Reflective practice pilots

Our aim

Psychological wellbeing is important but rarely spoken about within the profession. We're seeking to address and support the professional wellbeing challenges faced by barristers. We want to encourage better practice habits and help barristers to spot problems early on. We also want to provide the right support that will help barristers protect themselves and support one another. 
 
In 2025 we started to pilot different reflective practice delivery models and approaches. A reflective approach provides a space to analyse and evaluate professional experiences and debrief. As such, reflective practice support continuing professional development (CPD).

Balint group pilots

Our first pilot in partnership with Balint Legal involved groups rather than 1:1 support. Between June and December 2025, we ran two different Balint groups – one for crime and family practitioners on the Western Circuit and one for Chancery and commercial barristers in London.

Read more about this pilot from Barbara Mills KC, 2025 Chair of the Bar, in this article from Counsel magazine.

The impact of group reflective practice was evaluated early 2026. Plans for future Balint groups will be announced soon.

Other pilots

We are also exploring other reflective practice models and will look to pilot one or more of these over the coming months - an update will be provided in the Summer 2026.

If you would like more information, please email us