Professional Counselling Supervision
Your Partner in Professional Growth and a Thriving Counselling Career
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Individual Supervision
Professional & Clinical Supervision for qualified counsellors & students
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Group Supervision
Get supported & connected with peers in a professional group environment
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School Counsellors
Specialised individual & Group Supervision for school counsellors and chaplains
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Supervision on Supervision
Meet your requrements as a supervisor for supervision on supervision.
PENNY HELPS COUNSELLORS NAVIGATE THEIR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
PROVIDING AFFORDABLE AND HIGH-QUALITY SUPERVISION
As a compassionate, genuine, and experienced supervisor, I offer tailored support for counsellors at all stages, from students to seasoned professionals, specialising in business support, school counselling, and training future supervisors.
My unique blend of experience ensures a nurturing and empowering environment for both personal growth and professional development. Through comprehensive supervision and the highest regard for best practice, I help you build confidence, enhance your skills, and achieve your professional goals.
THE COUNSELLING CAREER SUPPORT YOU DESERVE FROM SOMEONE WHO’S WALKED THE PATH
Penny helps counsellors navigate their professional journey through affordable, high-quality supervision, a practical private practice framework, and genuine support at every stage.
YOU DON’T NEED MORE PRESSURE TO DO MORE. YOU NEED CLARITY, CONFIDENCE AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE.
I help Australian counsellors build and grow private practices that actually feel good to run. With over a decade of experience in clinical work, supervision, and business mentoring, I offer grounded guidance and specialised support.
Individual and Group Supervision for Australian Counsellors
Specialised Individual and Group Supervision for School Counsellors
Supervision on Supervision for accredited supervisors
The Counsellors Chair Book: The Proven Framework for Private Practice Success
Private Practice and Business Support
BENEFITS OF SEASONS OF LIFE SUPERVISION
Qualified Supervision
Penny is accredited with the Australian Counselling Assocation as a Level 4 member (2364), PACFA Clinical and is also a member of the ACA College of Supervisors. Penny has completed the Rise Up Supervision Program in 2015 and repeated this in 2020 so she could train counsellors in the program. Penny is currently undertaking a Masters in Supervision.
Relational & Encouraging
Penny provides supervision that is warm, approachable and designed to build your confidence and skills as a counsellor. There are of course times where you may need to be stretched out of your comfort zone to grow or to be challenged in difficult situations. However supervision should never be intimidating or confidence-destroying.
Ethical Best Practice Support
Supervision is considered the ‘gatekeeper’ of the industry. Supervision provided is aimed at maintaining the highest ethical standards in line with association codes of ethics and scope of practice. Open and honest comunication is recommended and guidance to support best practice for the clients and counsellor.
Accountability
Professional Supervision with a registered and trained supervisor brings accountability which in turn provides safety for the counsellor, supervisor and most importantly the client. Supervisors who hold themselves accountable recieve the own supervision on supervision and take a humble position on what they don’t know.
WHAT DOES SUPERVISION INCLUDE?
As a registered member of Australian Counselling Association or PACFA you are required to have a certain amount of supervision each year to maintain your membership? I offer free 30 minutes ‘get to know you’ sessions to see if we are a good fit
Counsellor self-care & mitigating burnout
Supporting you with your client work
Supporting you to practice ethically
Navigating Administration tasks
Professional development planning
Supporting employment or private practice
Career progression and goals
INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION SERVICES
FULL RATE INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION
REGISTERED / QUALIFIED COUNSELLORS
Individual online supervision sessions for fully qualified and and registered ACA or PACFA counsellors who are working in employment and/or private practice.
3O and 90 minute sessions are available on request
New supervisee’s are welcome to book a 30 minute free introductory call with me to see if we are a good fit and discuss your needs.
STUDENT RATE INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION
FOR STUDENT MEMBERS OF ACA OR PACFA
These sessions are aimed for those studying their first qualification in counselling. Students are required to be registered with one of the peak bodies as a student member and be enrolled in a recognised counselling qualification.
