Clinical & Reflective Supervision
for Social Workers, Play Therapists, & Allied Health Professionals Working with Children and Families
A warm, collaborative space to deepen your practice and feel genuinely supported in the work.
If you've had supervision that felt like a tick-box exercise - where cases got reviewed but you left feeling unseen, unsupported, or no clearer than when you arrived - I offer something different.
I offer clinical supervision and reflective practice for social workers and therapists working with children, families, and complex systems. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in child and family practice, bringing together attachment theory, trauma-informed frameworks, and a systemic lens that recognises the importance of the world the child and family live in.
Whether you're a social worker navigating the complexity of child and family systems, or a play therapist who thinks beyond the therapy room, my supervision is grounded in the realities and complexity of child and family practice.
Looking for clinical supervision?
I'm currently accepting new supervisees for individual clinical supervision, as well as expressions of interest for group supervision cohorts in 2027.
Individual and small-group supervision is available in person in Wheelers Hill, Melbourne
and online across Australia.
Complete the short enquiry form to tell me a little about your work and what you're looking for. I'll be in touch within 1 -2 business days to discuss availability and next steps.
Who I work with
Social workers working with children and families
Including those working in child protection, out-of-home care, family support, school settings, and private practice. Supervision towards AMHSW accreditation available.
Play therapists with a systemic lens
For play therapists who work collaboratively with families, schools, and other systems around the child - and want supervision that thinks beyond the therapy room.
Counsellors, psychotherapists & allied health practitioners
Working with children, adolescents, and families across community, schools and educational settings, and private practice settings.
My Approach
My supervision approach is grounded in attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, and a systemic approach to child and family work. I bring a social work lens - one that considers the family, community, and organisational systems shaping the people you work with - alongside a deep understanding of child-centred and play-based approaches.
I'm particularly interested in working with practitioners who think systemically - who want to understand not just the child in the room, but the world around them.
Individual Supervision
Individual supervision offers a dedicated, reflective space to bring the full complexity of your work - the hard cases, the ethical dilemmas, the moments of uncertainty, and the questions about who you're becoming as a clinician.
Sessions are collaborative and strengths-based, while also making room to sit with difficulty, be gently challenged, and grow over time. You can expect warmth, practical reflection, and supervision that takes both the work and the worker seriously.
We may explore
Case formulation · Working with trauma, attachment, and neurodiversity · Complex family dynamics · Managing risk and safeguarding · Transference and countertransference · Ethical decision-making · Professional identity · Burnout prevention · Private practice development
Investment
$180 + GST — 60 minute session via Zoom (Monday to Thursday)
In-person available in Wheelers Hill, Melbourne (Wednesday and Thursday only)
Enquiries
I'm currently accepting new supervisees for individual clinical supervision. Complete the intake form and I'll respond to your enquiry to discuss next steps.
Group Supervision
Group supervision offers a different experience to individual supervision - the opportunity to think, reflect and learn alongside peers working in similar areas of clinical practice. In a small, psychologically safe group, there is space to explore cases collaboratively, consider different perspectives, and reduce some of the isolation that can come with child and family-focused work.
Groups provide a consistent reflective space to integrate clinical theory with practice and explore the emotional, relational and ethical dimensions of therapeutic work.
How group supervision works
Groups are kept small, with 3–4 participants, to support safety, depth and meaningful engagement. They are curated based on shared clinical focus, experience and availability, supporting a good fit between group members.
Sessions are held online via Zoom, typically meeting monthly over an initial six-month cycle, with the option to continue where there is mutual fit and availability. This continuity allows trust and connection to develop over time and supports greater depth in the supervision process.
Who this is for
Group supervision is suited to clinicians working with children, adolescents and families, including social workers, play therapists and play-informed practitioners, counsellors, psychologists, and allied health professionals working in developmental, NDIS or trauma-informed settings.
It may be particularly helpful if you value reflective practice, learning alongside peers, and having an ongoing space to think about both the clinical work and the emotional and relational realities of working therapeutically.
