Meet our Wā Manaaki
Supervision Team
Our supervision team shares a foundational commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and brings deep understanding of working alongside Māori, Pacific peoples, and communities of diverse cultural backgrounds. This cultural competency, along with experience supporting people of different abilities, gender identities, and life experiences, forms the essential foundation of their practice.
Take a look at our experienced supervision team below. You can select a supervisor who feels like the right fit for you, or let us help match you with someone who meets your needs and preferences.
Contact us by email, phone, or our online form. We'll respond within one working day to get your supervision journey started.
Find Your Supervisor
Looking for professional supervision that aligns with your needs? Our diverse team of supervisors brings a wide range of professional backgrounds, cultural expertise, and specialized skills to support your professional development.
How to Search
Use the search bar below to find supervisors by name, or explore the tag cloud to discover supervisors with specific skills, cultural expertise, or professional backgrounds.
About Our Tags
Our tags are organised into key categories:
Professional Registration: Find supervisors with specific professional qualifications, from psychology to nursing
Cultural Experience: Connect with supervisors who bring deep cultural understanding and language skills
Leadership and Coaching: Access expertise in leadership development, change management, and executive coaching
Mental Health Expertise: Find supervisors with specialized experience in various mental health areas
Diversity and Inclusion: Locate supervisors with expertise in inclusive practice across different communities
Additional Skills: Discover supervisors offering group supervision and training capabilities
Need help finding the right supervisor? Contact our team for assistance.
Michelle Stevens (Speech Language Therapist)
Michelle (she/her) is a New Zealand registered speech language therapist. She has over 20 years of experience working across government sectors with both children and adults. Her passion is working with the neurodivergent community, particularly autistic individuals and their whānau, supporting them to understand how neurodivergence impacts their world and how to adapt their environment to meet their personal needs. Michelle is the proud mother of 3 neurodivergent children and identifies as neurodivergent following her diagnosis of ADHD 3 years ago.
Bridget Piper (Psychologist)
Bridget is New Zealand trained and a registered Psychologist with experience working in a range of contexts both in NZ and overseas. Her family are neurodivergent, and Bridget brings this lived experience to her work.
Bridget works from a strengths-based, solutions focussed, collaborative approach. Bridget likes to identify peoples’ priorities for growth and change, with a focus on improving quality of life. One of her key skills is providing practical, individualised advice around improving interactions between adults and young people. She values Te Tiriti o Waitangi and seeks to provide culturally responsive support.
Adam Teo (Psychologist)
Adam's diverse skill set and cultural expertise enable him to provide tailored and effective support to his clients, ensuring their unique needs are met. His commitment to fostering understanding and promoting mental wellbeing within the Asian community is a testament to his dedication and professional excellence.
Manon Van Esch (Social Worker)
Manon is a New Zealand registered social worker. She has over 25 years of extensive work experience in both clinical and leadership roles within mental health and disability services, public sector and community organisations, and in the education sector.
Manon is originally from the Netherlands and has been living in Aotearoa New Zealand since 2011. She is highly experienced in working with clients who have complex needs and challenging behaviours, including coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, providing professional supervision and delivering comprehensive social work services.y of life.
Jon Moore (Psychologist)
Jon has over 15 years of practical experience as a teacher and psychologist. He holds an annual practising certificate with the New Zealand Psychologists Board as a registered psychologist.
Throughout his career, Jon has extensively supervised professionals, supporting their development and expertise. As a senior educational psychologist, he led a team of psychologists, fostering a collaborative environment.
Jon teaches at Te Herenga Waka, The University of Wellington, and directs the postgraduate diploma programme for intern educational psychologists. His research interests include self-concept development, consultation skills, and implementing evidence-based approaches locally.
Tania Anstiss (Psychologist)
As a dedicated supervisor, Tania sees supervision as an opportunity to work collaboratively with professionals, helping them unpack challenges, build understanding, and achieve meaningful goals. She creates a safe, welcoming space where supervisees can explore wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development while celebrating their successes along the way. With a strong commitment to the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a foundation for the future of Aotearoa, Tania's values and practice are deeply informed by these principles. Her supervision style emphasizes genuine connection and understanding, taking time to explore issues thoroughly so supervisees can reflect deeply and grow in their practice.
Chris Scott (Psychologist)
As a supervisor, Chris fosters growth, provides guidance, and creates a supportive environment for others to thrive. His approach is underpinned by a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the inclusion of Māori perspectives, ensuring culturally safe and equitable practice. He values the reflective learning model of supervision, encouraging supervisees to explore their experiences deeply, build self-awareness, and develop critical thinking skills. Collaboration, empathy, and a dedication to lifelong learning shape his supervisory style, enabling meaningful professional development and a focus on enhancing practice to benefit individuals, whānau, and communities.
Laura Hook (Psychologist)
Laura is an accomplished psychologist with extensive experience across a range of sectors. Laura provides supervision and coaching to psychologists and professionals, fostering professional growth and enhancing client care.
Laura is committed to enhancing the wellbeing of all people, utilising her expertise to deliver evidence-based interventions that significantly improve mental wellbeing outcomes.
Jemma Vivian (Psychologist)
Jemma is a registered psychologist with extensive experience across the NGO, healthcare, and disability sectors. She works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds, creating a warm, safe environment where clients can explore life's challenges and work toward meaningful change. Guided by a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Jemma brings a culturally responsive, client-centered approach to her practice.