Smiling Hearts And Minds · For Professionals
Individual Clinical
Supervision.
A dedicated professional space to reflect
on your clinical work, deepen your
understanding and strengthen
professional judgement.
Individual supervision provides focused
one-to-one support for students,
early-career practitioners and
experienced clinicians.
Sessions are guided by your professional
responsibilities, clinical concerns,
stage of development and learning goals.
01 / Individual Supervision
Thoughtful supervision.
Focused on your work.
Individual clinical supervision is a
structured professional relationship
between a supervisee and an
appropriately qualified supervisor.
It provides an opportunity to reflect
on client presentations, clinical
decisions, therapeutic relationships,
ethical responsibilities and
the broader context of practice.
Individual supervision can also
support practitioner wellbeing,
professional identity, continued
learning and awareness of
professional scope and limitations.
Supervision differs from personal
counselling, training alone or
employment performance review.
An appropriate supervision agreement
and confidentiality boundaries
are important.
02 / Areas of Reflection
Bring your questions.
Explore your practice.
Supervision is shaped by
the challenges and opportunities
emerging from your work.
Case formulation & clinical reflection
Reflect on de-identified cases,
assessment, interventions and
professional decision-making.
Ethics, consent & professional boundaries
Explore confidentiality, dual
relationships, ethical dilemmas
and practice responsibilities.
Therapeutic relationships
Consider engagement, relational
dynamics, practitioner responses
and the therapeutic process.
Risk, safety & referrals
Reflect on risk concerns,
professional scope and
appropriate referral pathways.
Practitioner wellbeing
Explore emotional demands,
workload, self-awareness
and sustainable professional practice.
03 / Your Supervision Session
A considered way
to work together.
Sessions combine purposeful reflection
with flexibility for your individual
circumstances and learning priorities.
01 / PREPARE
Identify your focus.
Consider a case, clinical concern,
ethical question or development goal
you would like to explore.
02 / REFLECT
Explore together.
Use reflective questions, discussion,
feedback and relevant professional
knowledge to examine the concern.
03 / INTEGRATE
Plan the next step.
Identify possible clinical actions,
learning needs and areas for
continued professional reflection.
04 / Fees & Online Booking
Individual supervision
session fees.
All listed appointments are 60 minutes.
Please choose the correct rate
and appointment format.
| Appointment | Duration | Fee (AUD) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Student Clinical Supervision Eligible student · Online |
60 min |
$100 |
Book & Pay |
|
Eligible Provisional Supervision Reduced rate subject to eligibility |
60 min |
$100 |
Book & Pay |
|
Individual Clinical Supervision Standard rate · Online |
60 min |
$165 |
Book & Pay |
|
Individual Clinical Supervision Standard rate · Face-to-face |
60 min |
$165 |
Book & Pay |
All fees are in Australian dollars.
The discounted $100 rate applies
only to eligible student or
provisional appointments.
Please enquire if uncertain
about your eligibility.
Payment:
Full payment is required at booking.
SHM does not accept deposits
or partial payments.
05 / Booking Conditions
Before you book.
Please review the full payment
and cancellation arrangements
before confirming your session.
Full payment
100% of the session fee is payable
when booking. No deposits
or partial payments.
At least 48 hours’ notice
No cancellation fee ordinarily applies.
24 to less than 48 hours
A 50% cancellation fee
ordinarily applies.
Less than 24 hours or non-attendance
A 100% cancellation fee ordinarily applies,
subject to SHM policy and
applicable Australian Consumer Law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions before
individual supervision?
Guidance on professional requirements,
supervision hours and appointments.
Make informed
supervision choices.
Membership categories, pathways
and recognition rules can differ.
Please check your individual
requirements before booking.
Who is individual supervision for?
Students, counsellors, psychotherapists
and other eligible helping professionals
may benefit from individual supervision.
Suitability depends on their role
and professional requirements.
What should I bring to supervision?
You may bring de-identified client work,
ethical questions, professional concerns
and areas for reflection.
Client confidentiality must be maintained.
What are the minimum annual supervision
hours for ACA and PACFA members?
Annual minimums vary by professional
association, registration category
and client-contact hours.
| Membership | Annual minimum |
|---|---|
| ACA Level 1 | 10 hours |
| ACA Level 2 | 10 hours |
| ACA Level 3 | 10 hours |
| ACA Level 4 | 10 hours |
| PACFA Certified Practising | 10–15 hours |
| PACFA Registered Clinical | 10–15 hours |
| PACFA Certified Supervisor | 15 hours |
| Student / Placement | Course-specific |
ACA practising Levels 1–4 generally
require 10 hours each membership year.
PACFA’s 10–15 hour requirement varies
with annual client-contact hours.
Additional requirements may apply.
Always confirm the latest standards
for your membership category.
Do I need individual supervision
to upgrade to PACFA Registered Clinical?
The PACFA Registered Clinical pathway
includes at least 75 hours of
post-qualification supervision,
with at least 50% of the
required hours undertaken
as individual supervision.
This is separate from annual
supervision minimums and
subject to other eligibility criteria.
Can group supervision replace
individual supervision?
Not always. Some registration
pathways require a minimum
proportion of individual supervision.
PACFA generally recognises groups
of 2–6 supervisees; eligible
ACA arrangements may include
up to 10 supervisees per supervisor.
Will every supervision session count
towards my association’s requirements?
Not automatically. Acceptance depends
on supervisor eligibility, format,
documentation and your membership
category. Confirm requirements
before booking.
Where can I verify the latest
ACA and PACFA requirements?
Visit the official
ACA website
and
PACFA website
for the current supervision standards.
Can I pay a deposit?
No. SHM requires payment
of the full appointment fee
when booking.
Smiling Hearts And Minds
A focused space
for thoughtful practice.
Book your one-to-one supervision
appointment through the SHM Client Portal,
or enquire if you need to confirm
fees, eligibility or professional
requirements.