Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is supervision?

Clinical supervision is defined by the CRPO (2022) as “a contractual relationship in which a clinical supervisor engages with a supervisee to discuss the direction of therapy and the therapeutic relationship; promote the professional growth of the supervisee; enhance the supervisee’s safe and effective use of self in the therapeutic relationship; and safeguard the well-being of the client.”

CRPO and many regulatory bodies consider clinical supervision as key to the development of a competent professional.

Who is clinical supervision for?

Anyone in a therapy or counseling role. Research has shown that there is diminishing staff supervision in health care and therapy settings, while the complexity and dynamic nature of health care systems is increasing. As therapists, we’re good at what we do. And it’s also helpful to be able to connect with another therapist for case consultation, to gain insights about ourselves and our philosophies in practice and gain confidence in our ability as a therapist.

You’re a nurse, who can you supervise?

As an RN Psychotherapist, I practice autonomously. There are several regulated colleges, whose members can receive supervision from the same, or other disciplines – nurses, social workers and RP’s. I’ve put some links here:

https://www.ocswssw.org/members/private-practice/

https://www.crpo.ca/who-can-supervise-who/

Currently, if you are an RP(Q), I am not able to provide you with clinical supervision.

Do I have to sign a contract with you?

Yes. The outline of every contract is the same, the dates and timelines are specific to you. I offer 1:1 supervision for 60mins, and you get to decide how often we meet and how long the contract is. A common example is 1 session every two weeks for a period of 3 months. Your contract is renewable after it expires if it’s mutually agreed upon.  The cost for 1 session (60mins) is $135, and as a therapist you can use this as a business expense.

I don’t require access to your client files, however it may be prudent for you to put in your consent form that you engage in supervision.

What types of modalities are you trained in?

I use a Humanistic perspective as the underpinning philosophy to my practice and have experience both individually and as a group facilitator with CBT, DBT, assertiveness, mindfulness, goal setting and activation.

Supervision is also a great time to touch base and talk about your private practice and any questions or concerns you have about that area as well.