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Purpose: This study aimed to explore in depth the structure and meaning of self-supervision as a strategy for self-directed professional development among experienced sport psychology consultants. In the sport psychology field, limited formal supervision opportunities and institutional gaps have highlighted self-supervision as an essential means for counselors to enhance their competencies autonomously. Methods: Ten experts holding Level 1 certification from the Korean Society of Sport Psychology, each with over eight years of counseling experience, were purposively sampled. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted and analyzed following Giorgi's descriptive phenomenological method to elucidate the lived experiences related to self-supervision. Results: The analysis revealed two overarching categories— “Antecedents of Self-Supervision” and “Focus of Self-Supervision” —each comprising subcategories of “Counselor-Centered” and “Client-Centered” strategies. “Antecedents” included personal factors (professional competence deficits, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion) and environmental factors (unsupportive counseling contexts, inadequate formal training, institutional limitations) that motivated the engagement in self-supervision. “Counselor-Centered” strategies encompassed reflective practice, emotion regulation, metacognitive feedback, and ethical self-audit. “Client-Centered” strategies comprised empathic understanding, observation of athletic practice, assessment of counseling effectiveness and satisfaction, and decisions regarding the continuation of counseling interventions. Conclusion: Findings indicate that self-supervision operates not merely as a self-monitoring tool but as a practical mechanism that sustains continuous professional growth and enhances the quality of counseling practice. The study provides a theoretical framework for self-supervision and demonstrates its practical applicability. Institutional recognition and formal training support are recommended to further strengthen its efficacy and sustainability.

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