Supervision that builds your confidence, not just your logbook
Two hours a month in a small group of no more than 6. One hour on a topic that matters in real practice, one hour of structured group supervision, and a community that actually gets it.
From $97 a month. Two groups, 6 seats each.
- 25+ yearsin clinical practice
- ACA SupervisorLevel 4 member
- 15 yearsteaching counsellors at Curtin University
- DirectorGrief Recovery Institute of Australasia
Nobody tells you how lonely private practice can feel.
- You finish a heavy session and there's no one down the hall to debrief with.
- You second-guess your clinical calls long after the client has left.
- You quietly wonder if everyone else knows something you don't.
- You need supervision hours, but finding a supervisor who fits (and one you can afford every month) feels like another job.
- You trained to be a clinician, not a business owner, and the business side keeps you up at night.
And when you carry all of that alone, it doesn't just drain you. It shows up in the room with your clients.
You're not failing. You're unsupported.
In my 25+ years of practice, and 15 years teaching counsellors at Curtin University, I've seen this pattern time and time again.
Talented, caring clinicians lose confidence not because they lack skill, but because they're doing this work in isolation.
The fix isn't another course. It's regular, honest supervision with people who understand the work.
That's exactly why I created The Confident Clinician Circle.
What is The Confident Clinician Circle?
So that you can:
- Meet your annual supervision requirements without the end-of-year scramble
- Bring real cases and walk away with a clear next step
- Trust your clinical judgement more, and question yourself less
- Build the skills nobody covered properly in your training, one topic a month
- Feel part of a professional community, not just a name on a register
How does the Circle work?
Each month your group meets for two hours on Zoom. Same people, same time, so trust builds fast.
The monthly topic
A focused, practical conversation on one topic every clinician needs, from boundaries and risk to money and marketing. You'll leave with something you can use in your next session.
Structured group supervision
Bring a case, a question or a stuck point. We work through it together using a clear structure, so everyone gets heard and every case gets a next step.
Small by design
Groups are capped at 6. Everyone gets real airtime, not a rushed five minutes.
Your supervision log
Your supervision hours are signed off for your renewal, so the paperwork is done.
Member portal
Templates, practice tools and resources you can use straight away.
Missed a session?
Join the other group that month if a seat is free. Life happens.
A safe space
Cases are de-identified and every group agrees on confidentiality from day one.
Silly questions welcome
Ask what you've been too embarrassed to ask anywhere else. That's what it's for.
Two groups. Six seats each.
Choose the time that suits your week. All times are Perth time (AWST).
When a group fills, new members go on the waitlist for the next one.
Your year inside the Circle
The topics clinicians tell me they wish someone had taught them properly.
Getting the most from supervision
How to bring a case, what to ask, and how to turn feedback into action.
Imposter syndrome in the therapy room
Where self-doubt comes from, and how to stop it running your sessions.
Boundaries and ethics in private practice
Dual relationships, self-disclosure, and the grey areas nobody warns you about.
Risk, safety and duty of care
Assessing risk, safety planning, and knowing when and how to act.
Notes, records and privacy
Documentation that protects your clients and you.
Grief and loss in every caseload
Recognising grief beyond death, and working with it confidently.
Talking about sex and intimacy
How to raise it, respond to it, and stop avoiding it.
Working with couples
First sessions, staying neutral, and not getting caught in the middle.
Fees and the money conversation
Setting your fees, holding them, and talking money without guilt.
Growing your practice ethically
Referral relationships, visibility and marketing that fits who you are.
Vicarious trauma and burnout
Noticing the warning signs in yourself, and building care into your week.
Endings, referrals and your year ahead
Closing well with clients, and reviewing your own growth.
Is the Circle right for you?
This is for you if...
- You're in your first five years of practice, or moving from an organisation into private practice
- You need reliable supervision hours for your ACA or PACFA renewal
- You're a life coach who wants clinical-level guidance on ethics, boundaries and when to refer
- You want honest feedback in a space where you can admit what you don't know yet
This isn't for you if...
