With over seven years' experience providing supervision for psychologists and other healthcare practitioners, Kristy brings depth and understanding to her supervisory relationships. She is committed to honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in her mahi and employs mana enhancing approaches in her supervision practice. Her background in both clinical work and leadership roles informs a supervision style that balances professional development with practical, strength-based solutions.

As a supervisor with years of experience, Mary brings her reflective listening skills and clear communication style to the supervisory relationship. Her approach emphasizes constructive support while encouraging growth and development in supervisees. Drawing on her diverse professional background, she offers perspectives informed by multiple service contexts and client populations. Mary's supervision is characterized by her commitment to social justice principles and reality-based change processes, creating a supportive environment for supervisees to explore their practice challenges and achievements.

May-Lee's supervision philosophy centres on tailoring her approach to the unique preferences and needs of each supervisee. She prioritises creating a collaborative and safe environment where professionals can openly share reflections and ideas. Her approach is culturally informed, considering the impacts of culture on both practice and the supervisory relationship. When needed, May-Lee provides access to pragmatic, evidence-based solutions for clinical challenges, drawing on her extensive clinical background to offer practical guidance while encouraging supervisee autonomy and development.

As a supervisor, Paul  provides space where supervisees can feel safe and empowered to explore various options that can elicit learning and growth -  often out of uncomfortable and negative experiences. His Masters thesis looked at burnout in the social sciences and this remains a big part of his reason for working in the field as both a practitioner and supervisor. As a father of three adult children and  now a grandfather he wants to keep contributing to finding the best outcomes for folk caught up in these times of great uncertainty and constant ambivalence.

In supervision Michelle creates supportive environments for professionals to reflect holistically on their roles and work challenges. With particular attention to complex cases and workplace wellbeing, her supervision emphasizes professional growth while honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles. Michelle values the relationship between supervisor and supervisee, facilitating reflection that enhances both professional development and personal wellbeing.

Creating a space where supervisees feel safe to speak freely is imperative to fostering reflective practice in Rose-Marie's supervision. She believes supervision provides the opportunity to step back and apply appropriate theories and frameworks to challenges, supporting robust practice. Through her approach, she helps practitioners shift from reactive practice to a more reflective, responsive practice, considering both elements crucial to professional development.

Throughout her career, Wendy has extensively supervised professionals working across various roles and services. Her supervision style focuses on supporting development, growth, and expertise in her supervisees. She brings her comprehensive clinical experience and therapeutic knowledge to create an environment that fosters professional development and enhanced practice outcomes.

Supervision with me is a collaborative and reflective process, designed to empower you as a professional. I emphasise strengths-based and client-focused methodologies, ensuring that the unique needs of both you and your clients remain at the forefront. Together, we will set clear, actionable goals while exploring innovative approaches to challenges, encouraging you to think critically and creatively about your practice. My aim is to provide a space where you feel supported, yet challenged, to grow and reflect in ways that lead to meaningful and positive outcomes.

Fluent in Spanish and with a basic level of Māori, I am equipped to engage meaningfully with diverse communities, embedding Tikanga Māori principles into my practice to foster cultural safety and respect.

Wendy has supervised psychologists and other professionals (counsellors, behaviour support professionals, youth workers) over the years. She has done training on solutions-focused supervision, and the reflective learning model of supervision. Wendy takes a practical, reflective, strengths-based approach. The focus is on building your confidence and competence through supported problem-solving and continual learning.

Wendy upholds the principles of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi in her work and aims to make supervision a safe space where one feels comfortable to reflect on one’s practice or work.

As a supervisor, Elise creates a supportive and non-judgmental environment that encourages professional growth and learning. Her holistic and reflective approach to supervision provides supervisees with the space to explore their professional development journey. She values creating an environment where supervisees can freely discuss their experiences and challenges, fostering deeper understanding and skill development in their practice.

Serena is a qualified primary bilingual teacher and experienced social service professional with a distinguished academic background. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Business Management, majoring in Māori Organisational Leadership (with distinction), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Kaitiakitanga Professional Bi-Cultural Supervision. With 15 years of experience as a social worker and Whānau Ora Navigator, including 4 years at Te Putahitanga ō Te Waipounamu, Serena brings extensive expertise in cultural consultancy and holistic wellbeing.  

Denise has over 30 years of practical experience as a teacher both in NZ and abroad and nearly 20 years as a registered educational psychologist. She is passionate about helping people believe in themselves and reach their potential. Developing respectful and trusting relationships is the cornerstone of her work and she is committed to the principles of Te tiriti o Waitangi.

As a supervisor, Dion brings a comprehensive skill set that combines clinical expertise with cultural awareness. His approach is deeply rooted in his cultural identity - his whanau are from Koroniti Marae - Whanganui River and Dion grew up in Marton and was educated at Hato Paora College.

Drawing from his extensive experience in crisis intervention and mental health, he provides a professional and culturally safe space for supervision, emphasizing risk management, strength-based development, and Te Ao Māori perspectives. His supervisory style focuses on promoting self-care, developing resilience, and maintaining professional boundaries while offering practical guidance in caseload management and ethical practice.

Jean's supervision style is uniquely shaped by her multicultural background and extensive cross-cultural work experience, allowing her to bring cultural sensitivity and diverse perspectives to the supervisory relationship. She employs a psychological framework to help supervisees explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences more comprehensively. Her approach focuses on empowering supervisees to access their own knowledge and expertise while providing them with new perspectives and insights

Clare has a passion for helping others and sees her role as an enabler, placing the person at the centre. Clare will work together to understand your needs, navigate challenges, and identify a way forward. “Life is busy these days and every so often we get chucked a curve ball. Sometimes it’s just good to just have a safe to bounce things around”. Clare’s focus will be your goals, adding some tools to your toolkit and identify a workable plan to help you feel empowered, well, and confident moving forward. 

Casey was born and raised in Whanganui and later moved to Wellington, where she pursued studies in Psychology, Criminology, and Addictions. For her Master's thesis, she explored the reasons why young people in New Zealand believe their peers engage in suicidal behaviour.

Lauren is a highly skilled registered Psychologist with extensive experience in both the healthcare and educational sectors. She is dedicated to identifying the small, incremental changes that individuals can make, which collectively lead to significant improvements in their wellbeing and quality of life.