Clinical Supervision

I've noticed through providing clinical supervision that practitioners often question whether they're doing enough, whether they've made the right decision, or whether there's something they've overlooked. I recognise that feeling, because even after more than 15 years of working with children and families, I still have moments where I question my own clinical decisions. We often associate professional confidence with having the knowledge, experience and skills to know what t

I've had some great supervisors over the years, and I've really benefited from long-term, consistent supervision relationships. There is immense value in being able to debrief when something has gone wrong or when you're in the middle of a difficult situation, but for me that's quite different from what develops when supervision is a protected space, held consistently over time. When you meet regularly, you get to know each other. My supervisors have come to know my strengths

The relationship I build with a supervisee is an important part of how I work. Supervision isn't just a place to bring cases, work through clinical decisions or meet professional requirements. Over time, we get to know each other and build trust. That sense of relational safety matters. It allows someone to bring the things they are unsure about, decisions they are questioning, mistakes they may have made, or areas where they need support, without feeling that they need to de

There can be a lot to think about when you're working therapeutically with children. In play therapy, we're paying attention to what happens in the playroom, the themes that emerge over time, the therapeutic relationship and what we know about the child's history and wider family experiences. We're also working within a system around the child, which may include parents, schools and other professionals who have their own concerns and expectations about what therapy will achie

Most of us go into private practice full of hope - more autonomy, more flexibility, a working life that actually matches our values instead of following someone else's program model. And at first, it is fun. You chase the work, build the website, pick office space, design the business cards, land on a fee with not much thought behind it, and find your first clients. You're not thinking of yourself as building a business so much as providing a service to as many people as you

Reflective supervision creates space to think deeply about practice. Learn how Gibbs' Reflective Cycle supports clinical reflection, growth and self-awareness.

If you're looking for clinical supervision that genuinely supports your professional development - and meets your accreditation requirements - here's what working with me looks like. Who I supervise I offer clinical supervision for social workers, counsellors, and play therapists working with children, adolescents, and families. Whether you're working towards a specific accreditation, maintaining your registration, or simply wanting a thoughtful space to develop your practice

If you're a social worker working towards AMHSW accreditation, you've probably already spent some time on the AASW website trying to make sense of the requirements. Here's how supervision with an accreditation focus can help, and how to find a supervisor who will genuinely support you through it. What the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) requires To be eligible for AMHSW accreditation, you need to demonstrate at least two years of full-time equivalent post-qual

Clinical supervision is often described in formal terms - reflective, supportive, focused on safety and professional development. All of that is true. But in the day-to-day reality of working with children and families, supervision becomes something much more practical - and often, essential. At its core, supervision is a protected space to step out of the room and think about the work more clearly - with someone alongside you. For social workers and child or play therapists