The Counselling Space: Accredited Supervision
Accredited Social Work and Mental Health Supervision
Reflective, AASW-Accredited Supervision for Complex Practice
Trauma-Informed, Reflective, and Neurodivergent-Affirming
AASW Accredited Supervision for Social Workers
If you’re looking for an Accredited Social Work Supervisor who understands the realities of complex clinical work — not just the paperwork — you’re in the right place.
I provide AASW-accredited clinical supervision for social workers across Australia, including supervision for Mental Health Accreditation, Supervision and other AASW Accreditations, and ongoing professional support for those working in trauma-impacted, neurodivergent, and high-complexity contexts.
Supervision is available online, making it accessible for rural and regional practitioners, private practitioners, and those balancing demanding workloads.
AASW-Accredited Supervision for Social Workers
I am an AASW Accredited Supervisor and provide supervision that meets the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) requirements for:
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Mental Health Accreditation
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Ongoing clinical supervision
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Professional development and reflective practice
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Ethical decision-making and clinical governance
Supervision can be structured to support:
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Initial mental health accreditation
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Maintenance of accreditation
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Transition into private practice
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Complex case formulation and treatment planning
I am experienced in aligning supervision with AASW Practice Standards, documentation requirements, and accreditation pathways — while keeping the work grounded, humane, and clinically meaningful.
Trauma informed and Trauma Transformative Supervision
My supervision approach is trauma-informed and trauma-transformative, recognising that social workers are often holding significant emotional, relational, and ethical weight.
This is supervision that:
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Understands complex trauma, developmental trauma, and attachment injury
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Actively addresses vicarious trauma, burnout, and nervous system overload
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Centres safety, power, ethics, and relational dynamics
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Moves beyond compliance toward reflection, integration, and growth
This is particularly supportive for practitioners working with:
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Neurodivergent clients
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Children and families
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Survivors of abuse, neglect, or family violence
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Complex presentations that don’t fit neatly into manuals
Reflective, Integrative Clinical Supervision
My approach to supervision is integrative and reflective, drawing on both talk-based and creative frameworks where helpful.
Supervision may include:
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Reflective discussion and formulation
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Ethical and risk considerations
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Case conceptualisation and intervention planning
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Exploration of countertransference and relational dynamics
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Support with boundaries, endings, and complex systems
I work with practitioners across a range of settings, including:
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Private practice
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Community and NGO settings
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Child and family services
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Rural and regional practice
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Telehealth-only work
- Emerging team leaders
- Experienced clinical leaders
Neurodivergent Affirming Supervision
I offer neurodivergent-affirming supervision for social workers and allied health practitioners who are Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or who experience the world differently.
Many neurodivergent practitioners have had supervision experiences that felt:
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Invalidating
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Overly hierarchical
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Deficit-focused
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Misattuned to their communication style or processing needs
My supervision explicitly:
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Honours different communication styles and cognitive processing
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Supports unmasking while maintaining professional safety
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Uses strengths-based and anti-deficit frameworks
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Adapts supervision structure to suit how you think and work
This is a space where your neurotype is not something to manage or minimise — it’s part of your (our) professional identity.
Online Supervision across Australia and beyond*
All supervision is offered online, allowing flexibility and accessibility for social workers across Australia, particularly those in regional and rural areas who may have limited access to accredited supervisors locally.
Online supervision is structured, relational, and intentional — not rushed or transactional.
* Supervision available to practitioners in all countries excluding USA and Canada
Who this supervision is for?
This supervision is well suited to you if you are:
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A social worker seeking Mental Health Accreditation supervision
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Looking for an AASW Accredited Supervisor
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Working with complex trauma or high-risk clients
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Experiencing burnout, moral distress, or professional overwhelm
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Neurodivergent and wanting supervision that actually fits
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Wanting supervision that is reflective, ethical, and tailored to your needs
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the questions people most frequently ask us:
Do you provide supervision recognised by the AASW?
Yes. I am an AASW Accredited Supervisor, as well as AASW Mental Health Accredited, and supervision is provided in line with AASW requirements. If required, a Summary of Supervision annual report is provided as evidence supervisee's can load to the AASW website.
Can you help me understand Focused Psychological Strategies for Mental Health Accreditation?
Yes. Supervision can support your understanding and application of Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) in ways that are ethical, trauma-informed, and aligned with AASW requirements. This includes still locating our work in the broader socio-political context in which social work practices.
How do you approach cultural awareness?
My work is grounded in cultural humility, ongoing learning, and respect for the expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Supervision includes reflective exploration of culture, power, and context, rather than assumptions of competence.
Can supervision support me to identify, manage, and respond to client risk?
Yes. Supervision supports risk identification, formulation, and timely ethical response, including safety planning, documentation, and decision-making within complex clinical and systemic contexts.
Do you offer supervision where the organisation pays?
Yes. Organisation-funded supervision is available, with clear agreements about scope, confidentiality, and boundaries.
Is this supervision suitable for complex or high-risk work?
Yes. Supervision supports work with complex trauma, high emotional load, multi-layered mental health presentations and ethically demanding cases. I am experienced providing supervision to social workers in child protection, victims services, domestic & family violence and sexual assault settings.
Do you offer supervision for supervisors?
Yes. I provide supervision of supervision for practitioners who supervise others and want reflective support, ethical clarity, and confidence in their supervisory role.
Is supervision available for team leaders or managers?
Yes. Supervision supports emerging and experienced team leaders or managers to reflect on leadership challenges, decision-making, staff wellbeing, and the intersection of clinical and organisational responsibilities.
What are your fees for supervision?
Fees reflect accredited, specialist supervision and vary depending on individual, organisational, or group arrangements. You’re welcome to enquire to discuss options and fit.