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Supervision Supervision in our sector is less about oversight more about a relationship, ideally external to your organisation, that asks the question: how super is your vision or how well do you see the work you do? The supervision relationship parallels the relationship we have with young people. Supervision provides youth workers with a safe place to reflect on professional development, personal support, organisational and practice issues, and to seek opportunities to increase effectiveness, safety and accountability within their practice. The Code of Ethics requires that youth workers actively participate in regular supervision. Find a supervisor to work with Join our supervisor database Meet some of our supervisors Supervision gives youth workers a safe space to reflect, grow their practice, and get the support they need to do their best work with young people. Maybe some of our supervisors who are also members of Korowai Tupu, the professional association for youth workers. Tayla Taylor Tayla Taylor (she/her) is a passionate youth development advocate, Korowai Tupu Member and trainer in Mana Taiohi and Code of Ethics. Recently qualified in professional supervision, Tayla is excited to support youth workers through reflective, strengths-based supervision that upholds ethical, safe, and competent practice. Qualifications : Bachelor of Social Work Post-Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision Sarah Finlay Robinson Ko Sarah Finlay-Robinson ahau. Kei Tāmaki Makaurau e noho ana. I care deeply about youth workers and the vital role you play in helping taiohi thrive. For the past seven years, I’ve been offering external professional supervision. I offer supervision that is strengths-based, reflective, and relational. Qualifications: Level 5 Certificate in Supervision Te Ara Reo Māori (Levels 1 & 2) Level 5 Certificate in Adult Teaching & Learning Master of Health Science Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Bachelor of Arts Supervision Scrapbook The Scrapbook provides practical information and exercises to help anyone working with young people strengthen their supervision practice. Buy the book

Find a Supervisor Filter by Region Select Regions Filter by Areas of Expertise Select Areas of Expertise Smrithi Sriram Auckland I am a child and adolescent psychotherapist working with tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau. I support young people who are experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation, trauma, behavioral concerns, and attachment relationships, and I work alongside families to strengthen connection and shared regulation within their systems. I work with children aged 0–24, with experience in trauma, attachment disruptions, parent work, and systemic family interventions, using an integrative, child-led approach grounded in psychodynamic play therapy, art therapy, DDP, polyvagal theory, and TI-CBT. My practice is grounded in attachment-focused and trauma-responsive approaches. I hold in mind the child or young person, their developmental stage, their nervous system, and the wider system they are part of. My work centers on strengthening relational safety, emotional regulation, and whānau connection. Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Mental Health, Mentoring Learn More About Me Julie Ryle Online, Bay of Plenty About Me Hello, Kia ora & Talofa. I am the founder of Aspire Therapy and have lived in Tauranga, for the past sixteen years. I am originally from the North of England but now consider New Zealand home and celebrated becoming a NZ citizen in 2018. I have met some amazing people and made good friends since settling here. I have worked in the field of therapy since the 1980’s and have over 30 years of experience working with children, young people, and their families. This includes developing services for children in the U.K. as a strategic lead. I have experience working in residential services, community services ( NGO's), specialist services ( CAMHS ) and schools. Building a therapeutic alliance is essential and I specialise in working with children, young people and their families experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. I have completed specialised training around trauma and adverse events and am an Accredited Practitioner in EMDR. I also work alongside adults. Equine Assisted Therapy I am a certified professional in the EAGALA model. (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association). Eagala is an innovative mental health treatment model incorporating horses who are highly attuned and offer an environment for clients to discover their answers within themselves. I provide therapeutic services on behalf of: Bay of Plenty Therapy Foundation, Te Taukomai Sexual Harm Support Service, Victim Support (Specialist homicide services), Oranga Tamariki, I am Hope / Gumboot Friday and the Public Health Organisation (PHO). I also accept referrals from private clients. Full range of context Learn More About Me Tabby Besley Online, Wellington, National Kia ora! I'm Tabby, she/her - I am a Pākehā queer and neurodivergent cis woman and grew up between England and Whakatū, but call Te Whanganui-a-Tara home. I am a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and primarily work with rainbow neurodivergent people and survivors of sexual violence in my mahi. I have a background in youth work, NFP leadership and community development, having worked primarily in the rainbow sector (InsideOUT Kōaro) for many years. I also have experience running a queer youth drop-in-centre, managing youth workers in a community centre and I currently work part-time in the clinical team for a youth-one-stop-shop. In my spare time I love swimming in the sea, astrology, queer media and hunting out vegan kai! Community Centre, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Events, Mental Health, Rainbow, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Leisa Moorhouse Bay of Plenty, Online Tēnā koutou, he uri o Ngāpuhi ahau, me Ngāti Ingarangi, Ngāti Aerihi hoki. Kia ora from rural Tauranga. I am an experienced social work practitioner, supervisor and educator who has worked with rangatahi, children and whānau (across the lifespan) in youth mental health, child protection, health and palliative care. My husband and I have 2 adult sons who live between Wellington and home (I think it's the pantry and the cheap board that brings them back rather than seeing me!). I have two pet kunekune pigs, and enjoy cycling, growing stuff, and te taiao generally. I love supervision and aim for it to be a space where people feel safe to download, unpack what is going on, to provide tautoko and awhi, and to explore how to be your best self so that you can do the same for those you work alongside. To find out more about me see www.leisamoorhouse.nz Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Central Government, Faith-Based, Health, Iwi, Rural, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Charissa Kavermann Online, Auckland, National Kiaora, I'm Charissa 👋 I'm a NZ fully registered counsellor, professional supervisor, and former youth worker and passionate about supporting the people who support others. Over the years I've had the privilege of working across a range of helping professions, including: 🌱 10+ years in youth work, supporting young people through growth, transition, mental health, neurodiversity (ADHD) support 💬 Registered counsellor in private practice for the past five years+. 🧭 Careers counselling and coaching. 🤝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) , possible funded counselling sessions for those aged 24 and under. 👥 Group supervision for helpline counsellors and youth development teams. 🌿 Individual professional supervision for helping professionals. 