Clinical Supervision

My supervision style is kind and supportive but committed to your growth.  This means I will gently challenge you when necessary and ensure you are working near your learning edges.  I take a developmental approach to supervision, meaning that I consider where you’re at in your program or career, and how your supervision needs may differ accordingly. 

Just as with my counselling clients, I believe my supervisees bring a wealth of knowledge and wisdom with them, and that we have much to learn from each other.  I’d much rather be a Guide on the Side than the Sage on the Stage. 

I also believe that we are not just here to grow your clinical skills – who you are as a person in this work matters.  You are your instrument, as they say!  While supervision and therapy are distinct, and rightly so, there are times when it is appropriate to put aside the case consultation and focus on what’s going on with you.  Especially if it’s impacting your ability to show up in your work in the way that you need to.

My areas of focus as a supervisor are:

• Polyvagal theory and somatic approaches

• Anti-oppressive and intersectional praxis

• Decolonizing counselling and supervision

• Issues of race, immigration, adjustment and minority stress

• Gender, sexuality, and ethical/consensual non-monogamy

• Working with survivors of violence and abuse (including narcissistic abuse)

• Trauma-informed/competent praxis

• Group curriculum design and facilitation

• Rogerian skill development and refinement 

I believe the personal is political, and we as counsellors have a responsibility to effect positive change in the world.  I encourage my supervisees to have an eye to social justice throughout their work.  And even though it’s listed above, it bears repeating that I love groups!  If you are interested in group development or facilitation, I’m your guy.  We’ll facilitate together, so you’ll get lots of support and feedback.

If you feel inspired or intrigued by this and would like to see if we’d be a good fit for supervision, I would be delighted to book a free 15-minute initial consultation with you!

Supervision Training

I am approved by the CCPA, BCACC, and CRPO to sign off on supervision hours towards your own accreditation.

September 2025: Clinical Supervision training – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (0.5 hours)

August 2025: The Ultimate Clinical Supervision Certificate Course – PESI

-       Essential Skills and Ethical Strategies in Clinical Supervision (12.5 hours)

-       Multiculturalism, Intersectionality, and Identity in Clinical Supervision (6.5 hours)

-       Trauma-Informed Approaches in Clinical Supervision (6 hours)

January 2022: Introductory Supervision Training – University of Victoria Counselling Psychology Program (4 hours)

June 2021: Supervision Primer: Common Supervision Challenges – University of Victoria Counselling Psychology Program (4 hours)

Supervision Rates:

$225 per 50 minute session