Australasian Association

 I am a Sydney-based counsellor and clinical supervisor and have been a counselling practitioner since 1996 and supervisor since 2002. I provide clinical supervision both individually and in groups, including supervision on-line. My supervisory experience includes: supervising students on placement, supervising supervisors, role as supervisor coordinator and writing Masters supervision curriculum, delivering supervision training to meet the PACFA training standards and academic supervision (PhD). I have a Bachelor Degree in Science, a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, a Masters in Counselling, and a PhD titled ‘The needs of gender variant children and their parents’. I am an avid supporter of the LGBTQ community and provide counselling for: youth & their families regarding gender identity concerns, parents of children with variations in gender expression, adults exploring gender expression and identity and couples where a partner is undergoing a gender transition

My professional life has included Army Engineer (30 years), working throughout south-east Asia with an Australian university and managing World Vision’s ministries in ACT and southern NSW. Having been ordained deacon in 2004, I pastored in Parliament House as Chaplain for 12 years and then mentored ordination candidates in the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. I completed the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Pastoral) through St Mark’s National Theological Centre in 2021. I currently supervise students, clergy and people in chaplaincy roles, notably in the ADF and Police. Supervision is available personally in ACT and surrounds and, using Zoom, nationally.

A clinical supervisor for 25 years, I work with practitioners individually, in groups and as a university supervisor for students on placement. I also supervise supervisors in groups or in individual sessions. I have specialised in working in different modes,working in-person and by phone, Zoom and other platforms. My MRes research was about supervisors' behaviours in different modes and how we change our practice according to the mode remains a fascination for me.

I am passionate about people flourishing in their professional and personal lives. Supervision is ‘the’ place where you can discover new transformational insights about your work situation and self. My practice is creative, collaborative, supportive and reflective and what you ‘choose to explore’ will be treated with respect. I bring experience from Corporate and Luxury Sales, 17 years as Chaplain to sports communities, LGBTQA, industry and the health sector, also, more than 35 years of Church  leadership, pastoral care, children's programs and am an Ordained Minister. I gained lived experiential insight from these roles; how a person’s work-role can create attitudes and questions; inducing both positive and negative feelings such as ‘being alone and unsupported’ to ‘being recognised and acclaimed’. Supervision: Discover~Unleash~Release! Discover the Hidden. Unleash the Discovery. Release the Potential!                                                               

Qualifications: Grad Dip Th; Grad Dip Couns; Grad Cert Professional Supervision (Pastoral); 4 units of CPE. Professional Membership: AAOS. Leanne has 20 years' experience in hospital chaplaincy. As well as ten years' experience with Clinical Pastoral Education as a Supervisor. Leanne is passionate in providing a safe space where learning and reflection can take place. 

Master of Ministry (incorporating the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (pastoral), CSU School of Theology; and including a Guided Research Project in adapting supervision to the individuals personality). Supervision is offered in-person, by Zoom, and group.  

Susan Stephenson: Psychologist, Supervisor, Supervisor Trainer, Lecturer. Susan is a highly respected Psychologist with 30 years’ experience as a Counselling clinician in private practice. She provides supervision to a wide variety of psychologists, clinical and pastoral counsellors and social workers, as well as training others to be supervisors. Susan began her training as a supervisor in Emotionally Focused Therapy in 1994 and completed the Psychology Board of Australia’s Approved Supervision training in 2014. Currently she lectures in the Master of Counselling at Excelsia College and supervises student interns in their Practicums. An experienced Clinician, she specializes in mental health well-being, recovery from psychological trauma and childhood abuse, relationships and managing anxiety and depression. As a supervisor Susan draws on self-reflective practice, creative and expressive approaches and is particularly interested in how the personal experience of the health practitioner helps or hinders their work with clients.

I have a Master of Arts in Chaplaincy and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Pastoral). I have had many years experience in pastoral ministry as an assistant minister and in the training of people for pastoral ministry as the Principal of Mary Andrews College. I provide a safe space for you to explore your ministry. I provide supervision in the City or Fairfield

My passion and my interest is in supervision and how best to work with supervisees so that the client also benefits. I work with an existential lens which is inclusive of other modalities and theories.

Since 2018 I have been a Program Director at dreambuilders centre4change working with people in crisis using person-centred and trauma-informed processwork to create a safe, reflective, holistic space in which to heal. I now bring these skills and talents to the supervision space providing supervision for case workers and pastoral carers. To help with this I use creative ways to open up the space as well as the traditional methodologies. I encourage people to explore and discover more about themselves and how they engage in ministry, in life and with others. I have done this for most of my life and now I can do it with a capital S because I am an accredited Supervisor with AAOS and a certified Root Cause Therapist. My heart is for everyone to live their authentic lives and to be the best they can be, including you. I work face-to-face with people in the Wyndham area, and on-line with others further afield.