📚 Having completed the Ara Taiohi Membership process myself, I understand the journey. If you'd like a space to reflect or talk it through, I'm happy to help. People often describe my approach as: 💡 Strengths-focused, highlighting values. 🌍 Looking at the bigger picture, outside the box thinking 🌱 Encouraging personal and professional growth 🎯 Practical, collaborative, theory based 🤝 Flexible and responsive to your needs When I'm not working... You'll probably find me: 🏖️ At the beach 🏕️ Camping somewhere around Aotearoa 🎭 Watching a New Zealand theatre production 👨👩👧 Parenting & Family Life Sessions ✔ Individual supervision (primarily online). Face to Face Appointments in Auckland available upon request. 🕒 Sessions available most afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Full range of context, Coaching, Employment, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Mental Health, NEET, Young Parents, Youth Development, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Paranahia Roera Wellington, National Riana Roera is an experienced and dedicated professional serving as a Team Lead for Te Waka Whaiora Reintegration Services. A qualified social worker since 2011, Riana brings over a decade of practical knowledge and commitment to supporting individuals and whānau through meaningful reintegration journeys. She completed her studies through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, grounding her practice in kaupapa Māori values and approaches. Riana is deeply passionate about rongoā Māori and incorporates holistic wellbeing practices into her work, recognising the importance of cultural identity, connection to whenua, and spiritual balance in achieving positive outcomes. Her approach is strongly whānau-oriented, ensuring that the wider support system is engaged, empowered, and uplifted alongside the individual. With a leadership style that is both compassionate and strengths-based, Riana is committed to creating safe, culturally responsive environments where people can rebuild, reconnect, and thrive. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Industry, Mental Health, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Suzanne Cocker Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Ko Ruapehu te maunga Ko Rangitikei te awa Ko Tūwharetoa me Ngāti Kahungunu me Ngāti Raukawa me English me Norwegian me Scottish nga iwi Ko Parerukuwai te tupuna wahine Ko Suzanne Cocker ahau I was born and bred in Petone, Wellington. I come from a long line of people, who on both sides of my family, are steeped in acts of service, compassion and work ethic. After providing professional Supervision within my various roles over the past 12 years, in 2023 I established Pohutukawa Place to focus on high-quality external Professional Supervision for Social Workers and other helping professions. I am focused on supporting best practice, growing a competent and compassionate workforce, and advocating for the critical role Social Work has in advancing social justice. I have been a Social Worker for over 16 years and held roles in addictions, family conflict and child consultancy, youth health services, Social Work education and held management and professional leadership roles in tertiary health services. I have worked both in kaupapa Māori and mainstream organisations and has been fortunate to practice Social Work in Aotearoa, Australia and the United Kingdom. I am passionate about utilising my skills and experience to support Social Workers and other professionals to be the very best version of themselves. Whether it’s testing new theories, advocating for changing systems that don’t work for whānau or ensuring great support and ethical rigor for professionals, I am keen to get stuck in. I love to spend time travelling, learning about other cultures, and being inspired by Social Work in the global space. Full range of context, Faith-Based, Health, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Rural, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me C(Kere) Fransen Online, Canterbury Kia ora Koutou e te Whare, I Whakapapa Maaori, Irish, French, Dutch and Scottish. I work in all realms of my Whakapapa but specifically in the realm of Rongoaa Maaori (Traditional Maaori Healthcare and treatments). I also work in Holistic Health and Education and provide Cultural supervision for both Clinical and non-Clinical practitioners. Hei te waa tohu pai! Spiritual, Coaching, Alternative Education, Community Centre, Health, Iwi, Mental Health, Mentoring, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Irka Omoboni-Soulat Online, Auckland I am an experienced and reflective supervisor with back ground in social work, counselling, and trauma informed practice. I offer a supportive collaborative space where practitioners can think deeply about their work, strengthen their professional identity, and develop supervisee’s needs, encouraging curiosity, ethical awareness, and sustainable practices. I welcome professionals from diverse fields and aim to creat a space that is both containing and empowering. Full range of context, Spiritual, Coaching, Alternative Education, Arts, Health, Mental Health, Mentoring, Refugee/Migrant, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Sarah Finlay Robinson Auckland, Online Tēnā koe, Kei Tāmaki Makaurau e noho ana. Ko Tangata Tiriti ahau. Ko Sarah ahau. I care deeply about youth workers and the vital role you play in helping taiohi thrive. I offer external professional supervision, alongside youth development training and coaching. I’ve worn many hats across the youth development sector—from managing a charitable trust, championing youth participation in local government, to working on the ground as a youth worker, supporting young people leaving care and into employment or training, leading community development initiatives, and tertiary education. Full range of context, Coaching, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Local Government, NEET, Social Service, Youth Development Learn More About Me Leah Rothman Online, Wellington, National Kia ora rā e hoa, I've been part of the youth development sector for over twenty years, working across Youth One Stop Shops and social work, mental health, peer support, drug and alcohol harm reduction, sexual and reproductive health and rights, sexual and domestic violence prevention, and international Pacific development. I know what it is like to carry a full caseload, want the best for the people in front of you and still manage your own growth and expectations. Supervision with me includes real conversations about sustaining that passion without tipping into burnout. Community Centre, (Dis)ability, Health Promotion, Mental Health, NEET, Pasifika, School, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Paola Montanaro Online, Marlborough Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. I have worked as a psychologist and a psychotherapist during more than 20 years in six countries and in four languages. I arrived in beautiful NZ some years ago, following my passion for whales and dolphins. Here I offer my services as a registered Counsellor and an EMDR certified therapist (AI and IFS informed). I have the expertise and experience to work with psychological and emotional issues ranging from everyday worries to complex mental health concerns. I work with adults, couples, professionals and for several Governmental and private agencies. I strive to approach the therapeutic work in a culturally competent manner and to create a strong therapeutic bond in which clients are emotionally validated and feel “seen” and appreciated. This is achieved through a deliberate, precise, and mindful intervention where both me as a therapist and the client contribute with mental, emotional, spiritual, and ethical dedication. Spiritual, Coaching, Employment, Faith-Based, Health, Mental Health Learn More About Me Phil Trotter Online, Canterbury 35 years married to Carol and father of four, grandpa of three, family means a lot. Losing a son and a grandson has brought us closer and helped build our strength and our kindness. I love music and sport. 