About me

This supervisor has been approved to provide supervision under the ACCESS TO SUPERVISION PROJECT.

I’ve lived with big feelings for much of my life. At about the mid-point of my life (if I’m optimistic) I feel as though I’m no longer afraid of those feelings and can even embrace them as the messengers they are. I work, study and I have two kids under 12, so that tells you I am fairly well organised and use multiple electronic calendars! Also that I like to drink coffee! In my quiet time, I love to look at the water, wander around the library, read, sew, get creative and look at birds.


I am very interested in how people are looking after themselves in this soul-baring, tough experience reliving, head against brick wall beating, system disrupting work. And having worked in some of those systems, I am so invested in keeping us thriving to continue on in these vital roles!

This supervisor has been approved to provide supervision under the ACCESS TO SUPERVISION PROJECT. If you are a supervisee who has received an approval email/letter from the CMHL you may contact this supervisor for supervision for this project, then follow the stated processes for supervision payment.

My experience

I have worked in the mental health sector for over 16 years, in consumer consultant and service integration roles within clinical mental health services in Queensland Health and in project, training and group facilitation roles in peer run community mental health services. I have experience in providing practice reflection and supervision for individuals and groups.

My current role/work

My current role is delightfully broad and encompasses training (ASIST and Alternatives to Suicide group facilitator), co-reflection, and lived experience supervision with a hint of partnership development and communications!

My training

I have a BA (Psych) from many moons ago, and am currently completing a Grad Dip in Counselling.
I have completed training in the areas of suicide prevention/intervention, trauma informed practice, mental health first aid, supervision, conflict resolution, project management, and the list goes on!

My approach to supervision

I believe the purpose of supervision is to allow an individual the opportunity to step back and reflect on the joys and the challenges of their work with curiosity in a space free of judgment. I believe in challenging from a place that’s safe and supportive and has your best interests at heart.

My lived experience of mental health/illness/big feelings informs my ability to be very comfortable with a range of emotions and frustrations related to life and work. Self-imposed (and sometimes outside imposed) pressure in the workplace has led to more than one life pause and re-evaluations, so I am very interested in supporting others to look after themselves in the intensely personal work we do.

My personal values that align with my approach to supervision are curiosity, creativity, authenticity, community, and responsibility. I love learning, and I love learning from, and with, others. I am interested in working with people who are at the beginning of their career and those who’ve worked with their lived experience for many years.

Perspective/discipline:
Consumer
Specialty areas:
Peer support,Consumer or family carer consultant,Strategic thinking
Mode of delivery:
In person,Phone,Online
Frequency:
Weekly,Fortnightly,Monthly
Supervision size:
Individual

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Friday
      (
    • Morning
    • )
I am located in Brisbane, Queensland. Phone and online supervision is available for anyone outside of Brisbane.
Geographical area availability for supervision
$110
/
50minutes
includes GST