Frances brings to supervision long experience of Christian pastoral ministry and contemplative accompaniment with individuals and groups. Her ministry of supervision is complemented by her work as a spiritual director and giver of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, opening and holding safe, creative spaces, listening for God’s particular calling into greater fullness of life and the service of others. Married with adult children, Frances works in leadership with Jesuit Ignatian Spirituality Australia (JISA), a ministry of the Australian Jesuits. Frances facilitates retreats, training, and spiritual formation, working with leadership, staff and ministry volunteers in pastoral contexts including diocesan and parish ministry, social ministries, education, healthcare, and prison chaplaincy. She has an undergraduate degree in European languages and literature, postgraduate qualifications in education, professional supervision, and a masters in Spiritual Direction. Frances is available for appointments in person at Pymble or online.

To be involved in pastoral ministry is to be involved in dynamic, rewarding work. It is also very demanding. Within the context of a safe and trusting supervisory relationship, the process of regular supervision offers space for growth, sustainability and energy. Supervision brings perspective on both your work and yourself within that context. I see supervision as creating intentional conversations that move us towards the integration of purpose, values, identity and faith. My formal qualifications include a Diploma of Christian Counselling, a Master of Counselling & Human Services and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision. I have enjoyed many years of leadership in student, women’s & pastoral church-based ministries, counselling, secondary school chaplaincy, hospital pastoral care and clergy wives support. I have long held a deep call to ministry involving the care and growth of others and as a supervisor, I would be excited to partner with you.

Accredited as a supervisor by PACFA and AAOS, Jean supervises practitioners from government organisations, NGO's and private practice. Offering supervision in both individual and group formats, she has a particular interest in reflective practice, and seeks to create a supportive environment for it to flourish. In addition to CPD, involvement in the profession as a volunteer helps ensure that her theory and practice remain current. Jean’s practice is located in Sunshine Beach, however she is also available by Zoom.  

Rae is an accredited clinical supervisor with PACFA and AAOS. With over 20 years’ experience in counselling and supervision, Rae holds a Master of Education (Counselling & Development) in 2002 and in 2006 completed Post Graduate Studies in Supervision. Rae has a private practice in counselling and supervision and provides individual supervision with Counsellors, Pastors, Chaplains, Supervisors and students. Rae offers supervision in Brisbane plus via Skype nationally.

I am a PACFA Clinical registrant, mental health practitioner and a registered supervisor and AAOS member. I am based in Cairns, FNQ and offer both face-to-face as well as online, via Zoom, opportunities to meet. My substantive passion is school counselling, so I have lots of experience in educational settings working with young people and those who work with young people. I am active in helping newly qualified counsellors in their internship at the end of coursework and establishing themselves in the profession. I offer either clinical or pastoral supervision working face-to-face or online via Zoom, respecting the boundaries of each focus. My skills and experience match a number of the helping professions and ministries. I work in several modalities: Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-centred counselling, Christian Counselling, Psycho-education and Solution-focused Therapy.

Dirk has offered pastoral ministry over the past 25 years in a variety of contexts, including congregation, school, university, and aged care settings. He consolidated this experience with a Master level qualification in pastoral counselling and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision. He is a recognised pastoral supervisor and offers supervision to a range of people working within these contexts. Dirk listens to clients and supervisees with empathy, compassion and understanding. He holds this space with integrity and confidentiality thus creating a space for self-reflection, enquiry and growth. Dirk is a member of the Australasian Association of Supervisors, Australian Counselling Association, and New South Wales College of Clinical Pastoral Education. In-person supervision offered in Sydney. Also available on Skype/Zoom and similar platforms

I offer supervision to people involved in Christian ministry, especially clergy. I have 33 years experience in ordained ministry in Australia and overseas. I am passionate about developing younger people in ministry, and encouraging healthy ministerial practice.

Helen is a pastoral supervisor trained within the CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) model of reflective practice and supervision. She is an accredited Supervisor and Educator through ACPEWA, ANZACPE and AAOS and holds post-graduate qualifications in education and theology. She is passionate about supporting people as they reflect on their practice of care to others in Christian, multi-faith and secular contexts. Supervision is available in person as well as via online mediums (Skype etc). She also offers small group experiences (see website for current offerings).

Tania provides ministry supervision for people who are engaged in senior leadership of churches and Christian ministry organisations. She has deep ministry, organisational culture, strategy and governance experience.

Jenni has had working experience in outdoor education, ordained parish ministry, missionary service and hospital chaplaincy. Jenni is an accredited supervisor with Australian Association of Supervisors. In a safe environment, she enjoys encouraging people to grow in their own awareness which can inform, enhance and transform one’s practise. Having spent many years in pastoral ministry, Jenni is always learning and believes we all have the potential to transform our ministries through reflection and prayer. Jenni offers supervision on-line, face to face and small groups, in the Ipswich and Scenic Rim area.