35 years’ experience in paid youth work, a mixture of school-based, community based and faith-based contexts. Mentoring has been a primary focus of my youth work (including starting what became BBBS Christchurch), along with training and supporting volunteers, and personal development. Camps, Community Centre, Drop-in Centre, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Mental Health, Rural, School, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Morgan Dando Online, Taranaki, National I'm Dando (they/them)! Born and raised in Highbury, Te Papaioea, I am a product of my community and my mahi reflects this. My mahi has focused on youth and community development, particularly in the takatāpui and queer rangatahi wellbeing space. I also work in sexual violence prevention and postvention providing sensitive claims social work, developing prevention programmes and providing policy advice and consultation. I’m currently the National Practice Lead for my organisation, prior to that I was the manager of our Youth Services. Before all of that, I'm a parent to three young tamariki, one at school and two at kōhanga reo. My wife, tamariki and I live under Taranaki maunga with our dog and two cats. I love art, the whānau that raised me, and am staunch in my positionality as a treaty partner. Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Rainbow, School, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Dacia Davison Online I am an Occupational Therapist and Functional Mental Health provider in my private practice. My clinical background is mental health, complex case management, family violence, sexual trauma/sensitive claims, community care, as well as experience working in physical health, schools, and home-based care. I have extensive experience in program development, team dynamics and communication, collaborative problem solving, mindfulness-based stress reduction, mental health and wellbeing, community development, networking, and building collaborative partnerships. I also have lived experience working as a mum of 3 and I understand the intersection of home and work life and how to balance those things. You can read more about me on my website www.daciadavison.com Coaching, Business, Community Development, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, School, Young Parents, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Lisa Willey Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Kia ora I have worked in partnership with young people and their whanau in schools, Ministry of Education Learning Support, Te Whatu Ora Child Development Service, NASC and not for profit community organisations. My work has often been with young people who experience disability and are navigating complex social, educational, whānau or support service situations. I provide independent supervision, coaching and mentoring and my experience of the real-world context you're navigating helps you feel seen, understood and supported. Outside of work I am a parent of three, live in Manawatu and love books, films, the beach and tea. Coaching, Alternative Education, Central Government, (Dis)ability, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pasifika, Residential, Social Service, School, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Sally Beale Northland, Online Kia ora, my background is in the field of mental health and addiction with youth and adults. I have worked in therapeutic communities in UK and NZ, worked with offenders, and within the DHB, I also have extensive experience in the field of learning difficulties, from mild to severe. More recently I have been working as a sensitive claims provider for ACC, for employment assistance programmes, and in private practice. I have a PhD in the field of child sexual abuse. I am also a naturopath and aromatherapist and work holistically and somatically, helping clients appreciate links between body and mind. (Dis)ability, Faith-Based, Health, Mental Health, Residential, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Karen Howieson Online, Nelson-Tasman Kia ora I’m Karen, a Kiwi who has spent time in Scotland, but I currently live in Golden Bay working as a youth worker and running an animal assisted therapy practice. I have a background in addictions, mental health, health promotion and working with young people across multiple settings. I have over 30 years' experience of helping people take back their power and move forward in their lives. I established and ran a small charitable trust -The Nelson ARK, matching young people and rescue dogs for eighteen years. I currently have contracts with Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Education and other organisations working primarily with young people. The focus of this work is to empower people through skills development, processing emotions and trauma. I am an accredited Youth worker and active member of Nelson Tasman Youth Workers Collective. I enjoy time in nature with my horse and dog, chi gong and dancing as well reading and poetry. Full range of context, Coaching, Alternative Education, Business, Drop-in Centre, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Rural, Social Service Learn More About Me Gayle Lauder Online, Canterbury Kia ora Ko wai au? He tangata te tiriti ahau No Ingarani no Airani no Kotaraina āku tūpuna No Ōtautahi ahau Ko Gayle ahau My name is Gayle, I whakapapa to England, Ireland and Scotland, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and I am from/live in Ōtautahi Christchurch. I have a private practice in professional supervision and also continue to work as a Registered Nurse which keeps me connected with the demands in health care and our society. My career has mostly been in the community in various roles predominantly focusing in youth health and sexual health. Currently I work in a kaupapa Māori organisation in a maternal/perinatal mental health service. Mental Health, Rainbow, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Bridie Marsden-Boyd Online, Canterbury I am a confident, compassionate, and values-led person. I am currently training in addictions and mental health, and have over 8 years' experience supporting youth and young adults in their spiritual, emotional, and mental health. Skilled in one-on-one and group settings across mental health and youth work contexts. Known for building deep trust with clients, offering trauma-informed support, and engaging with cultural humility. Actively working toward DAPAANZ registration and committed to bicultural practice, evidence-based care, and lifelong learning. Have experience of youth work in faith based and mental health settings. Spiritual, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Rainbow, Social Service, Youth Health Learn More About Me Troy Wathey Online, National Hi, my name is Troy Wathey. I have over 20 years of experience working across government, NGOs, and private services, supporting individuals and couples through a range of challenges, including stress, relationships, mental health, and addiction. I hold a Master of Social Work and work as a CBT therapist, while remaining open to a range of other methods and therapeutic approaches. This provides a strong clinical foundation alongside practical, real-world experience. I would describe myself as grounded, client-centred, and solution-focused, with a strong understanding of the conflicts and stressors that come with the times we are living in. I aim to create a space that is both professional and easy to engage in, where you can feel comfortable being open and honest. I offer supervision and talk-based services