QUALIFIED SUPERVISON
Meets the training standards of the Australian Counselling Association
PROFESSIONAL & RELATIONAL
A professional peer-to-peer relationship that is also warm and friendly
ETHICAL
Supervision is provided maintaining the highest ethical standards
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability to other supervisors and industry standards
PRINCIPAL COUNSELLOR | FOUNDER | SUPERVISOR | TRAINER
Supervision with Penny
Supervising counsellors, recent graduates and students is one of my greatest joys! I am passionate about equipping the next generation of counsellors and watching them grow and develop.
I am an experienced supervisor registered with the Australian Counselling Association and member of the College of Supervisors.
I have been supervising since 2018 and have provided 900+ hours of supervision to counsellors and students.
I worked RTO’s for 8 years training counsellors in Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas and Graduate Diplomas.
An experienced school counsellor of nearly a decade I supervise quite a few school counsellors as I understand the unique setting in education.
Business support and training
One of my greatest loves is supporting counsellors to develop and grow successful and sustainable counselling businesses that are not only profitable but enjoyable.
I can provide training and hands on support for tech set-up, administrative tools, social media, websites and copywriting and marketing your business.
Perhaps you would like to take your career to the next level?
I also train supervisors in the popular Rise Up model utilising CROCASS in South Australia
I have found supervision with Penny to be an priceless investment into my career as a counsellor.
Penny has vast knowledge and experience and readily shares all she can to help cover every aspect of the client’s wellbeing, legal and ethical issues, counsellor self-care, business building, as well as skill sharing and enhancing.
I see so much growth in myself as a counsellor in private practice due to the guidance and professional support Penny has generously provided me with. I recommend Penny’s supervision services to anyone without hesitation.
WHAT DOES SUPERVISION INCLUDE?
As a registered member of Australian Counselling Association you are required to have a certain amout of supervison each year to maintain your membership?
I offer free 30 minutes ‘get to know you’ sessions to see if we are a good fit.
Looking after your self-care as a counsellor
Supporting you with your caseload
Helping you to practice ethically as a counsellor
Supporting you with administration tasks
Developing a professional development plan
Helping you with your employment or private practice
Supervision Services
Individual Supervision
REGISTERED / QUALIFIED COUNSELLORS
Individual online supervision sessions for fully qualified and and registered ACA counsellors who are working in employment and/or private practice
$90/per hour + GST
Individual Supervision
STUDENT / PROVISIONAL COUNSELLORS
Individual online supervision sessions for students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs and provisional ACA counsellors
$70/per hour + GST
Group Supervision
REGISTERED COUNSELLORS & RECENT GRADUATES
Online 2 hour group supervision held once per month. Open to ACA counsellors but has a focus on private practice. Has a limit of 10 people per group.
$60/for 2 hours + GST
Areas of Supervision Specialisation
School Counsellors
COUNSELLORS WORKING IN SCHOOLS
Penny worked in schools for 8 years, in both the public and private sector of schooling. She has extensive experience working with young people ages 5-18, teachers, families, child protection and case managment.
Penny has worked with many school counsellors to provide them with much needed supervision and understands the unique enviroment that makes up a school community.
Recent Graduates
RECENTLY GRADUATED COUNSELLORS
Penny thoroughly enjoys working with the next generation of counsellors and helping them to launch their career, gain employment, plan for their career development or launch their business.
Her extensive experience in working in training in the VET sector equips her to support newly graduated counsellors on the road to sucess
Private Practice
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
Penny offers extensive support in developing and growing a counselling business that is not only profitable but enjoyable.
Business development and ongoing support comes under supervision. I can help in most areas of development and growth of a counselling business.
RISE UP MODEL UTILISING CROCASS
What to expect in our supervision sessions together
Penny implements the Rise Up Model utlising CROCASS. The Rise Up Model is widely used in Australia and beyond 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 clients
EDUCATION
Ensuring the appropriate development of skills, modalities and client care through equipping and professional development and training.
SELF-CARE
Ensuring that you are looking after yourself, managing your stress, avoiding burnout and vicarious trauma.
PRIVATE PRACTICE / EMPLOYMENT
Supporting you to develop and grow your business and/or supporting you in your employment in the field.
CROCASS
CLIENTS
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
OCCUPATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION
SELF CARE
SUPERVISION ON SUPERVISION
Group Supvervision
Counselling can be a lonely profession
But it doesn’t have to be!
