Clinical
Supervision.
Professional support for thoughtful, ethical and sustainable practice.
Supervision offers a space to reflect on client work, examine professional challenges and strengthen your understanding of clinical practice.
Choose individual or group supervision according to your development goals, professional role and membership requirements.
Good practice needs
space for reflection.
Clinical supervision is a structured, collaborative professional process that supports practitioners in reflecting on their work with clients.
It provides opportunities to examine ethical considerations, therapeutic relationships, clinical decision-making, professional boundaries and practitioner wellbeing.
Supervision is not simply a performance review or a checklist of professional obligations. It is also a place to develop professional judgement, recognise strengths and reflect on areas for further learning.
At SHM, supervision is guided by respect, professional accountability and attention to the individual supervisee’s context and experience.
Two ways to reflect
and develop.
Explore the supervision format that best suits your practice and professional registration requirements.
Individual Clinical Supervision
A dedicated one-to-one session focused on your clinical work, professional questions, ethical challenges and developmental priorities.
Suitable for practitioners seeking focused discussion and a more individually tailored process.
Learn MoreGroup Clinical Supervision
Facilitated professional reflection in a small group, providing opportunities to learn from different perspectives and explore shared practice concerns.
Group format and eligibility should match the requirements of your professional association.
Check ACA / PACFA Requirements
What supervision
can explore.
The focus is shaped by your experience, client work and professional goals.
Reflect on presenting concerns, therapeutic processes and possible clinical approaches.
Consider professional responsibilities, complex situations and ethical decision-making.
Reflect on relational dynamics, engagement, communication and professional responses.
Explore workload, emotional impact, self-awareness, resilience and sustainable practice.
Clinical supervision
fees & booking.
Select the appointment type that matches your supervision needs and rate eligibility.
| Service | Duration | Fee (AUD) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student / Eligible Provisional Individual Supervision | 60 min | $100 | Book & Pay |
| Standard Individual Clinical Supervision | 60 min | $165 | Book & Pay |
| Group Clinical Supervision (per participant) | 120 min | $90 | Book & Pay |
All prices are in Australian dollars. The $100 rate applies only to eligible student or provisional appointments. PACFA Certified Practising registration does not automatically qualify someone for a discounted provisional rate.
ACA & PACFA
supervision requirements.
The following table summarises annual minimum supervision hours for common membership categories. Membership renewal and registration upgrade requirements are not necessarily the same.
| Membership category | Annual minimum | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| ACA Provisional | 10 hours | The separate upgrade to Level 1 requires accumulated supervision and other conditions. |
| ACA Level 1 | 10 hours | Per ACA membership year. |
| ACA Level 2 | 10 hours | Per ACA membership year. |
| ACA Level 3 | 10 hours | Per ACA membership year. |
| ACA Level 4 | 10 hours | Per ACA membership year. |
| PACFA Certified Practising (formerly Provisional) | 10–15 hours | Normally 10 hours; 15 hours at the higher client-contact threshold. |
| PACFA Registered Clinical | 10–15 hours | Normally 10 hours; 15 hours at the higher client-contact threshold. |
| PACFA Certified Supervisor | 15 hours | Annual supervisor requirement. |
| Student / Placement | Course-specific | Follow your course, placement and supervisor eligibility rules. |
PACFA generally recognises small-group supervision with 2–6 supervisees. ACA-aligned groups may include up to 10 supervisees per eligible supervisor.
A group with 10 participants should not be assumed to meet PACFA requirements. Participants must check the supervisor’s eligibility, group format and acceptable hours for their registration category.
For PACFA renewal, guidance for 2026 generally lists 10 hours below 400 client-contact hours and 15 hours at 400 or more. Some PACFA guidance differs at the exact threshold of 400 hours; confirm your own member requirements.
For upgrading to PACFA Registered Clinical, at least 75 post-qualification supervision hours may be required, with at least 50% individual supervision. This is an upgrade requirement, not an annual minimum.
ACA also places restrictions on how supervision hours may be accumulated in sessions or blocks. A 120-minute group session is not automatically fully creditable for every member.
Check the latest official requirements: ACA · PACFA CPD & Supervision . Only the relevant professional association can confirm whether particular hours count toward your requirements.
Full payment: 100% of the session fee is required when booking. No deposits or partial payments are accepted.
Individual appointments: At least 48 hours’ notice means no cancellation fee. From 24 to less than 48 hours, a 50% fee ordinarily applies. Less than 24 hours or non-attendance ordinarily incurs a 100% fee.
Group supervision: At least four business days’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule without a fee. Shorter-notice requests are subject to SHM’s applicable policy.
Cancellation and refund arrangements remain subject to Australian Consumer Law and the full SHM policy.
Before your
supervision session.
Which type of supervision should I book?
Individual supervision offers focused one-to-one reflection. Group supervision offers shared learning with other practitioners. Your choice should also meet your professional association’s requirements.
Does group supervision count for ACA or PACFA?
It may, provided the supervisor, group size, format and documented hours satisfy your membership rules. Please verify requirements before booking.
Is the student/provisional fee available to everyone?
No. The reduced rate is subject to eligibility. Please enquire if you are unsure which price applies.
Can I pay a deposit?
No. SHM requires full payment when booking. No deposits or partial payments are accepted.
Continue your professional
development with care.
Choose the appropriate supervision appointment through the SHM Client Portal, or contact us if you need to clarify registration requirements or booking options.