This paper, directed to beginning counselors who have not experienced counseling supervision, discusses the general purpose of supervision and the relationship between the supervisor and trainee. Five supervision models are described: (1) direct teaching; (2) therapeutic; (3) interpersonal process recall; (4) self-supervision; and (5) consultative. Suggestions are offered on ways the counselor trainee can obtain the most benefits from the supervisory experience and from relationships with the supervisor. (JAC)