Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is offered to support fellow therapists through a nonjudgmental, collaborative, and compassionate approach that promotes the therapist’s learning and growth. While focusing on the wellbeing of clients and the therapeutic relationship, the therapist’s safe and effective use of self and professional development goals are discussed. Other relevant topics as listed below are also typically discussed.
Clinical supervision that meets the requirements of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) is available both virtually and in person to individuals, dyads, and small groups. This service is available to Registered Psychotherapists (RP) including those in the Qualifying category (RP Qualifying) as well as to some other mental health professionals. In addition to clinical supervision, consultations are also available.
Kindly note that student internships and clinical supervision of students is unavailable at this time.
Common Issues Addressed in Clinical Supervision
- Direction of therapy
- Therapeutic relationship
- Safe and effective use of self (SEUS)
- Client wellbeing and risk assessments
- Professional development
- Self-awareness, transference and counter-transference
- Therapeutic modalities and approaches
- Defining and developing a therapeutic framework
- Considerations for virtual therapy
- Preparing for licensing exams
- Working in educational, non for profit, and private settings
- Starting a private practice
- Other relevant clinical supervision issues