supervision for school counsellors
Supporting Wellbeing, Enhancing Practice, Creating Lasting Impact
Penny helps school counsellors navigate their professional journey, providing supportive, specalised, affordable supervision
Penny understands the intricate relationships that occur in a school and the need to work in multi-disciplinary teams using a case management approach to ensure the best outcomes for young people and their stakeholders.
As a seasoned counsellor with a decade of experience in schools, I deeply understand the unique challenges school counsellors face.
My supervision services offer tailored support and expert guidance to help you navigate these complexities, ensuring your professional growth, well-being, and longevity in the field.
Whether you’re dealing with crisis management, burnout, managing organisational demands, I’m here to provide a safe and supportive space to enhance your skills and sustain your passion for helping students.
Are you feeling isolated and unsupported in your role?
The lack of regular, reflective supervision can lead to a sense of isolation, making it harder to cope with the demands of the job.
By prioritising regular supervision, you gain a safe space to land amidst the chaos and busyness of school life.
I help you identify and address signs of burnout and vicarious trauma, provide support for student-related issues, and assist with navigating workplace conflicts.
My supervision also focuses on self-care, boundary-setting, and time management to ensure your longevity and effectiveness in your role.
Are you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed in your role?
School counsellors often face high burnout rates due to overload, which can lead to decreased effectiveness and personal well-being.The constant demands of a school environment, coupled with the emotional toll of handling crises, can be overwhelming. Without proper support, these challenges can result in vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
My supervision is grounded in the RISE UP model, emphasising strong relational connections. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can discuss your challenges openly. Understanding the high burnout rate in school counselling, I prioritise your well-being and professional growth through consistent, supportive supervision.School counsellors often face high burnout rates due to overload, which can lead to decreased effectiveness and personal well-being.
The constant demands of a school environment, coupled with the emotional toll of handling crises, can be overwhelming. Without proper support, these challenges can result in vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
My supervision is grounded in the RISE UP model, emphasising strong relational connections. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can discuss your challenges openly. Understanding the high burnout rate in school counselling, I prioritise your well-being and professional growth through consistent, supportive supervision.
benefits of SCHOOL COUNSELLOR SUPERVISION
SUPPORT
Support when you need it the most. School counsellors often find themselves overwhelmed by the demands and expectations of their roles. When they most need supervision, it’s frequently the first thing set aside. Yet, during crises and busy times, regular supervision is crucial for debriefing and feeling supported.
RESPONSIVE
Help during the chaos. School counselling can be unpredicatable, chaotic and reactive – we seem to be always putting out spot fires. All firefighters need to be able to take a break. Effective school supervision requires the supervisor to be flexible and adaptable when needed in a crisis.
boundaries
One of the hardest things about working in education is maintaining boundaries with work life balance and the never ending needs of the school community. It is imperative for longevity in the industry that school counsellors are able to establish and hold appropriate boundaries with the school leadership, staff, parents and other stakeholders. I can help you with this process.
experience
Finding a supervisor who 'gets' how schools work and function is not easy. Penny’s extensive experience working in schools and her understanding of this unique institution in regards to working with young people in a couselling and wellbeing context means that she ‘gets’ what you are experiencing on a daily basis.
school counsellors - individual supervision
REGISTERED / QUALIFIED COUNSELLORS
Individual online supervision sessions for fully qualified and and registered ACA or PACFA counsellors who are working in schools as a counsellor, chaplain or part of wellbeing team.
New supervisee's are welcome to book a 30 minute free introductory call with me to see if we are a good fit and discuss your needs.
3O and 90 minute sessions are available on request
school counsellors - group supervision
FOR MEMBERS OF ACA OR PACFA
Join in with six other schools counsellors in an interactive and supportive space where you can collaborate with me and each other. Gain valuable strategies, ideas and support from each other.
These groups are a breath of fresh air for school counsellors who can feel isolated and alone in a very busy school environment.
The support of others in the same role can help lessen the load and realise that you are not the only one experiencing similar highs and lows.
My group supervision sessions are released once a month, in the third week and available on my booking site. Please reach out using the contact page if you have questions.