across Hawke’s Bay and throughout New Zealand. Spiritual, Central Government, (Dis)ability, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Alan Tāne Solomon Online Kia ora, I’m driven by people, progress, and the energy that comes from building something meaningful. Over more than 20 years, I’ve worked across sales, coaching, facilitation, relationship development, youthwork and leadership in environments where adaptability, confidence, and connection matter. My experience spans property, fintech, hospitality, health and wellness, business development consultancy, youth and education, including community-based work, all of which have shaped a practical, people-first approach to how I operate. My foundation was built as a Physical Training Instructor in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, where high personal standards, discipline, and accountability were non-negotiable. That environment developed my confidence under pressure and my ability to lead, motivate, and bring structure to fast-moving situations. Since then, my path through journalism, media, and higher education has strengthened my communication skills, curiosity, and ability to tell clear, compelling stories that resonate with different audiences. I’m naturally sociable and thrive where relationships are central. As a facilitator, tutor, and coach across health, business, and life contexts, I’ve led workshops, events, and programs that require reading the room, adjusting on the fly, and keeping people engaged. I enjoy creating momentum, finding practical solutions, and bringing ideas to life, whether that’s through sales conversations, events, or collaborative projects. I also bring experience in governance and community leadership, having helped establish and guide charitable trusts, mentored community members, and served as a Justice of the Peace. This has reinforced the importance of integrity, cultural awareness, and doing things properly while still staying flexible and forward-thinking. I value people, their story, ideas, creativity, and genuine connection. I’m motivated by opportunities where innovation, collaboration, and energy combine to create impact, and I bring a confident, adaptable mindset to whatever I take on. If there’s room to build, connect, and move things forward, that’s where I’m at my best. Coaching, Business, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Health, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Sports and Recreation, Uniformed, Youth Development Learn More About Me Liesl Niania-Sharples Online, Auckland Tēnā koutou e rau rangatira mā. I proudly whakapapa to Ngāti Kahungunu located in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay. I currently live in Waitākere, Tāmaki Makaurau. I’m a proud māmā of two adult children and Nana to one beautiful mokopuna. My professional journey spans a diverse range of roles, including health promotion, youth mentoring and advocacy, managing youth residential homes and working as a therapist in the field of family therapy. Currently, I contract as a one-to-one counsellor, lecture part-time at AUT, and provide kaitiakitanga bi-cultural professional supervision. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Iwi, Mental Health, NEET, Residential, School, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Tetteh Lomotey Online I am a mental health consultant and supervisor with over a decade of experience working across forensic, community, and creative sector settings in the UK, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the United States. My background is in criminological and forensic psychology, with extensive experience supporting individuals and teams navigating complex psychological, systemic, and relational challenges. I am the founder of Anansi Consulting, through which I provide supervision, training, and therapeutic support to practitioners, organisations, and creatives. My work has included roles within secure forensic services, probation-related contexts, and educational institutions such as Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and the New Zealand School of Dance, where I supported students and staff within high-performance, emotionally demanding environments. Alongside my clinical and consultancy work, I am also an artist. This dual perspective informs a nuanced understanding of identity, expression, pressure, and wellbeing — particularly within creative and marginalised communities. I bring a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and holistic lens to supervision, with a strong commitment to supporting practitioners to work ethically, sustainably, and with integrity. My work is particularly attuned to the experiences of Black, and indigenous communities, as well as those navigating systems where power, identity, and belonging are central. Full range of context, Coaching, Arts, Ethnic, Mental Health Learn More About Me Wyatt Butcher Online, Canterbury Having lived a life with many ups and downs, successes and failures, and a wide range of work experience, I have come to appreciate the value of good supervision. A family tragedy in 1999 resulted my learning both empathy and compassion and ultimately led me into being a specialist mental health chaplain. A role enjoyed for twenty-two years. Married to Janice for forty-five years we have three children (one of whom is deceased) and four grandchildren. Spiritual, Coaching, Business, Health, Industry, Mental Health, Mentoring, School, Social Enterprise, Uniformed Learn More About Me Toia Chase Waikato Kia ora! Ko Tūwharetoa me Ngāti Whitikaupeka. Ko Toia Chase ahau. I am a registered clinical counsellor and supervisor with over 25 years’ experience across private practice, school, and community settings. I have also worked as a youth worker for over 30 years in both community and church contexts. I work alongside a range of practitioners including counsellors, social workers, youth workers, and those in related helping roles. My practice is shaped by experience in trauma work, cultural contexts, and an awareness of the systemic challenges that can impact both practitioners and those they support. Music, touch rugby, movies, and spending time with significant people in my life are some of the activities I value. Also important to me are wairua connections and serving the community, with a belief that each of us has something of value to contribute, and that finding what connects us strengthens whanaungatanga. Full range of context Learn More About Me Dr. Helen Tau'au-Filisi Online, Auckland Kia ora & Talofa lava, I am SamoaNZ and currently teaching in the space of Kaitiakitanga: Post Graduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision. I have experience as an educator, creative, mentor, coach, supervision etc. I have a PhD in Indigenous Postgraduate studies with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and currently work at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. I'm happy to support any in their journeys... Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Coaching, Arts, Faith-Based, Mentoring, Pasifika, School Learn More About Me Alannah Meredith Vatau Auckland I am a first-generation New Zealand-born Samoan raised in South Auckland, balancing my career while raising three children aged 15, 13, and 7. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my passion for supporting Māori and Pasifika communities in culturally grounded and empowering ways. I am committed to ongoing growth and development, both personally and professionally. I value wellbeing, faith, culture, and meaningful connection, and I aim to bring these values into the way I support and work alongside others. