Professional Supervision

Clinical supervision for counsellors, arts therapists, social workers, health professionals, students, school leaders, SENCOs and team leaders across New Zealand and Australia.

My Approach

I offer clinical supervision that aims to foster professional and personal growth through reflective practice. This is a collaborative and confidential service, designed to promote practitioners’ safe, ethical practice and overall well-being.

Available online, I offer both individual and group sessions using talk-based and arts-based approaches.

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Individual Supervision
Group Supervision
Arts-Based supervision

Individual Supervision

Individual supervision provides practitioners with a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore and process their questions, thoughts, feelings, needs, transference, and any concerns related to their work.

In sessions you will be able to:

  • Process complex cases and clinical challenges
  • Develop sustainable and ethical professional practices
  • Prevent burnout through enhanced self-awareness
  • Access emotional support and guidance

As a visual and kinaesthetic learner myself, my supervisory approach combines visual models, creative reflection, and traditional dialogue to suit diverse learning styles.

I supervise those working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients.

Areas Covered

 

  • Reflective practice
  • Clinical work and case management
  • Ethical challenges and risk assessment
  • Building knowledge and consolidating therapeutic skills
  • Processing emotional responses
  • Professional development and career progression
  • Registration support and student mentorship
  • Team leadership and management strategies
  • Wellbeing and self-care practices

Session Details

 

  • 55-minute online sessions
  • Fortnightly or monthly options
  • Secured ongoing slots with periodic reviews
  • Flexible format adapted to your needs
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Group Supervision

Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, group supervision at Neuro-affirming Futures embraces a perspective that values and supports neurodivergence.

Group Supervision is offered in two streams – one for neurodivergent professionals and one for all neurotypes wanting to explore neuro-affirming practitioners.

For Neurodivergent Professionals

 

A dedicated space for neurodivergent-identifying professionals to explore their practice as neurodivergent practitioners through a neuro-affirming lens.

Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, these small group sessions offer:

  • A safe and neurodivergent affirming space to reflect on our practice
  • Collaborative exploration of the unique challenges and needs of being a neurodivergent practitioner
  • Deepening our neurodivergent self-awareness
  • Exploration of sustainable practice
  • Creative reflective activities
  • Exploration of strategies and workplace accommodations
  • Empowering confidence in self-advocacy

Format

 

  • 90-minute online sessions
  • 6-week programme
  • Small, closed cohort
  • Open to neurodivergent questioning, self-diagnosed, and formally diagnosed professionals
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For Neuro-Affirming Practitioners

 

These sessions support the development of neurodivergent-affirming practice in a collaborative learning environment for all neurotypes.

The group focuses on:

  • Understanding neuro-affirming principles
  • Sharing experiences with fellow practitioners
  • Developing affirming approaches for supporting neurodivergent clients
  • Building confidence in inclusive practice

Format

 

  • 90-minute online sessions
  • 6-week programme
  • Small, closed cohort
  • Open to both neurotypical and neurodivergent professionals
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Arts-Based Supervision

Instead of relying solely on verbal processing, arts-based supervision encourages supervisees to explore their thoughts, feelings, experiences and questions through creative expression.

An arts-based approach can be part of both individual and group supervision options.

Arts-based supervision:

  • Encourages exploration of thoughts, feelings, and experiences through creative outlets rather than just verbal processing.
  • Allows supervisees to bring their own or clients’ creative expressions into the session for deeper reflection on unconscious dynamics and complex issues.
  • May involve drawing, painting, sculpting, writing, or movement to gain insight into personal and professional experiences.

Engaging in artistic expression enhances self-awareness, creativity, and problem-solving skills, offering a holistic approach to supervision.

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Professional Background

I bring over a decade of supervision experience and 20 years in multidisciplinary disability sector teams.

  • NZAC and ANZACATA professional affiliations
  • Extensive supervision training
  • Lived experience as an AuDHD neurodivergent individual
  • Multi-modal approach combining arts therapy and counselling methods
  • Commitment to intersectional, inclusive and affirming practice

Supervision Training

 

2024

  • Peer and Group Supervision training – Fiona Howard – (8 hours)

2023

  • Advanced Supervision Training – Explore Specialist Advice – Fiona Howard and Philippa Friary (2 days)
  • Counselling Supervision Advanced – A course for Experienced Supervisors – NZAC – Margret Agee and Johann van den Berg (3 days)

2020

  • Creative Therapy Supervision Training – Tania Blomfield (2.5 days)
  • Professional Supervision for Supervisors at Explore Specialist Advice by Fiona Howard and Allyson Davys (2 days)

2019

  • Solution Focused Supervision – Building Strengths, Developing Competencies with Michael Durrant (2 days)

2015

  • Creative Therapy Supervisor Training -Whitecliffe School Art and Design (4 days)
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 Arts therapist 

I’ve had the privilege of working with Abi in supervision over the years, and I can confidently say that it has been an incredibly enriching experience. As our relationship has evolved, I’ve found myself becoming more and more confident in expressing my needs for supervision. Abi’s support and guidance have played a significant role in my growth and development this year. My confidence has soared, thanks to our solid working relationship. Knowing that I have a supervisor who truly understands and validates my experiences has been invaluable. I highly recommend Abi’s supervision services to anyone seeking professional growth and support.

Arts Therapist

Counsellor

I cannot recommend Abi’s supervision highly enough. Throughout our sessions, I always felt safe and comfortable discussing my challenges in my work and seeking guidance on areas where I needed support. Abi provided excellent practical advice and strategies for working with various client issues, which I found incredibly valuable. Her specialist knowledge in areas such as neurodiversity and art therapy added an extra layer of support and insight to our discussions. If you’re looking for supportive and knowledgeable supervision, Abi is the perfect choice.

Counsellor

Counsellor

Having Abi’s support and guidance throughout this year has truly been invaluable. Abi has provided me with tools and resources which have been incredibly helpful in my work. With her supervision, I’ve gained a newfound confidence in working with autistic individuals and those affected by trauma. Without Abi’s guidance, I wouldn’t have been able to progress in these areas as effectively. I highly recommend her supervision to anyone seeking to enhance their skills and confidence in this field.

Counsellor

Student Supervisee

Abi has been generous with her time, knowledge and experience, and I feel lucky to have her support. She follows-up each meeting promptly by emailing through resources to support my learning. I find Abi very approachable, supportive, knowledgeable, and organised.

Student Supervisee

Supervision Costs

Individual Sessions (55 minutes)

  • Professionals: $200 (inc. GST)
  • Students: $180 (inc. GST)
  • Overseas: $200 (exc. GST)

Group Sessions

  • Rates vary based on duration and group size
  • Contact me for a customised quote

Enquire about Supervision

To arrange an initial consultation, please share details about yourself and your supervision needs. All information is held confidentially and used solely to support our work together.

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