New supervisee’s are welcome to book a 30 minute free introductory call with me to see if we are a good fit and discuss your needs.
Already qualified counsellor? Please contact me to discuss your work situation
PROVISIONAL RATE INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION
FOR ACA MEMBERS ONLY*
These sessions are ONLY for those counsellors who either hold a provisional level membership with ACA or have been asked to complete 25 hours of supervision to move to level 1. Please direct questions regarding this to the ACA
New supervisee’s are welcome to book a 30 minute free introductory call with me to see if we are a good fit and discuss your needs.
*This is for those who have completed a diploma that is not accredited with ACA.
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION
SPECIALISED SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
As a counsellor who worked in schools for 10 years, I understand the complex needs and dynamics of working in education. These sessions are for counsellors, chaplains, wellbeing staff youth workers who required supervision to support their work in schools.
New supervisee’s are welcome to book a 30 minute free introductory call with me to see if we are a good fit and discuss your needs.
I also run a groups for school counsellors suitable for ACA or PACFA.
supervision with Founder Penny Adams
Supervising counsellors, recent graduates, and students is one of my greatest joys. I love helping the next generation of counsellors grow and develop. I’m an experienced supervisor, registered with the Australian Counselling Association (Level 4, a Clinical member of PACFA and a member of the College of Supervisors.
I bring nearly a decade of school counselling experience and have spent eight years training counsellors in Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, and Graduate Diplomas. My background helps me provide specialised support for school counsellors and those looking to build their counselling businesses.
I have four years experience training counsellors to become supervisors (Rise Up Model) and am also an author: The Counsellors Chair – Proven Framework for Private Practice Success
PETER GRIMES
STUDENTS, LEVEL 1 AND 2 COUNSELLORS
Peter Grimes is a highly skilled and compassionate supervisor of counsellors, registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) College of Supervisors. With extensive experience in vocational training, counselling and supervision of students, he is qualified to work with ACA Students, Provisional, Level 1 and 2 counsellors or their equivalent.
Known for his approachable nature, Peter excels in fostering professional growth, providing reflective practice, and supporting ethical and effective clinical supervision relationships. His expertise ensures that supervisees receive tailored guidance to enhance their skills, confidence, and professional development.
THE RISE UP APPROACH TO SUPERVISION
What is our approach?
Penny implements the Rise Up Model, which has been widely used in Australia for over 12 years. Along with other well-known supervision models, this provides a comprehensive approach to professional counselling supervision. We also implement a highly reflective and relational approach to supervision to ensure the continued growth of the counsellor.
We will discuss the model in our first session together and its key components are covered in the supervision agreement.
the what:
Relationship Based, Integrated Supervision & Education to Unlock Potential (RISE UP)
the HOW:
REVIEW: Following up on previous sessions, areas of concern and reflective practice
INFORMATION: This is the all important administrative part of supervision
SUPPORT: Supporting you to support your clients
EDUCATION: Ensuring appropriate development of skills, modalities and client care through equipping and professional development and training
SELF-CARE: Ensuring 'care of self', managing 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.
TESTIMONIALS
Working with Penny has been an invaluable part of my professional journey. Her guidance, insight, and unwavering support have not only deepened my clinical knowledge but also helped me establish my private practice with confidence. Through monthly group supervision, she fosters a space of learning, reflection, and growth. Her ability to share wisdom with clarity and compassion is truly inspiring.
I had the privilege to learn from Penny as my supervisor and also in attending the workshop run by Penny on the fundamentals of Private Practice and it’s been invaluable. Rebranding my practice was a big step and at times overwhelming, I reached out to Penny to help me set up my business, and navigate the new season and it was very beneficial. Thank you Penny for all your input and encouragement along the way. I appreciate your support, non judgmental stance, kindness and valuable pointers.
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.
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