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Faith-Based, Local Government, Pasifika, School, Young Parents, Youth Development Learn More About Me Jayne Mercier Online Tēnā koe I have over 20 years’ experience in the youth development sector, as a practitioner, leader, degree level lecturer, researcher and supervisor. I live in Tāmaki Makaurau and provide nationally-based online individual supervision covering all areas of youth development, health, counselling and social services. Full range of context, Alternative Education, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mental Health, NEET, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Danae Bernard Online Hi :) I'm currently the manager of a youth mental health and addiction service in the South Waikato. I have a background in education having been a high school teacher for 13 years, and I have a hobby business cleaning bones and skulls for display and education. I'm a bit different, and I have a lifetime of experience navigating professional environments and the demands that come with them, while being the sort of person who doesn't fit the mold. I am part of a number of minority demographics, and have experienced the many small but compounding disadvantages that this brings with it as well as the resultant health difficulties. As a result I identify quite strongly with our CPSLE workforce. I'm a neurodiverse member of the Rainbow Community, and have fostered kittens for the last 9 years. Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Health, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rainbow, School, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Silvia Purdie Online, Wellington Hi, tēnā koe. I'm Silvia, based in Upper Hutt. I loved my years as a youth co-ordinator, and these days I love supervising students and youth workers (plus I run a school holiday programme just to keep my hand in!). I also have a training business (www.conversationscounselling.nz/seminars) and co-lead a national mental health network. I'm a Pākehā with Pacific roots, and an ordained minister. www.conversationscounselling.nz Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Community Development, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Social Service, Uniformed Learn More About Me Tessa Aranga Canterbury Mauri ora! Ko Tessa Aranga ahau. Ko Ngāi Tūhoe me Ngāpuhi ngā iwi. I am a registered social worker with 12 years’ experience across statutory and community organisations, which has enabled me to develop a strong, adaptable practice grounded in the core competencies of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). My mahi is guided by a commitment to ethical, accountable, and reflective practice, with a focus on upholding the mana, dignity, and self-determination of the whānau I serve. Since 2023, I have been providing professional and cultural supervision, where I support practitioners to strengthen their critical reflection, professional judgement, and culturally responsive practice. I have a particular passion for supporting practitioners working alongside Māori whānau. I am committed to strengthening culturally grounded practice by supporting kaimahi to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their mahi, engage in meaningful partnerships, and work in ways that are mana-enhancing and responsive to the aspirations of whānau Māori. I provide dedicated tautoko for those seeking to build their cultural capability, confidence, and understanding, ensuring their practice is both ethically sound and culturally safe. I believe that strong, reflective supervision is essential in sustaining kaimahi to do this important mahi well, particularly when working with whānau experiencing vulnerability, and I am dedicated to walking alongside practitioners as they grow and thrive in their practice. Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Karen Shepherd Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Tēnā koe I am a Pākehā women living in semi-rural Manawatū. I am an aunty to 8 fantastic nieces and nephews, ranging in age between 16 and 28, and they are my delight in life as I have watched them grown in to fabulous adults. I spent my teens and early 20's in unpaid youthwork, but in my worklife I have a qualifications and experience as a social worker and in supervision. I have been working as an independent supervisor for over 20 years now. I am a warm and thoughtful person, and also prone to critique and analysis, and looking at the big picture as well as the detail. When not working I love watching science fiction, going to the beach and have been known to play hockey. Camps, Community Centre, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Faith-Based, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Mark Donaldson Online, Auckland, National Kia Ora - I'm Mark, founder of Pulse360 Supervision & Training and a professional supervisor with 20+ years of frontline, leadership, and clinical experience across youth justice, care and protection, addiction services, and community development - the majority in South Auckland. My work has taken place across homes, custody units, residential rehabilitation, courts, prisons, and community programmes - supporting young people impacted by trauma, violence, long-term addiction, and intergenerational harm, alongside the practitioners who carry this work. As Clinical Lead and Operations Manager within New Zealand's first successful Social Bond programme, I worked at the intersection of relational practice, outcomes accountability, and funder scrutiny - managing complex, high-risk caseloads and providing clinical oversight across multidisciplinary teams. I understand the weight of youth development mahi from the inside. My role as a supervisor is to provide a grounded, honest space where youth workers can reflect on their practice, stay anchored to their judgement, and sustain themselves in demanding work over time. I offer supervision online and in-person, individually and for teams, and I'm available to work with youth workers and youth development practitioners at any stage of their career - from those just starting out to experienced practitioners carrying complex caseloads. Community Development, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, NEET, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Rowan Cant Auckland Kia ora, Kei te mihi ki a koe. Well done for looking for supervision. This is the first step to looking after yourself. I'm Rowan, my ancestors came from England and Wales, but I was bought up in rural New Zealand. I've been in Auckland for the past 15 years and have been involved in youth work for the past 25 years. I'm a Christian, but don't let that deter you if you aren't. My faith has taught me that Jesus was generally on the side of whoever is most oppressed by society. So I'm a friend of those who are pushed out by religion. I'm a registered social worker and have been a youth justice social worker for 10 years. Now I'm a tutor for Praxis youth work certificate and I'm an elected member of the Puketāpapa local board. I've recently completed my post-graduate diploma in clinical supervision. Full range of context, Spiritual, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Leadership Development, Local Government, Outdoor Education, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Cherida Fraser Online, Wellington Kia ora koutou Ko Kōtirana te whakapaparanga mai engari ko Te Whanganui-a-Tara te kāinga ko Cherida toku ingoa. I grew up in the deep south, have lived in Auckland, London and Paris, but ultimately call Wellington home. I have worked as an advocate, researcher, and community liaison kaimahi in grassroots community led spaces since I graduated with a Masters of Cross-cultural Psychology in 2014. My main mahi is at NZPC: Aotearoa NZ Sex Workers Collective - a peer organisation supporting the health, safety, rights and wellbeing of sex workers, and I trained in Professional Supervision in 2024. I have three tamariki who are growing fast, and I'm