Seasons of Life Supervision
Supervision for School Counsellors
Supporting Wellbeing, Enhancing Practice, Creating Lasting Impact
Penny helps school counsellors navigate their professional journey, providing supportive, specalised, affordable supervision
Penny understands the intricate relationships that occur in a school and the need to work in multi-disciplinary teams using a case management approach to ensure the best outcomes for young people and their stakeholders.
As a seasoned counsellor with a decade of experience in schools, I deeply understand the unique challenges school counsellors face.
My supervision services offer tailored support and expert guidance to help you navigate these complexities, ensuring your professional growth, well-being, and longevity in the field.
Whether you’re dealing with crisis management, burnout, managing organisational demands, I’m here to provide a safe and supportive space to enhance your skills and sustain your passion for helping students.
Are you feeling isolated and unsupported in your role?
The lack of regular, reflective supervision can lead to a sense of isolation, making it harder to cope with the demands of the job.
By prioritising regular supervision, you gain a safe space to land amidst the chaos and busyness of school life.
I help you identify and address signs of burnout and vicarious trauma, provide support for student-related issues, and assist with navigating workplace conflicts.
My supervision also focuses on self-care, boundary-setting, and time management to ensure your longevity and effectiveness in your role.
Are you feeling isolated and unsupported in your role?
School counsellors often face high burnout rates due to overload, which can lead to decreased effectiveness and personal well-being.
The constant demands of a school environment, coupled with the emotional toll of handling crises, can be overwhelming. Without proper support, these challenges can result in vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
My supervision is grounded in the RISE UP model, emphasising strong relational connections. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can discuss your challenges openly. Understanding the high burnout rate in school counselling, I prioritise your well-being and professional growth through consistent, supportive supervision.
Benefits of School Counsellor Supervison
Support when you need it the most
School counsellors often find themselves overwhelmed by the demands and expectations of their roles. When they most need supervision, it’s frequently the first thing set aside. Yet, during crises and busy times, regular supervision is crucial for debriefing and feeling supported.
Unfortunately, support for school counsellors is often lacking, making it even more essential to prioritise supervision for your well-being and effectiveness.
Help in the Chaos
School counselling can be unpredicatable, chaotic and reactive – we seem to be always putting out spot fires. All firefighters need to be able to take a break. Effective school supervision requires the supervisor to be flexible and adaptable when needed in a crisis.
Implementing Boundaries
One of the hardest things about working in education is maintaining boundaries with work life balance and the never ending needs of the school community. It is imperative for longevity in the industry that school counsellors are able to establish and hold appropriate boundaries with the school leadership, staff, parents and other stakeholders. I can help you with this process.
Having a supervisor who gets it!
Penny’s extensive experience working in schools and her understanding of this unique institution in regards to working with young people in a couselling and wellbeing context means that she ‘gets’ what you are experiencing on a daily basis.
As a Level 4 counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and a member of the College of Supervisors, I have supervised school counsellors for over five years. My experience as a chaplain and counsellor in both independent and state schools equips me to provide insightful and practical supervision.
COUNSELLOR | SUPERVISOR | TRAINER
School Supervision with Penny
As a seasoned counsellor with a decade of experience in schools, I understand the unique challenges school counsellors face. My supervision services are designed to provide the support and guidance needed to navigate these complexities effectively.
With ten years of firsthand experience working in schools, I know the pressures and organisational conflicts that school counsellors encounter daily. From handling crisis situations to managing burnout and workplace conflicts, I bring a wealth of knowledge to support you in your role.
RISE UP MODEL
What to expect in our school supervision sessions together
Penny implements the Rise Up Model, which is widely used in Australia and beyond for the last 12 years and is a comprehensive approach to clinical supervision. It is based on the latest research and best practices in the field, covering all the key areas of professional supervision.
We will discuss the model in our first session together and its key components are covered in the supervision agreement.
What Is Our Approach?
THE WHAT: Relationship-based, Integrated Supervision & Education to Unlock Potential (RISE UP)
THE HOW:
REVIEW
Following up on previous sessions, areas of discussion, action and reflective practice
INFORMATION
This is the all important administrative part of supervision
SUPPORT
Supporting you to support your students and their families, whilst working in a multi-disciplinary and case management approach.
EDUCATION
Ensuring the appropriate development of skills, modalities and student care through equipping and professional development and training.
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR SELF-CARE
School counsellors exist on the front line of mental health in young people and families. Burout rate is high so we need to ensure that you are looking after yourself, managing your stress, avoiding burnout and vicarious trauma.
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Supporting you in your school environment and to manage the requirements and expectations of the organisation whilst establishing boundaries for maximum self-care and wellbeing.
Supervision for ACA Provisional Members
One hour supervision sessions for provisional members of ACA. These members are those whose Diploma did not meet ACA requirements and they are required to complete additional supervision to reach level 1 membership.
*please note as of July 2023 ACA has changed discontinued the Provisional membership level please contact ACA for further information. You will be required to show you are provisional to access this rate.
$80.00 + GST
Supervision ACA Registered Counsellors
One hour supervision sessions for counsellors who are registered with ACA and who are working either in employment or private practice.
*if you believe that you may financially disadvantaged by the full rate please contact me to discuss
$100.00 + GST
Group Supervision for ACA Members
Group supervision for 2024 has been extended to 4 sessions a month for ACA members. It is open to anyone, however it does have a general focus on private practice, business development and support. It is a highly interactive and supportive group.
When: Monday evening, Wednesday evening and Friday mornings & afternoons
Time: evenings 7 – 9 pm AEST/AEDT, afternoons 3.30 – 5.30 pm AEST/AEDT
Please note that due to ACA requirement we are limited to 10 people per session.
$65.00 + GST