Clinical Supervision

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Supervision and consultation for counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and coaches working with religious trauma, spiritual abuse, cults and high-control groups.

I’m a Level 2 member of the Australian Counselling Association and an ACA Recognised Supervisor.

I’m also a religious trauma survivor, so I know this work from both sides of the room.

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Why specialist supervision

Religious trauma and cult recovery work gets complicated quickly, and most counselling training barely touches it. Clients may arrive unsure whether they’re allowed to question anything, including you. Faith, family, sexuality and identity are often tangled together. Some clients are still inside the group. Others are dealing with legal or safety issues.

A general supervisor can help with plenty, but it helps to talk through these cases with someone who works with them every day.

Regular one-on-one supervision for your practice.

  • 50 minutes, monthly

  • $170 + GST per session *Fee increase from January 1st 2027

  • In person in Goulburn or online across Australia and New Zealand

Monthly sessions mean we can follow cases over time and catch problems before they turn into burnout. Looking after yourself as a practitioner looks after your clients also.

Ongoing Supervision

Already have a supervisor? Book a single session for focused input on a tricky case or topic.

  • 50 minutes, as needed

  • $200 + GST per session *Fee increase from January 1st 2027

  • Online or in person

Good for when a client brings something outside your experience and you want to explore it with someone who works in this area.

One-off consultation

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What You Can Bring

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  • Religious trauma and spiritual abuse

  • Cults and high-control groups, including clients still inside

  • Faith deconstruction

  • Conversion practices and purity culture

  • Queer, trans and poly clients from religious backgrounds

  • Ethics, boundaries and dual relationships in small communities

  • Vicarious trauma and looking after yourself in this work

  • Complex cases and countertransference

  • Doing this work when you have your own religious history

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Most of us have had supervision that felt like being assessed, or like turning up to tick a box for registration. Supervision with me is a place to think out loud, including about the sessions that didn’t go well.

It’s collaborative. You bring what’s on your mind, we think it through together, and you leave with something useful. That might be a new way to understand a client, a practical next step, or just room to say that a session really got to you.

I’ll be honest with you, including when I think something needs a closer look, and I expect the same honesty back.

What supervision with me is like

How it works

Ongoing Supervision

Get in touch.

Tell me a bit about your practice, your client group and what you’re looking for in supervision.

Lock in a monthly time.

We set a regular day and time each month, so supervision is always in the diary.

Your first session.

We talk about your practice, your caseload and what you want from supervision, and agree on how we’ll work together.

One-off consultation

Get in touch.

Give me a quick outline of the area of work you want to talk through.

Book a time.

I’ll send you the next available times.

Your session.

We focus on the specific issue you’ve brought, and you leave with practical next steps.

Questions practitioners often ask

  • I’m an ACA Recognised Supervisor, so sessions count towards ACA requirements. If you’re registered with another body, check its requirements first, and I’m happy to help you work out what you need.

  • No. Many practitioners I supervise see a mix of clients. Bring whatever is on your caseload. Religious trauma and cult recovery is just where my expertise is.

  • Yes. That’s exactly what one-off consultations are for.

  • Not at the moment. I offer one-on-one supervision and consultations only.

  • If you want more training in this area, the RTC Practitioner Training Program covers religious trauma and cult recovery in depth.

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Got a case that’s been on your mind? Let’s talk it through.

Get in touch to ask about availability for ongoing supervision or to book a consultation.