Take our comprehensive course to fulfil the training requirements for accreditation as a supervisor*. Our unique approach to training is integrative and personalised, designed to enable you to develop your own informed and authentic voice as a supervisor. Our training is offered in 5 days or 10 half-days, followed by 10 hours of small group practice and a written and/or practical assessment, as required by your relevant association. If you are a practising supervisor seeking accreditation with your professional association or an experienced practitioner who wants to learn about supervision in an environment in which you can put your learning into practice, this course is for you. See full details of our Supervisor Training here
We also offer an Advanced Supervisor Training Course for experienced supervisors who wish to build on the above foundations and extend their reflective, theoretical and experiential understanding.
Click below into each module of this Training to see its full description, dates for the current year and to register. You can also download full details of the Clinical Supervisor Training Course Program, including components and costs here
Supervisor Training (2)
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the inter-relational aspects of supervision, the tasks and responsibilities of the role. The theoretical underpinning is existential-phenomenological and a variety of supervision models are explored.
The primary focus of the training is on individual supervision and the module also provides insights into group and team supervisory work. Various theories and philosophical views will be examined with a focus on experiential activities, group discussion, supervision practice and development of a personal model of supervision.
The module will encompass:
- Introduction to the Wheel of Supervision
- Models of Supervision
- Creating Safety
- What informs my supervisory practice?
- Who am I as a supervisor?
- Understanding the client
- Understanding the supervisee
- The responsible supervisor
See a full page description of this module and register here
Facilitators: Dr Alison Strasser & Dr Adam McLean
TRAINING: 5 Days
CPD hours: 36 (inc. prep)
COST: $1250
1st course for 2026
APRIL: Thur 16 & Fri 17, Thursday 23 & Fri 24, Thur 30
MAY: Fri 1, Thur 7 & Fri 8, Thur 14 & Fri 15
Broaden your understanding of the supervisor role and its responsibilities, both in the interpersonal relationship and in the context of various settings, including educational, organisational and private practice. Explore issues such as dual roles, conflicts of interest and ethical considerations and develop an understanding of how to work with difference.
The module will encompass:
- Creating the supervision environment
- Working within the relational worlds
- Working with the educator role
- The Existential perspective
- Working with difference
- Supervisor’s responsibilities
- The passionate supervisor
Trainers: Dr Alison Strasser & Adam McLean
TRAINING: 5 Days
CPD hours: 36
COST: $1250
ONLINE via zoom
2026 dates – TBA
Times: 9.00am to 12.30pm AEST
Successful completion of both courses entitles you to a listing in the Supervisor Directory on our website here
*The Supervisor Training Course fulfils the training component of the Accredited/Certified Supervisor pathways of the organisations below:
- PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
Summary of PACFA Certification pathways (new) - AAOS (Australasian Association of Supervision)
Summary of AAOS Membership requirements