- You want someone to sign off your hours without engaging
- You need weekly 1:1 supervision for a heavy or complex caseload
- You're looking for personal therapy. That's a different, and important, space.
Imagine this
You walk into a tricky session already knowing who you'll talk it through with.
You stop replaying sessions at 11pm. You make a clinical call and trust it. Your renewal comes around and your hours are already logged.
And slowly, the voice that asks "who am I to be doing this?" gets quieter. Not because you've become someone else. Because you've finally got the support you should have had all along.
Hey, I'm Amanda.
I've been a clinician for over 25 years, and I'm a registered ACA Supervisor and Level 4 member.
For 15 years I also taught at Curtin University, so I've watched a lot of brilliant clinicians take their first nervous steps into practice. I know what actually helps, and what's just noise.
- ACA Supervisor, Level 4
- Masters of Counselling
- Masters of Forensic Sexology (first in the world)
- Postgraduate Diploma of Ethics
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Grief Recovery trainer since 2008
- Director, Grief Recovery Institute of Australasia
- Town of Victoria Park 2024 Hall of Fame
This isn't theory. It's what I've seen work in my own counselling room and with the clinicians I've supervised and taught. And it's what the Circle is built on.
Choose your membership
1:1 supervision with me is $175 an hour. The Circle gives you two hours with me every month, in a small group, from $97.
The Circle
- Two-hour monthly session in a group of up to 6
- Monthly professional development topic
- Structured group supervision every month
- Signed supervision log for your renewal
- Member portal with templates and tools
- Extra 1:1 supervision at the member rate of $140
Circle Plus
- Everything in The Circle
- A 1:1 supervision session with me every quarter
- First pick of group time
- Extra 1:1 supervision at the member rate of $140
All prices in AUD and GST inclusive. Memberships are non-refundable. Monthly memberships can be cancelled anytime with 30 days' notice. Annual memberships are paid upfront.
Frequently asked questions
Will these hours count towards my ACA or PACFA renewal?
Every monthly session includes a full hour of structured group supervision with an ACA Supervisor, in a group of no more than 6. That gives you 12 hours of group supervision a year, which covers the 10-hour annual minimum. If you have more than 400 client hours a year, PACFA asks for 15 hours, and Circle Plus gives you 16.
What happens in the topic hour?
Each month we dig into one practical topic, from boundaries and risk to fees and burnout. It's a conversation, not a lecture, and it often sets up the cases we bring to supervision in hour two. The topic hour is professional development, so check your association's guidelines for logging it as CPD.
Is this group or individual supervision?
Group supervision, once a month. Circle Plus adds a 1:1 session with me every quarter, and any member can book extra 1:1 sessions at $140.
What if I miss a session?
You can join the other group that month if a seat is free. The aim is to stay with your own group as much as possible, because that's where the trust builds.
I'm nervous about presenting a case. Do I have to?
Not straight away. Plenty of people listen for a session or two first. You'll learn a lot from other people's cases, and when you're ready to bring your own, the group will be there.
I'm a life coach. Is this for me?
Yes. You won't need ACA or PACFA hours, but you'll get solid support with ethics, boundaries, tricky client situations and knowing when to refer.
Is this therapy?
No. Supervision focuses on your client work and your professional growth. If something personal comes up, I'll help you find the right support.
I'm not in Perth. Can I still join?
Absolutely. Sessions are on Zoom and run on Perth time (AWST), so check the time where you are before you choose your group.
Can I cancel, or get a refund?
Memberships are non-refundable. Monthly memberships can be cancelled anytime with 30 days' notice. Annual memberships are paid upfront for the year.
Can I claim this as a business expense?
Supervision and professional development are often deductible for practitioners, but check with your accountant for your situation.
You don't have to do this work alone.
Pick your group, and I'll see you in the Circle.
PS. Each group is capped at 6, so once a time slot fills, it's waitlist only.
PS. Not ready to commit? Grab a casual seat for $95 and see what the Circle feels like from the inside.