CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Supervision is a collaborative endeavour that cultivates the professional identity, competence and practice awareness between two or more mental health professionals
Andrea Groom

NATURE, PURPOSE AND BENEFIT OF CLINICAL SUPERVISION

The nature of the supervisory relationship is one that is negotiated, developed and maintained through a collaborative, honest and accepting working alliance. This professional safe space allows the Supervisee to attune and develop their professional practice, clinical skills, self-confidence and relational style. Thus, enhancing their clinical practice, personal growth and development to the benefit of the client.

Andrea is an Assessor for the Rise up model of supervision in Western Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Supervisor Course. Andrea has 19 years experience of working within schools as a Counsellor and then as a Psychologist. She understands the development of school based programs, pastoral care and governance and is able to support others in this role. Andrea also has over 25 years of working within business development and can support others in their own private practice development. Andrea has presented for the ACA, a variety of schools and organisations. She has a passion for supporting others to realised their potential and flourish.

At connections WA we have AHPRA board approved supervisors who embrace growth by using The Seven-Eyed Supervision Model for Neuroaffirming Practice
At Connections WA, we believe in fostering a truly supportive and insightful space for professional growth. That’s why we often utilise the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision, a dynamic and comprehensive framework that goes beyond traditional approaches to illuminate the rich tapestry of your therapeutic work.
Developed by Peter Hawkins and Robin Shohet, this model is a powerful lens through which we collaboratively explore your practice. It’s called “seven-eyed” because it invites us to look at your work from seven distinct, yet interconnected, perspectives:

  1. The Client’s World

    Understanding the unique experiences and perspectives of the individuals you support.

  2. Your Interventions

    Reflecting on the tools and approaches you bring to your sessions, and exploring their impact.

  3. The Client-Practitioner Connection

    Delving into the dynamic interplay and relationship that unfolds between you and your clients.

  4. Your Inner Landscape

    Exploring your own thoughts, feelings, and responses as a practitioner, recognizing how your unique neurocognitive profile enriches your work.

  5. The Supervisory Relationship

    Noticing the subtle echoes and patterns that emerge between us in supervision, offering deeper insights into your client work.

  6. My Reflections as Supervisor

    My own insights and observations, shared transparently to enhance our collaborative learning.

  7. The Wider Ecosystem

    Considering the broader systemic, organisational, social, and cultural contexts that shape both your practice and your clients’ lives.

This neuroaffirming approach to supervision acknowledges that every brain is wired uniquely. By exploring these seven “eyes,” we create a space where your individual strengths are celebrated, challenges are approached with curiosity and understanding, and your authentic self is integrated into your professional identity. It’s about deepening your self-awareness, expanding your toolkit, and ultimately, empowering you to provide the most effective and compassionate support to those you serve.
Join us to experience supervision that truly sees you and fosters your holistic development.
 

Psychologist Supervision

  • Registration
  • Accreditation
  • Notifications
  • Compliance
  • Professional standards

CLINICAL SUPERVISION

At Connections WA we provide individual and group supervision, face to face and online to the following:

  • Counsellors (ACA registered)
  • Mental Health Workers
  • Social Workers
  • Chaplins
  • Other Counselling Mental Health Supervisors

RISEUP FRAMEWORK

Using the RISEUP framework (relationship-based integrated, supervision and education to unlock potential), for conducting supervision. This recognised supervision model explores all aspects of the Supervise functioning. Andrea Groom and her team, create a strong working alliance that opens up a safe space for exploration and vulnerability within supervision. 

THE RISEUP MODEL:

  • Best Practice
  • Administration
  • Counselling Skills
  • Professional Development
  • Self-Care
  • Workplace
From on therapy room
“I enjoy working with other professionals to help them equip themselves with the skills necessary to grow and optimise their full potential”
Andrea Groom — Psychologist
ca. April 8-15, 1979, Los Angeles, California, USA --- Psychotherapist Carl Rogers poses backstage at the 1979 World Symposium on Humanity, where he acted as keynote speaker. Rogers was one of the founders of humanistic psychology, which promotes a more person-to-person approach to the traditional therapist-patient relationship, and emphasizes the responsibility and intention in human behavior, as opposed to the more determinant ideas inherent in behaviorism and psychoanalysis. --- Image by © Roger Ressmeyer/CORBIS
“The more the therapist is him or herself in the relationship, putting up no professional facade, the greater is the likelihood that the client will change and grow”
Carl Rogers — American Psychologist
Nathaniel Branden
“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.”
Nathaniel Branden — American Psychotherapist

Supervision, best practice for all

Contact us and book in today to start your supervision journey with Connections WA.

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RELATED LINKS

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Twelve tips for effective supervision based on literature review and expert opinion
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Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Scope of Practice
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The Australian Counsellors Association (ACA) Scope of Practice