Tetteh Lomotey
I am a mental health consultant and supervisor with over a decade of experience working across forensic, community, and creative sector settings in the UK, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the United States. My background is in criminological and forensic psychology, with extensive experience supporting individuals and teams navigating complex psychological, systemic, and relational challenges. I am the founder of Anansi Consulting, through which I provide supervision, training, and therapeutic support to practitioners, organisations, and creatives. My work has included roles within secure forensic services, probation-related contexts, and educational institutions such as Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and the New Zealand School of Dance, where I supported students and staff within high-performance, emotionally demanding environments. Alongside my clinical and consultancy work, I am also an artist. This dual perspective informs a nuanced understanding of identity, expression, pressure, and wellbeing — particularly within creative and marginalised communities. I bring a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and holistic lens to supervision, with a strong commitment to supporting practitioners to work ethically, sustainably, and with integrity. My work is particularly attuned to the experiences of Black, and indigenous communities, as well as those navigating systems where power, identity, and belonging are central.
My Approach
My approach to supervision is collaborative, reflective, and grounded in psychological safety. I see supervision as a space not only for case discussion, but for deeper exploration of the practitioner’s internal world, decision-making processes, and the broader systems they are working within. I draw from a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed frameworks rather than a single modality, integrating relational, psychosocial, and systemic perspectives. This allows supervision to be flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each practitioner and their context. In our work together, I aim to: Support critical reflection and ethical practice Explore the impact of power, culture, and identity within the work Strengthen clinical judgement and confidence Attend to practitioner wellbeing and sustainability Hold space for complexity, uncertainty, and growth I am particularly mindful of the emotional demands placed on those working in mental health, social services, and creative sectors, and I actively support supervisees in developing practices that prevent burnout while maintaining depth and quality in their work. Ultimately, I approach supervision as a partnership — one that honours both accountability and care, and creates space for practitioners to think, feel, and evolve in their practice.
Qualifications
MSc Criminological Psychology (Level 9, NZQA equivalent) – University of Nottingham
Over 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience across forensic inpatient, community, and probation settings
Additional Professional Experience & Training:
Adjunct Lecturer – Rutgers University (School of Criminal Justice)
Lecturer – Richmond, The American International University in London (Developmental Psychopathology)
Guest lectures and workshops delivered at academic and professional institutions on topics including forensic psychology, personality disorders, and deception detection
Extensive practice experience in trauma-informed, psychosocial, and culturally responsive approaches
Profesional Association
DAPAANZ