Clinical Supervision for Social Workers & Counsellors
Reflective, ethical supervision for thoughtful practice
The Studio offers clinical supervision for social workers, counsellors, educators and helping professionals who want a grounded space to think clearly, strengthen professional judgement and sustain themselves in emotionally demanding work.
There is a strong early-career focus, while supervision is also available to experienced practitioners navigating complexity, transition, leadership or renewed professional direction.
How I work
My supervision approach is reflective, educational, developmental and trauma-informed. It brings together professional knowledge, emotional awareness and what you notice in the work.
Sessions are collaborative and responsive. At times the work is spacious and reflective; at others it is more focused, practical or directive—particularly where ethics, safety, scope or accountability require clarity.
Supervision can support you with
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case reflection and ethical decision-making
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professional identity and early-career confidence
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boundaries, responsibility and emotional load
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clinical judgement and reflective capacity
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burnout prevention and sustainable practice
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role transitions, leadership and workplace complexity
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distinguishing intuition from anxiety, projection or assumption
Supervision formats
Individual clinical supervision
One-to-one supervision tailored to your role, stage of practice and professional requirements.
Early-career and graduate supervision
A steady developmental space for practitioners moving from study, placement or graduate roles into professional practice.
Group and team supervision
Facilitated reflective supervision for peer groups, teams and early-career cohorts, with a focus on shared learning, ethical practice and sustainability.
International Social Work Practice Pathway
A space outside university and placement to talk about what happens inside them.
The Pathway is a small, supportive supervision group for international social work students and early-career practitioners moving through placement, graduation and the transition into employment in Australia.
It offers space to slow the conversation down, ask the questions that can be difficult to ask within university or placement, and make sense of the professional, cultural and personal experiences that shape the transition into practice.
You already bring something to social work. The Pathway helps you recognise your existing knowledge and transferable skills, understand what you are experiencing, and develop the social worker you are becoming.
Practical details
Session: 90 minutes
Frequency: Once a month
Group size: Maximum six participants
Delivery: In person in East Fremantle, West Perth, Wandering or online Australia-wide
Fee: $30 per person, per session
Students and early-career practitioners can attend as they move through placement, graduation and the transition into employment.
Upcoming groups: Please contact Annette for the next available dates and to register your interest.
Experience
I am an Accredited Social Worker and clinical supervisor with more than 30 years of experience across community, mental health, education, leadership and private-practice settings. Alongside The Studio, I work as a Clinical Educator with headspace and as a university teacher and Social Work Field Educator with UWA. These roles give me a current understanding of the transition from university and placement into professional practice—and the uncertainty, responsibility and growth that often accompany the early-career years.
Session details
Individual session: 60 minutes · $150
Format: In person or online
Location: East Fremantle, West Perth, Wandering or online
Availability: Supervision sessions are offered by appointment. Please contact Annette to discuss current availability and arrange a suitable time. A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations.
Group and organisational supervision: tailored by enquiry
→ Enquire about supervision or register your interest in the Pathway