deeply involved in my local school and sports community. Community Centre, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Health, Health Promotion, Industry, Mentoring, Rainbow, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Ai Kihara Online My name is Ai Kihara, and I am a social worker and counsellor based in Aotearoa New Zealand. I have experience working in community mental health, trauma-informed practice, and cross-cultural settings. I have worked alongside individuals and families who have experienced trauma, family violence, mental health challenges, addiction, and involvement with the family court system. I am originally from Japan and have lived in New Zealand since 2007. My practice is influenced by both Japanese and Western perspectives, and I bring a culturally sensitive and reflective approach to my work. My cultural background includes values such as humility, perseverance, and respect for relationships and community, which shape how I work with people and how I offer supervision. I am passionate about supporting helping professionals to sustain themselves in this work, to reflect deeply, and to continue growing both personally and professionally. Spiritual, Homelessness, Community Development, Employment, Ethnic, Mental Health, Rainbow, Young Parents, Youth Development Learn More About Me Andy Smith Online, Otago With 25+ years on the frontlines of complex, demanding roles, I’ve worked alongside practitioners facing real-life challenges every day. My supervision cuts through the usual chatter, addressing tough issues with clarity, perspective, and a steady hand. Book a free, no-obligation catch-up: https://www.pursuelifeinc.com/bookingpage Full range of context, Coaching, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Social Service Learn More About Me Adam Bouman Online I’m someone who loves working with young people and creating spaces that feel real, relaxed, and judgment‑free. I’ve managed AOD and mental health services, worked in front-line practitioner roles, and developed training for mental health professionals, including queer & transgender support. I have my own experience of recovery and am part of the Rainbow community. In my time outside of mahi, I’m usually exploring creative projects, reading something weirdly interesting, or getting outside. Coaching, Homelessness, (Dis)ability, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rainbow, Social Service, Youth Development Learn More About Me Elise Anderson Online, Wellington Kia ora, ko Elise ahau. Drawing on a diverse background in outdoor adventure, dance, play, and education, I bring a strong passion for mental health and wellbeing that helps kaimahi in helping professions to thrive at work. Adventure Based Learning, Coaching, Alternative Education, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Outdoor Education, School, Youth Development, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Heather Blissett Online, Wellington Kia Ora, Ko Heather ahau. I can be found in Upper Hutt North with a cabin that opens out to a rural view. This has been a vision of mine for some time. A safe space that supports connection to te taiao while maintaining protection from the various weather elements. Reflecting on my life experiences has led me to the realization that Te Taiao has quietly underpinned all that I am and do. So, it was only natural that my Youth Work model of practice was the ngahere/forest. My model is heavily influenced by the Te Aorangi model because it represents the interconnectedness of all (Rangimarie Pere). Since 2008 I have walked alongside rangatahi in a variety of roles both voluntarily and for various organisations both Government and Non-Government while gaining qualifications in Youth Work. Ironically, while completing an ‘Adventure Based Learning’ paper with Praxis the opportunity to attend a pilot Youth Workers ‘connect’ course at Outward Bound presented itself. So, in the middle of winter, I ticked a bucket list goal. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, (Dis)ability, Mental Health, Mentoring, Refugee/Migrant, Residential, School, Social Service, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Rachel Hawthorne Online, Canterbury https://transformingconversations.nz Full range of context, Coaching, Adventure Based Learning, Alternative Education, Community Centre, Leadership Development, School, Social Service, Young Parents, Youth Development Learn More About Me Daniela Gonzalez-Bea Online, Auckland My name is Daniela. I was born in Chile and have called Aotearoa home since I was 13 years old. I am now 48 years young and based in Auckland City, where I offer both in-person and online sessions. My in-person practice is located in Auckland Central CBD, and I am also able to explore options for travelling on-site to organisations supporting teams who may benefit from group or staff supervision. My work is woven across three main areas: individual sessions as a Clinical Arts Therapist, External Supervision, and group facilitation. I am a registered External Supervisor with MANZASW, an accredited ACC Sensitive Claims Therapist, Registered Social Worker, Clinical Arts Therapist, and experienced group facilitator. My practice is shaped by many years of working alongside diverse communities across Aotearoa, including Māori and Pacific communities, trauma-informed services, homelessness, addiction, mental health, youth services, and community-based organisations. This experience continues to inform my relational, creative, and culturally responsive approach to supporting individuals, practitioners, and teams. Spiritual, Homelessness, Arts, Mental Health, NEET, Pasifika, Residential, School, Social Service, Statutory Learn More About Me Olivia Hart Online, Auckland, National With over a decade of experience across Mental Health, Addiction, Crisis and Counselling spaces, I’ve worked as a practitioner, leader and advisor alongside both rangatahi and adults in community, justice and residential settings. I began my career as a Support Worker and have worked my way through to Clinical Manager and Supervisor roles, giving me a grounded, real world understanding of the challenges practitioners face at every stage of their careers. Alongside my private practice, I currently work within a high-performance sporting environment focused on reshaping the national conversation and reducing stigma around mental health. Coaching, Community Development, Employment, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Residential, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Julie McGregor Canterbury, Online, National Hi, I’m Julie. I’m a qualified Life & Leadership Coach, a Supervisor and an Independent Facilitator. With 13 years spent in the business world and 15 in the not-for-profit & development sector, I have experienced working with many individuals and organisations navigating a myriad of challenges and goals. I have loved the many hundreds of hours I’ve spent coaching, facilitating and training. No matter what the situation, it is always a delight to help people gain new perspectives about their own situations and work with them as they make key changes in order to move forward. https://www.juliemcgregor.co.nz/ Full range of context, Spiritual, Coaching, Community Development, Employment, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mentoring, School Learn More About Me Linda Paealiki Online, Auckland Ko Linda Metuakore Paealiki ahau, I am a Senior Specialist Cultural External Supervisor, I whakapapa from the Cook Island born here in New Zealand. I am family orientated, I have 25 years in the frontline and leadership roles in the health and social sector. My work has been to support others well and I continue to enjoy this mahi to be of service to everyone. