Dawn Wade
Clinical Supervisor
ABOUT
My name is Dawn Wade and I have been working in private practice since 2003.
I have over 35 years of experience as a clinical supervisor and have provided supervision to various professionals including Social Workers, Community Workers, PACFA accredited Psychotherapists, and ACA accredited Counsellors.
Additionally, I have supervised Social Work students on placement and developed in-house resources while working as a university Counsellor. I am well-versed in all AASW current codes and standards of practice. As an accredited mental health social worker, I was actively involved in Social Workers in private Practice (SWiPP) as well as a panel member for the AASW SWiPP advisory group.
What is Clinical Supervision?
Clinical supervision is a confidential and supportive meeting that occurs regularly, usually monthly, to discuss professional issues and concerns.
It is not a therapeutic relationship, but it offers psychological and career benefits for supervisees.
The focus is on developing professional competency, linking practice to relevant social and psychological theory and practice knowledge, and supporting ethical practice standards.
Clinical supervision provides education, support, and accountability, and it aims to promote growth, encouragement, and self-care.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Supervisees Say
Supervisee 1
Testimonial 1: Dawns impressive clinical experience and readiness to share information and resources has been a refreshing experience. I feel understood and supported and have really benefited professionally from my clinical supervision sessions.
Supervisee 2
Testimonial 2: I have really flourished professionally with Dawns ongoing strengths based clinical supervision. I feel more self-confident. And I now have strategies in place to prioritise a healthy work life balance. I highly recommend Dawns clinical supervision.
Supervisee 3
Testimonial 3: As a practitioner with over two decades experience, I was looking for someone who could meet me as an equal. Dawn has done that and more. I look forward to our sessions as an opportunity to debrief, get greater clarity over more challenging clinical presentations, and refresh my enthusiasm for the work. Dawns Clinical supervision sessions have really re-energised me and my counselling practice.