Australasian Association

Rebecca is a Christian minister with 20 years experience in chaplaincy, rural and urban parish ministry, and a range of pastoral leadership roles. She has experience working with refugees, various outreach programs and communities, leading retreats and workshops. She provides professional supervision and spiritual direction in person and via zoom. 

I have 30+ years experience in the field of family and social services as a social worker, counsellor in the area of marriage and family relationships and recovery from trauma and childhood sexual abuse, and supervisor to counsellors, students and those in pastoral ministry. I am a very experienced professional with a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience. My work in faith based organisations has given me additional experience in the pastoral dimension of social services and a unique social justice perspective. I believe in the ability of people to adapt, change and make choices and so I work from a strengths based perspective and a philosophy of hope. This enables people to discover their own strengths and know what is possible

I offer supervision that provides a safe and supportive place to reflect, evaluate and learn from life, work and/or ministry experiences. Reflective practice is at the center of my supervision practice so to foster learning from one’s experiences, knowledge, and skills, along with creating self-awareness and building resilience, enabling individuals to support themselves personally, spiritually, emotionally, and professionally. I believe it is important to draw out the best in an individual, encourage and empower them to seek and draw out the best in themselves, along with supporting them in their journey. Being a Professional Supervisor, Spiritual Care Practitioner and Adult Educator, I offer support through drawing on my widespread experience in Chaplaincy, Parish Ministry, education systems, healthcare, areas of finance, community, courts and prisons, training and mentoring along with providing professional development to workplace teams. “Supervision interrupts practice. It wakes us up to what we are doing.” (Sheila Ryan, 2004)

Monica has been a pastoral supervisor for over 15 years. She specialises in supervision of supervisors and supervisors in training, as well as working with pastoral and not for profit leaders. Mon holds an MA, Grad Cert Min, Grad Cert in Prof Supervision and is a Doctoral candidate researching the supervision experience of Australian Ministers. Mon is founder of The Anchorage Collective

Eugene holds qualifications in social work, professional supervision and worship arts and is an accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). He has extensive experience in providing professional supervision to supervisees working a range of human services (child protection, couples and families, disability services) as well as pastoral care. A particular interest is providing thoughtful, trauma-informed supervision to pastors, pastoral carers/coordinators and chaplains on a pro bono basis in the Darling Downs and surrounds. 

Henrita resides on the Sunshine Coast and has had a successful Private Practice for the last 10 years. She completed her Master's degree, and her career in Counselling and Psychotherapy began with a Diploma in Counselling in 2015, Adv Dip Counselling and Family Therapy in 2016, and Grad Dip 2020 Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy (Spiritual) from AIFC. Her approach is to create a supportive environment that fosters growth and development. Whether you're just starting your counselling or pastoral career or looking to refine your skills, she can provide a safe space to reflect on your practice, gain a broader perspective, and help you see opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Sally is passionate about facilitating a positive difference in other people’s lives and improving opportunities in regional areas. She brings 12 years’ experience as a PACFA registered clinical counsellor and 5 years as a PACFA accredited supervisor. Sally works in private practice with individuals and couples to address anxiety and depression, bereavement, grief and loss, relationship, stress management and work related issues using mindfulness-based therapies. This includes EAP and critical incident support services and educational workshops. Sally graduated in Counselling from the University of Notre Dame Australia in 2004 and from The School for The Work of Byron Katie in 1999. She has also trained with the International Systemic Constellations Association in Germany to conduct family constellations. A certified facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie (Inquiry Based Stress Reduction), Sally has been an active mentor and trainer with the Institute for The Work of Byron Katie for 14 years.

Drawing on a diverse ministry experience including parish pastoral work, counselling, clinical social work in health settings, and spiritual mentoring, Damien’s contemplative approach to pastoral supervision encourages reflection and self-understanding to assist the supervisee tap into their own wisdom for discerning ongoing growth opportunities. Supervision is offered in a trusting and confidential setting either by zoom or in person. The supervision process enhances self- awareness and accompaniment to the supervisee in their unique personal and professional journey, in a way that is different to pastoral counselling or spiritual direction. Currently, Damien works as a pastoral supervisor at The Carmelite Centre Melbourne and in his own practice and is experienced in both group and individual supervision. 