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Community Development, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pasifika, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Robert Wilson Online, National Kia ora, talofa lava, malo e lelei, and warm Pacific greetings. I am married with 4 adult children and 5 lovely moko. I am the founder of "Prepare Your Own Choice" (PYOC), bringing over 20 years of experience across social services, mental health, and addictions, with a strong focus on culturally grounded and clinically informed supervision in Aotearoa. https://www.police.govt.nz/news/ten-one-magazine/paddling-toward-brighter-future. Former Alternative Education (AE) tutor in 2004. Empowering through motivational interviewing (MI). Serving people of all ethnicities to gain control of their goals, from OT (former CYF’s), NZ Police, NZ Justice, NGO & other Govt Departments. Full range of context, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Homelessness, Alternative Education, Health, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pasifika, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Steve Toelupe Wellington Talofa, kia ora koutou and greeting, my name is Steve Toelupe and have been offering supervision for 10 years now. I am a proud father of two amazing, bright and beautiful daughters Nekea and Danusia and currently residing in Gold Coast, Australia. I offer supervision via online for those seeking supervision living back home in Aotearoa New Zealand and this has been just as good in-person according to existing clients based in Aotearoa. I am also a personal growth, health and wellness, and mens guide and life coach. Spiritual, Coaching, Adventure Based Learning, Alternative Education, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pasifika, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Moana Everton Online, Manawatu-Whanganui I am a registered social worker, leader, supervisor, māmā and wahine Māori based in Papaioea. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Community Development, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth Development Learn More About Me Andy Kapeli Online, Auckland Talofa lava, My name is Andy and I'm grateful to be here. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Community Centre, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Mental Health, Mentoring, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Rod Baxter Online, Wellington, National Ko Kaukau te maunga te rū nei taku ngakau Ko Korimako te awa e mahea nei āku māharahara Ko Tangata Tiriti te iwi I whānau mai ahau i Pōneke E mihi ana ki ngā tohu o nehe, o Tarikākā e noho nei au. I’ve been a youth worker since 2000, and I’ve had supervision every month since. It’s undoubtedly one of the things that’s sustained my practice. After supervising groups in volunteer roles, I was first asked to be a colleague’s supervisor in 2003. After a few years of stumbling around, I studied a postgrad qualification through 2006-2007: it focused my supervision practice and helped me be a better youth worker too. These days I’m the CEO of The King’s Trust Aotearoa. I devote a day each fortnight to offer supervision to a range of practitioners, mostly in youth development and/or serving communities. I’m part of several supervision networks, most notably The Project Team: https://theprojectteam.co.nz/professional-supervision/ My husband Dylan is a local teacher; we’re slowly renovating an old villa. I’m studying te reo Māori and read comic books to unwind. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Adventure Based Learning, Business, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Rainbow, Youth Development Learn More About Me Fiona Mackinnon Auckland Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Fiona Mackinnon ahau, a practitioner with broad expertise across mental health, addictions, disability, youth work, and education. I provide clinical supervision and professional coaching to kaimahi, practitioners, leaders, and educators across a wide range of professions, supporting safe, reflective, and effective practice. Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa. Coaching, Homelessness, Alternative Education, Community Centre, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Mental Health, Rainbow, Residential, Social Service Learn More About Me Naveed Ahmed Online, Auckland I am a registered social worker with experience working with Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki and the NGO sector, focusing on care and protection, senior citizens, and family harm. I began as a front-line social worker in intake and investigation, where I developed skills in risk assessment and building trust with tamariki, rangatahi, and families/whanau in crisis. I offer external supervision services to social workers, university students at my work place, and to other professionals, providing culturally sensitive, strengths-based guidance. My focus is on helping supervisees develop self-awareness, critical thinking, and emotional resilience. I support professionals in growing their practice, ensuring they deliver culturally competent services, particularly with Islamic/Muslim and Indian cultures. I emphasize work/life balance, self-care, and culturally safe practice. Business, Central Government, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Ethnic, Social Service, Statutory Learn More About Me Heather Came Wellington Dr Heather Came is a prominent Pākehā activist scholar and Adjunct Professor at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. With over three decades of experience in public health, and later as an academic her career has focussed on advocacy, capacity building, dismantling racism and advancing social justice. A prolific researcher and founding member of STIR: Stop Institutional Racism, she is known for her work on Te Tiriti-led practice, social justice, and systemic change. She runs a small business/ social enterprise. Coaching, Community Development, Employment, Events, Health, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Rainbow, Youth Development Learn More About Me Kirsten Smith Online, Wellington Ko Rotuma, Ko Wēra, Ko Aerani te whakapaparanga mai Ko Tangata Tiriti ahau Ko Te Whanganui a Tara te kāinga Ko Kirsten Smith tōku ingoa Kia ora! My ancestors are from Rotuma, Wales and Ireland. I honour the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi which gives me a place to stand in Aotearoa. Wellington is my home – specifically Ngaio – where I live with my husband and our youngest child who is a Youth Worker. Our eldest lives nearby. A champion for youth development and an advocate for rangatahi and those who work with them, I have been contributing to the youth sector for more than 25 years. After all that time, I’m pretty well connected with a good reputation for manaaki, partnership, doing what I say, and getting things done! While I love working with tamariki, rangatahi and whānau, what I love even more, is supporting the people who do that mahi - youth workers, advocates, and the people responsible for keeping these services going. Business, Central Government, Community Development, Drop-in Centre, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Sebastiano Scalia Online, Canterbury Sebastiano Scalia is a Christchurch-based Counsellor and Supervisor .He has nearly 30 years of experience in the New Zealand mental health, social service, and education sectors. He is a founding director of Inner Work NZ, a private practice in Christchurch where he provides clinical supervision and psychoanalysis. Health, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Social Service Learn More About Me Vicky Finlayson Online Kia ora, I whakapapa from Northwestern Europe, through to Australia and Aotearoa. Born in Wellington I have called Aotearoa my home throughout my life and lived on the coast and in cities. I have