Supervision & Reflective Practice

Information is correct as at February 2026

My approach

My overall approach to sitting with people – in counselling as well as Supervision & Reflective Practice – draws on reflective, contemplative, & trauma-informed practices.

I draw on the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standard #8: Professional Supervision, and the related Practice Standard Supplement. I am also attentive to the three functions of Supervision as set out by the AASW: education, support and accountability.

I see Supervision & Reflective Practice as an integral part of working within in the human services sector. And I appreciate offering other human service practitioners a ‘pause point’ in which to engage in reflective practice.

While I hold certain responsibilities in the ‘Supervisor’ role, I see us as practitioners collaborating together to draw on our practice wisdom and life experience.

My aspiration is that Supervision & Reflective Practice will support you to work in a skillful and compassionate way with your clients, to uphold your ethical principles and intention for entering this field, and to attend to your well-being – while navigating the difficult aspects of your work.

My areas of experience

Please see these pages on my website for more details on my work and volunteer experience, and professional development training.

I offer Supervision & Reflective Practice within the areas of the human services sector I have worked in:

  • Private Practice
  • End-Of-Life Care / Death & Bereavement
  • Inter-personal trauma: Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Violence

At times, I also offer appointments to experienced practitioners who are in a human services’ sector I have not personally worked in, but in which I have some understanding of.

I am clear that I offer ‘Reflective Practice’ rather than ‘clinical supervision’ – and I define the latter as the provision of specific advice on direct client work, especially in relation to mental health.

If you are interested to work together, please contact me and we can talk further to ensure Reflective Practice is what you are looking for at this time. If I feel I do not have the knowledge, skills or experience you require, I can potentially refer you to my excellent colleagues in the field who also offer Supervision.

Recent relevant training

In 2023, I completed the ‘Advanced Supervision’ training with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

I continue to undertake self-study, and explore further training options, in the area of Supervision & Reflective Practice.

With individuals & groups

I offer Supervision & Reflective Practice with individual human service practitioners – as well as to groups of practitioners.

I enjoy working with human service practitioners across the continuum of their ‘career’ – from emerging practitioners, to mid-career, to experienced practitioners.

On-line sessions

I currently offer all my appointments on-line via Zoom or Teams. I can also offer phone appointments.

Common themes explored

In our appointments together, we can reflect on the following themes:

Image: Simone Dewar

Prices

Please see the “prices” page for current appointment fees.

I send an invoice after each appointment. This invoice can be paid by yourself personally, or by your employing organisation.

Commencing appointments together

 You are welcome to email me, or call me, and we can set up a 15 minute 'initial conversation' - during which we can talk about what you are looking for in Supervision & Reflective Practice, and I can also speak more to my skills, experience, and approach.

If we both feel we can work well together, we can set a subsequent appointment time.

I will then send through my 'New client' form with additional information related to the AASW Standard #8 (Professional Supervision). If required, I will also complete paperwork from your employing organisation.

I look forward to hearing from you if my approach to Supervision & Reflective Practice resonates for you