The number one benefit I hear from counsellors who attend my groups – is connection with others.
Group supervision is a great way to connect, network and develop professional relationships with other counsellors while learning from the collective group of experience.
I offer group supervison every month for 2 hours per group. It is a cost effective way to maintain your ACA requirements and connect with others. The group has varied levels of experience and a wide variety of topics – but does focus more generally on counsellors in private practice.
Check out the FAQ’s below for common questions regarding group supervision.
Are you a school counsellor?
Specialised supervsion for school counsellors
I have 8 years extensive experience working in R-12 schools in South Australia in both the public and private sector, working with young people ages 5-18, their families and school staff.
I understands the unique environment that makes a school community and the role that a school counsellor plays.
I enjoy supporting school counsellors in supervision and find my understanding of their experience really supports them.
Supervisors who work in clinical practice often don’t understand the intricate relationships that occur in a school and the need to work in multi-disciplinary teams using a case management approach.
Reach out today for a free 30 minute chat
Kind words from counsellors
Starting a private practice for the first time is a huge learning experience. Penny has been an amazing supervisor who has helped me to focus my intention and guided me through each step of the process. Penny is a knowledgable and supportive supervisor, not only helping me with my business but improving my skills as a counsellor as well.
Penny has been my supervisor for over a year now. I have found the one-on-one and group supervision to be a safe and non-judgemental space. Her supervision has helped me to find peers to connect with, provided information on dealing with real struggles within the occupational field and helped build my confidence through altruism. Penny is a supervisor who is friendly, authentic, and her various experiences within the occupation makes her examples valuable and diverse.
From my first individual supervision session with Penny I felt comfortable sharing my ups and downs of my new private practice. Penny always provides a safe space to share, she is warm, fun,caring and extremely knowledgeable about all things in the counselling space.I have also attended her group sessions which I highly recommend. I’ve attended a few other group sessions but Penny’s group is the best run group session, where everyone feels included and are able to contribute.Having Penny’s support and encouragement I’m able to feel more confident in my skills as a counsellor.
SUPERVISION FAQ’s
ARE YOU A REGISTERED ACA SUPERVISOR?
Answer
Yes I am
I have completed an ACA approved supervision training and I am a member of the ACA College of Supervisors.
DO YOU SUPERVISE PACFA COUNSELLORS?
Answer
No I don’t as PACFA have different requirements for their supervisors and I am not a member of PACFA
HOW MANY SESSIONS OF SUPERVISION DO I NEED?
Answer
It depends your client load, how experienced you are and if employed whether you receive in-house supervision.
ACA requires a minimum of 10 sessions per registration year to maintain membership.
However if you are seeing a high number of clients that is not enough accountability so please speak with Penny or your supervisor.
WHAT IS A PROVISIONAL MEMBER?
Answer
Check the ACA website
But in short, it means that you have completed a diploma of counselling that is not accredited with ACA (there are only 5 accredited diplomas).
You are required to complete 25 hours of supervision and 1 year of practice before being accepted as level 1 – but please check with ACA as everyone’s circumstances are different.
I provide provisional members a discounted rate for supervision.
*please note as of July 2023 ACA has changed discontinued the Provisional membership level please contact ACA for further information
HOW MANY GROUP SESSIONS CAN I CLAIM?
Answer
Australian Counselling Association allow you to claim 2 hours of group supervision per month.
Please note that out of the 10 minimum supervision sessions required to maintain membership with ACA – 5 of those sessions must be individual supervision.
IS IT OK TO JUST ATTEND GROUP SUPERVISION?
Answer
No it isn’t
The reason is that it is inperative that you receive individual supervision to ensure that you are receiving the correct guidance and support that you need. Group alone does not allow this as participation is often voluntary.
Australian Counselling Association allow you to claim 2 hours of group supervision per month.
Please note that out of the 10 minimum supervision sessions required to maintain membership with ACA – 5 of those sessions must be individual supervision.
GOT A QUESTION?
That is completely understandable. Your needs are important to you and to us. We have provided some of the most common questions regarding supervision. If you can’t find what you are looking for please contact us book for a free 30 min inquiry session.
Supervision for student counsellors
One hour supervision sessions online via Zoom for student counsellors who are doing their undergraduate or post-graduate degree and require supervision as part of that qualification.
*this does not include general study or professional development for qualified registered counsellors
$70.00 + GST
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
$70.00 + 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
$90.00 + 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 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.
$60.00 + GST
(for 2 hours)
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