Clinical Supervision for Therapists and Counsellors

Clinical supervision assists mental health professionals, such as counsellors and therapists by offering support and oversight from a more experienced practitioner. In order to be registered with either the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), members must complete a minimum number of therapy hours under clinical supervision.

What Is Clinical Supervision For Counsellors and Therapists?

Clinical supervision for counsellors and therapist, happens within the context of a contractual, professional relationship. It provides a structured relationship that enables the therapist to develop and enhance their skills, as well as support their learning needs and goals, whatever stage of development the they are at. Furthermore, it provides a level of accountability to clients engaged in the therapeutic process, from their practitioner, as well as helping uphold the ethics of the mental health profession.

Why is Supervision Important?

Professional supervision is vital for good counsellors and therapists as it sharpen a therapist’s diagnostic skills, provides space to review client care, encourages practitioner self-care, and assists with the enhancements of clinical skills and treatment options.

In essence, supervision promotes good practice. It focuses on therapists work with their clients. Practitioners should expect the following outcomes from clinical supervision:

Reviewal and evaluation of client cases through discussion, report and observation
Assistance to identify solutions to problems
Improve practice and increase understanding of professional and clinical issues
Ensures professional standards are maintained and that policies and procedures of the mental health profession are upheld
Enhances practitioners’ confidence through encouraging the emergence, growth and development of good ideas and practice
Encourages and monitor good self-care strategies
Provides educational and professional development recourses

About Supervisor Susan Lackner

As an ACA Accredited Supervisor, I have the necessary training and skills in order to assist you as a supervisee. I am a practicing therapist, who specialises in Couples Therapy and hold the highest degree in this field, a Masters Degree in Social Science and Couple Counselling. I also have a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. I was awarded a Scholarship in my Master’s Degree in Couple Counselling in recognition of the highest achieving graduate in post Graduate Counselling.

I have extensive experience in clinical therapy and have been working in the field for over 15 years. I have also created my own Practice and understand the challenges of working in private practice.

I am extremely passionate about working with therapists, to assist them to develop their skills and be masters in their field. I currently supervisor a number of therapists, as well as partner with Swinburne University to provide internships to third year students who are completing their Masters of Couple Counselling degree; and consequently have a comprehensive understanding of the developmental needs of this group.

Supervision is a passion of mine, as I strongly believe it is imperative that we nurture and nourish therapists to enable them to feel supported and become outstanding practitioners in their specialty, particularly in the field of Couple Therapy. It is my belief that supervision should support, teach, challenge and help us grow as practitioners and human beings.

If you would like to enquire about my services, please email [email protected] or call 0411 615 313.

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