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Clinical Supervision

Engaging in regular clinical supervision is best practice for psychologists and an essential part of continuing professional development and registration. It is also an important resource for other mental health practitioners, therapists and leaders.

Clinical supervision can help you reflect on practice, develop skills, collaborate on decision making, assess risk, take care of yourself and stay effective in your role. 

We have three Board Approved Clinical Supervisors on the team to choose from, each with many years of knowledge and practice in a diverse range of areas.

Please see the clinical supervision profiles below to help you consider who might be right for you.

Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.
— C.G. Jung

Mark Baxter

I’m a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor and supporting other psychologists, therapists, leaders and mental health practitioners is one of the most enjoyable parts of my work. I’ve been providing clinical supervision for over 15 years and think of it as its own discipline, requiring unique skills and spirit that is different to usual work.

I am most interested in clinical supervision with experienced practitioners who want a place to reflect deeply on their work and are interested in the nexus between their professional identity and their personal, relational self. This form of exploration is important in understanding our therapeutic style, counter-transference, biases and blind spots.

My supervision style is influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and invites exploration of “therapist parts” and their contributions to our work. I am also interested in supporting therapists on their own journey of learning Internal Family Systems therapy. I’m a Level 3 trained therapist through the international IFS Institute.

I’m an EMDR Accredited Practitioner (EMDRAA) with additional training in Attachment-Informed EMDR and can provide supervision that helps with implementing this trauma-specific approach into your therapeutic style. I also have years of practice and training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

The “art and craft of private practice” is another area that may be of benefit in clinical supervision. I’ve been the director of a group private practice for over 7 years, have learnt a lot in this time, and am open to sharing everything that I have discovered.

I have a special interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy and provide MDMA and psilocybin-assisted therapies through Evolution Medicine Enhanced Therapy and Tikvah Clinic - Centre for Eating Disorder Recovery. Having facilitated over 40 psychedelic-assisted dosing days, along with the preparation and integration sessions, I am able to support other therapists beginning their journey in this field.

I am also trained in Bad Trip Integration and support clients with prolonged challenging and adverse experiences. I can consult on clients that may be experiencing difficulties following a psychedelic experience.

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Melinda Tebb

I’m a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor offering support, guidance and reflective practice for psychologists, therapists and other practitioners in helping roles. I value the co-creation of a supervision space that opens up opportunity for safe self-enquiry, thoughtful reflection, and noticing the full spectrum of practitioner experiences in the therapeutic role - from moments of growth to moments of doubt. 

In my own practice as a therapist, I adore using the IFS model, and find this to be a particularly helpful offering within the supervision setting; getting to know and appreciate the multiple viewpoints and qualities which go together in this helping version of ourselves. Working with these ‘parts’ can support a unique way of understanding and growing, and bring compassionate meaning to our experiences as practitioners. I have a special interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and have undergone additional training, supervision and accreditation to become a Level 3 trained and Certified IFS Therapist with the international IFS Institute. I am also an IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant which allows me to support others wanting to become certified in IFS. This dedicated process has helped me to understand the therapy at a deeper level and allows me to support other therapists who want to bring it into their own practice.

Over many years I’ve been connected to systems of care-giving; working within families, schools, organisations and clinical teams; across private, government and non-profit settings. This has allowed me to develop an appreciation for the varied contributions practitioners offer within these work environments. I’ve developed a broad perspective of how practitioners can most effectively navigate the often complex web of supports around a client. This is an invaluable aspect of clinical supervision for people working within multi-agency systems.

Another aspect I offer in supervision is an emphasis on cultivating creativity in therapeutic practice; finding the courage to weave different art forms, movement and playfulness into the work. I particularly enjoy bringing this to life for practitioners who are feeling stale or stuck in their practice.

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Monika Gulabovska

I’m a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor who provides supervision to early career psychologists and provisional psychologists undertaking the 4+2 or 5+1 pathway. I offer tailored professional mentoring to help psychologists recognise their unique strengths and cultivate a sense of confidence as clinicians. I provide a space to reflect on practice, collaborate on clinical decision making, develop skills and core competencies, and hone capacity to engage in effective self-care. I enjoy supporting psychologists early in their career to help them find a style of working that feels authentic to them.

I have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. I’ve worked as a psychologist in several settings including private practice, tertiary academic, primary and high schools. I’ve also run professional development training in the education sector, and for provisional psychologists completing their registration.

I am influenced by a range of therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

My approach to supervision would suit psychologists with an interest in a collaborative style with a mix between exploration and skill development. For provisional psychologists, I aim to strike a balance between progress towards registration and developing competencies, alongside a flexible approach that acknowledges the many demands interns need to navigate.

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Lee Jurasovic

I’m a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor and greatly value creating a space for clinician development and reflection that feels authentic to your personal clinical style and interests. I value supervision as a space to explore doubts, worries and concerns, as well as celebrate development and skill growth - and see them as two intertwined processes. 

I offer secondary supervision for 4+2 and 5+1 interns and registrars, and ongoing or ad hoc supervision for clinicians generally. I don’t currently offer primary supervision for interns or formal training programs. 

In my practice, I draw mostly on aspects of Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and focus a lot on relationship to support clients – relationship within the self, with other people; and the social, physical and political environments we exist in. 

My knowledge base and experience sit mostly around working with the queer community, including trans and gender diversity; within the NSW worker’s compensation system; and with medium to long term therapy clients in a private practice setting. I’ve worked part time across both private practice and in roles coordinating psychological injury recovery within worker’s compensation for around five years. I also found a passion in working with fellow queer folks in private practice and have been involved with the local Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance network for multiple years. 

My approach to supervision would best suit clinicians interested in an exploratory and reflective approach, as well as those looking to develop skill and confidence in working with queer people and navigating the intricacy of working with clients through worker’s compensation.  

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Clinical supervision Fees (50 minute session)

$222 + GST (Psychologist - Monika, Lee)

$242 + GST (Senior Psychologist - Mark, Melinda)

Under tax law, provisional psychologists do not pay GST

Fees for longer session times or group supervision can be provided on request