologist, supervisor and coach, I support professionals, teams, and school leaders in reflecting on their work and developing sustainable solutions.

I work with public, independent, and international schools.

for teachers
  • ongoing support for classroom, grade-level or section teams, trainee teachers as well as teachers in career transition
  • reflecting on projects and specific topics (e.g. class trips, events, organizational issues)
  • reflecting on challenging situations in the classroom and processing incidents
  • sharing perspectives and mutual support
  • group coaching to support teacher well-being (based on the Freiburg Model) addressing topics such as:
    • Maintaining health in everyday professional life
    • Professional identity and the teaching role
    • Building constructive relationships with students
    • Working with parents
    • Collegial support and collaboration
for student support staff
  • regular sessions for support professionals such as counselors, special education staff, pastoral care teams, school psychologists, teaching assistants, early childhood educators
  • reflecting on complex situations and cases
  • adressing emotional stress and strengthening self-care
  • clarifying roles and navigating collaboration with other teams
  • strengthening collaboration and communication within the team
workshops & team days
  • collaborative work on specific topics such as pedagogy, roles and communication
  • strengthening collaboration between different teams
  • clarifying roles within teams and leadership structures
  • coping with emotional stress and enhancing resilience
  • tailor-made formats adapted to the needs of your school
  • half day or full day formats available
coaching for school leaders
  • for principals, leaderships teams, coordinators, and department heads
  • reflecting on your leadership role and strengthening leadership skills
  • support during professional transitions and when taking on new roles
  • navigating and managing change processes
  • clarifying goals and identifying next steps
school psychology consultation
  • navigating the German support system (e.g. school psychology services / SIBUZ)
  • collaboration with external services and agencies (e.g. youth welfare services / Jugendamt)
  • support in complex situations and cases
  • guidance on safeguarding and the role of the school in child protection

About me

I am a psychologist (Diplom-Psychologin) with over 20 years of professional experience in educational and pedagogical settings, including work as a school psychologist, counsellor and teacher. This long-standing practice forms the foundation of my work today as a supervisor and coach.

My professional development is informed by systemic, solution-focused and trauma-sensitive approaches, which provide a solid methodological and professional basis for my work.

I am a member of the German Association for Supervision and Coaching (DGSv) and the Systemic Society (SG) and work in accordance with recognised professional standards in systemic practice and psychology.

My biography is shaped by international and intercultural experiences. I lived in Finland for ten years, and further periods of study and work took me to France and the United States. These experiences enrich my work with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

Sessions are available in English or German.

Contact

If you are interested, feel free to get in touch via email to arrange a free introductory meeting.

Sessions can take place as a one-time consultation, as part of a project, or as ongoing support. Formats range from individual setups to team workshops.

I am based in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, but I am also happy to come to your organisation. Online sessions are also availble.

The framework and content of the sessions are agreed individually with each organisation.. Fees depend on the duration, format, and context of the sessions. I am happy to provide a quote after our introductory meeting.

Dorothee Kaitila