I am a trained supervisor, ministry coach, pastor and biblical counsellor. The last 16 years while Pastoring a church in Sydney’s East, I have supervised, coached and mentored Pastors, ministry workers, University staff workers, cross-cultural workers and chaplains throughout Australia and overseas. If you would like to find out more visit my website www.ministrysupervisor.com.au then book a free ZOOM chat to consider partnering together.

Diana practices in analytical psychotherapy having trained at the Churchill Clinic in WA. She has been in private practice in the SW of WA since 1996, an AAOS supervisor since 2003 and a PACFA accredited mental health practitioner since 2012. Diana supervises across a range of modes of working including counselling, psychotherapy, art therapy, relationship counselling, mental ill health, for those in private practice and those who work in agencies. 

Paul is a Recognised Supervisor with Chaplaincy Australia and a Supervisor-Trainer (AAOS). He is Lecturer in Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care at Morling College and Practicum Coordinator for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision. Previous to this, Paul developed extensive Chaplaincy; Chaplaincy Supervision and training experience of over 16 years for a leading aged care provider in Dementia and Palliative Care. Paul brings into his Pastoral Supervision diverse skills from his careers in Nursing, Pastoral Ministry, Chaplaincy, Counselling and Pastoral Supervision and draws on these in his work building mutual trust, confidential support, and reflection upon practice for Chaplains and Pastoral Carers.

Margaret has been working as a Pastoral Practitioner for more than 15 years and has extensive pastoral experience in community, ministries, hospital and aged care chaplaincy (palliative care). Her qualifications include: Post Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Clinical Pastoral Education (Mental Health), Pastoral Counselling, Parish Ministry, Dip. Management, Team Leadership. Margaret is a Pastoral Supervisor and is a member of AAOS and Transforming Practices. I believe when people are listened to well, they feel understood, then openness of heart and mind helps them hear themselves at a deeper level. My approach is to provide a safe space with deep listening to allow personal insights to be heard, explored and developed. Supervisees are then enabled to draw on their own strengths to discern the way forward with greater freedom and confidence.

I will help you reveal, restore, and reconcile any aspects of your divided self in the context of your ministry/work life. I provide a reflective, safe, and compassionate space for you to partner with God in the hopeful journey towards integration.

Elizabeth specialises in supervision for those in aged care. Elizabeth’s supervision is strengths-based, safe and supportive. Qualifications: Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, Bachelor & Master of Education in Adult Education; Master of Business Administration Master of Arts (Ageing and Pastoral Studies). Elizabeth's experience includes Operation Manager, Aged Care Quality Agency; Project Manager/Researcher for the National Guidelines on Spiritual Care in aged care.

I work as a Counsellor and Pastoral Care Worker in my local community and provide Professional Supervision for Pastoral Care / Ministry Workers from both church and service based organisations.

I am a member of Transforming Practices. I offer Supervision at Bathurst and by Skype. Other places in Sydney by negotiation.

Supervision provides the opportunity to reflect on your pastoral practice, to develop insights into your ministry and greater self-awareness of the impact of that ministry on your sense of call and identity. It also enables you to reflect on the social and cultural context in which you work and to reflect theologically on your practice. Supervision helps you to reflect on your ministry, and discover more about yourself and others with whom you work. You can set your own learning goals and focus on what you want to learn, and reflect on the impact of challenges and joys. Supervision enables greater insight and effectiveness, greater understanding of your role and growth in spiritual and pastoral identity. This is done in a non-judgemental atmosphere and is a form of transformative learning.

I am a trained pastoral supervisor through Transformative Practices. I have my a Bachelor of Ministry, CPE qualifications, and Master of Arts Sydney University. I have worked in a church ministry setting for 16 years and Community Services chaplaincy for 10 years. I delight in journeying with people and offering pastoral supervision in a safe and supportive place to reflect on professional practice, to develop insights into self and to offer an opportunity for transformative learning.

I am a Psychologist in private practice and a trainer in Psychotherapy and Counselling with various institutes. I am an accredited Supervisor for Psychology registration and for ongoing QCA & PACFA membership