Investment
$95 + GST per participant per 90-minute session
Online via Zoom · Monthly
Enquiries
To express interest in group supervision or join a future cohort waitlist, please complete the supervision intake form and I'll be in touch within 1–2 days.
Clinical Supervision & Reflective Practice for Organisations
External clinical supervision offers practitioners a dedicated space outside of their immediate team and management structures to reflect on their work, explore complexity and strengthen their practice.
I provide individual and small-group supervision for organisations working with children, young people and families. Supervision is reflective and collaborative, with space to think about both the work itself and the impact of working within complex family, community and service systems.
What supervision may include
Depending on the needs of the practitioners and organisation, supervision may include case reflection and formulation, trauma-informed and relational practice, complex family dynamics, risk and safeguarding, ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, practitioner wellbeing and the emotional impact of the work.
The focus is on creating space to think carefully about complex and challenging work - making sense of what is happening for the client or family, considering different ways of responding, and reflecting on the practitioner's own responses and decision-making.
How organisational supervision works
External supervision can be provided to individual practitioners or groups of staff within an organisation, either as ongoing clinical supervision or facilitated reflective practice at an agreed frequency.
Sessions are available online across Australia. The structure, frequency and focus can be discussed with the organisation to suit the needs of the team and the nature of their work.
Enquiries
If you're looking for external clinical supervision or reflective practice for practitioners within your organisation, please get in touch to discuss your team, the work they are doing and what you are looking for from supervision.
Testimonials
"I have been accessing supervision with Shivonne for over a year now. Shivonne has a diverse range of skills which is supported by significant experience in the field, which I have found helps bridge theory, real life clinical work and my learning needs together. As someone who has qualifications in Social Work & Play Therapy, I have felt Shivonne’s qualifications match nicely with my own, as it enables Shivonne to support my learning as an integrative therapist. Shivonne is responsive and able to adequately cater for my learning in the supervision space. Shivonne has been able to foster a space where I can learn, grow and reflect so that I can continue to improve my clinical skills and enhance the support I provide to my clients. I highly recommend Shivonne for anyone who may be seeking clinical supervision."
Hayley - Registered Play Therapist
"Supervision with Shivonne is calm, supportive, and helpful. I feel comfortable bringing both clinical reflections and private practice ideas into the space, and she always offers clear, practical feedback that strengthens my skills and confidence. Her guidance is aligned with AMHSW standards and has helped me refine my professional thinking. I'd highly recommend her to any social worker working towards AMHSW accreditation, especially if you're looking for supervision that is both warm and focused."
Ya Ker — Social Worker
About Shivonne
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor (APTA) with 15+ years’ experience supporting children, families, and clinicians.
I create supervision spaces that are:
Thoughtful and supportive
Case-focused and consultative
Ethically grounded
Designed to promote professional growth and wellbeing
EXPERIENCE
Intensive Family Support Services (Preservation and Reunification)
Child Protection and Out of Home Care
SECASA - Sexual Abuse Counselling
OnPsych - School Social Work and Counselling
Take Two - State-wide Therapeutic Trauma Service for
Children in Out of Home Care
Private Practice - Business Owner and Contractor Models
PRACTICE AREAS
AMHSW accreditation and Clinical Social Work Practice
Child Centered Play Therapy
Parent:Child Relationship Therapy (Filial Therapy)
Trauma, Grief and Loss
Attachment Theory and Neuroscience
Child and Family Practice
Mental Health
Parent Support and Coaching
Focused Psychological Strategies
AutPlay Therapy
EMDR Level 1
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience (Psychology) - Monash University.
Master of Social Work - University of Melbourne.
Clinical Certificate of Play Therapy - Play Therapy Australia.
REGISTRATIONS
Member of Australian Association of Social Workers, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Australian Play Therapists Association - Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor (APTA)
A space to reflect and grow
Whether you are early in your career or navigating complex work, supervision can help you feel supported, grounded, and confident.
If you’re considering supervision, I'd love to discuss further how I can support you with your supervision goals.
In-person sessions available in Wheelers Hill, Melbourne
Online supervision available Australia-wide