Psychology Supervisors at HMC

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Catherine is a Board-Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) who is able to provide primary or secondary supervision to supervisees undertaking their 4 +2, 5 + 1, or clinical registrar program. Catherine is eager to support provisional psychologists, clinical psychology registrars, and those new to the psychology profession to build on their core competencies as a psychologist.

She believes that a good supervisory relationship is key for supervisees to be able to safely explore their current level of competency and set goals that will enhance their development and identity as psychologists. Catherine endeavours to be genuine and empathic in her supervisory approach to create a safe space for supervisees to engage in self-reflection and critical thinking. She is particularly passionate about ensuring that supervisees balance their professional endeavours with self-care to maintain their own sense of well-being so that they can better support both themselves and others.

Catherine encourages supervisees to explore barriers to self-care such as experience of imposter syndrome and perfectionism (concerns that are very common among psychologists!) and problem-solving ways to improve work-life balance. She views her role as a supervisor as supporting supervisees to obtain the knowledge and skills they need to be an effective psychologist as well as to facilitate and encourage reflection on strengths and areas for future growth.

Catherine understands that commencing work as an allied health professional and planning how to develop core competencies can be a daunting process and she hopes to provide a supportive space from which to do this. Further information about Catherine including her clinical experience, therapeutic approaches, and client presentations that she commonly works with can be found here.

As a Board-Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) , Emma guides supervisees through placements, 5+1 internships, or clinical registrar programs, with a focus on affirming neurodiversity in practice.

Emma has a strong interest in conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments and tailoring reports for diverse audiences. She is deeply passionate about supporting and advocating for neurodivergent clients, creatively tailoring evidence-based therapies to meet individual needs. In supervision, Emma fosters a secure and inclusive environment through a genuine and empathic approach.

Emma places a strong emphasis on making work more efficient, minimising unnecessary demands, to support supervisees' development. She is dedicated to helping supervisees balance professional growth and self-care, promoting self-reflection and critical thinking. Emma encourages thoughtful discussions to explore and understand supervisees' experiences, fostering reflection on strengths and areas for growth.

Emma is committed to empowering supervisees with the essential knowledge and skills needed to evolve into well-rounded, self-aware clinicians. Her aim is to support the refinement of their clinical judgment while instilling a profound understanding of the broader context in which clinicians operate.

By delving into the intricacies of various scenarios, Emma guides supervisees to connect the dots between theory and practice, fostering a holistic approach to their professional development. Additionally, she actively supports them in grasping the "big picture," facilitating the generalisation of learning and promoting a comprehensive understanding of their roles as clinicians.

Overall, Emma's supervision style is characterised by a commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practices, genuine and empathic support, thoughtful discussions, and a holistic approach that values efficiency and the well-being of supervisees.

Michaela is a Board-Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) who provides supervision to those undertaking a 4+2, 5+1, or clinical registrar program. She also provides supervision to early career psychologists and psychologists wishing to upskill in areas of her interest and knowledge base.

Michaela is passionate about helping practitioners to reach their full potential.  She enjoys working from an interpersonal and schema-based approach to help other practitioners reflect on their practice in a non-judgmental way.  Michaela’s therapeutic frameworks include ACT, CBT, Schema, IPT, and EMDR.  She places great importance on providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental supervisory space in which supervisees can explore their practice in-depth with curiosity and rigour.  Michaela employs evidence-based therapeutic and supervisory approaches to provide supervisees with skills and knowledge, and to help them draw on their skills and knowledge to successfully build their confidence.

Annie is a Board-Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) who provides supervision to those undertaking a 4+2, 5+1, or secondary supervision to those undertaking endorsement programs. Annie is excited to support early career psychologists and those hoping to explore and delve into areas of interest and knowledge that she loves too.

Annie employs a structured, tailored, and nurtured approach to supervision. She hopes to encompass the values and behaviours that she has experienced with her own great supervisors. Annie remembers (and still experiences!) the worry, doubt, fear, triumph, and excitement that comes with starting out in our field. Her purpose in being a supervisor therefore is not only focused on developing the competencies and growth of a psychologist but also to make space for the tricky stuff, be curious about what we might not know yet and revel in the achievements together.

In her therapy work, Annie uses ACT, CBT, and Schema and has a strong interest in creating a neurodiversity-affirming space for her clients. Annie is also experienced in assessments exploring neurodevelopmental differences, mood and anxiety disorders and PTSD.