two adult sons and 3 grandchildren. I work online only as I am currently travelling about NZ with my dog Wesley. There is space for new supervisees including people applying for NZAC full membership. Spiritual, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Health, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rainbow, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Shannon Clarke Online, National Kia ora! With a youth work journey spanning back to 2001, my ultimate goal as a supervisor/ kaitiaki is to protect and empower the people on the frontline. I provide a deeply supportive, judgment-free space where you can unpack the emotional weight of the sector, knowing someone with decades of experience truly has your back. Grounded in hononga (connection) and a strengths-based philosophy, I work closely with kaimahi to unlock their innate talents, build professional resilience, and celebrate the incredible value they bring to our rangatahi. Full range of context, Coaching, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Local Government, Mental Health, Rainbow, Social Service, Youth Development Learn More About Me Falefatu Nimarota Wellington I am a qualified and registered social worker with over 15 years of frontline experience across both statutory and community settings. My practice has spanned a range of roles, including direct social work, leadership, and advisory positions, giving me a well-rounded understanding of the complexities within the sector. I am currently practicing and continue to work closely alongside social workers, which ensures my knowledge remains current, grounded, and relevant to today’s practice environment. I am registered with the Social Workers Registration Board and bring a strong commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, and child-centred practice. As a Pacific practitioner, I value relational approaches and am confident in engaging with diverse cultures, worldviews, and communities. I bring both professional expertise and cultural understanding into my work, supporting practitioners to navigate complexity with confidence and integrity. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Coaching, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pasifika, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Kristina Cavit Auckland, Online, Taranaki He whangai ahau, kāore au i te mohio i tōku whakapapa. Tōku pepeha e hono ana kī tōku whānau me ngā wahi e rongo ana au nō hea ahau. Nō ngā hou e whā Te wāhi mō te hononga ā wairua ki Hokianga Te motu mō te hononga ā wairua ki Te whenua Tominika Ngā tāngata mō te hononga ā wairua, ko te whānau Atawhai. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Alternative Education, Arts, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, School, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Kirsty Robinson Online, Manawatu-Whanganui I am an experienced social worker with over a decade of practice in the family violence sector, alongside extensive experience in leadership roles. I am currently employed by the Ministry of Social Development as a Family Violence Response Coordinator, where I support and guide practice in complex and high-risk situations. In addition to my primary role, I am contracted with ACC to deliver sensitive claims work, and I contribute to social work education through various roles within the School of Social Work at Massey University. My practice is grounded in a strong commitment to ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive social work. I bring a depth of real-world experience to my supervision, offering a space that supports critical reflection, professional growth, and practitioner wellbeing. Coaching, Homelessness, Leadership Development, Rural, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Linda Bougen Canterbury I have been a supervisor for over 10 years. I have worked as a RN in mental health settings and as a school based nurse. I provide a caring and collaborative approach to professional supervision that allows the vitality and wellbeing of the supervisee to shine. Full range of context, Community Development, Health, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Kim Freeth Online, Marlborough Kia ora koutou, I am a registered social worker with a professional qualification is supervision. I have been practicing social work for many years and have supported youth and whānau in various fields of practice. I currently provide external supervision to agencies and individuals, alongside supervising whānau who require court appointed supervised contact visits. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Health, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Ritchie Telfer Canterbury, Online Professional Supervisor Ritchie Telfer – Qualified, Experienced, Safe, Skilled. Tēnā koutou, Greetings. I have over 40 years’ experience in education, social services, and disability; encompassing intellectual disability, vocational rehabilitation, residential services, child and family safety, specialist teaching, professional development, school leadership, and international education reform. My Australian Clinical Supervision Association Profile can be found at: https://clinicalsupervision.org.au/members/ritchie-telfergmail-com/ Adventure Based Learning, Alternative Education, (Dis)ability, Employment, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Residential, School, Social Service, Statutory, Youth Development Learn More About Me Peter Shimwell Online, Auckland Kia ora whānau, I'm Peter, I have worked in the youth health space for over 25 years supporting youth workers, social workers, counsellors, mental health staff and other professionals in the community & social services fields. Whether you are new to professional supervision or looking to develop your practice/leadership, I can offer a safe space that combines reflection with practical goal setting enabling you to explore your mahi and strengthen your wellbeing. Coaching, Community Development, Health, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, Residential, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Mandy Davis Online, Bay of Plenty My name is Mandy and I’m New Zealand born with Eurasian ethnicity, based in Tauranga. I have gained understandings within a Te Ao Māori world view while working within Kaupapa Māori organisations My success in supporting staff working in our bicultural country (both Maori and Non-Maori staff), helps positive engagements and healthy outcomes for our clients. My experience in supervision and adult training can support staff in Registration requirements (RNs, SWs etc) and exploring competencies necessary for individual disciplines, clinical and professional care, social services, education sectors (ECE to Adult tertiary education), support work and anyone else “working with people”. Full range of context, Coaching, (Dis)ability, Health Promotion, Mental Health, NEET, Rainbow, Social Service, Whānau Services Learn More About Me Tony Yuretich Online, Bay of Plenty As a Tangata Tiriti from Te Tai Tokerau, my early life there informs my mahi as much as my 20 years of experience in the youth sector in Tāmaki Makaurau. I have studied in a formal settings and in wananga to weave that knowledge with the practical solutions of the farm or sports fields. I believe we all have what we need in and around us. Rural life taught me how to be curious and to make something out of nothing. Coaching taught me that to be competition on the field or the court is a byproduct of supporting others to know who they are and how they can contribute. My degree gave me the opportunity to add to and broaden the knowledge I had with names and models. I thrive in te taiao and it is essential in both my mahi and spare time, its restorative nature bringing balance to myself and this I work with. This has led to my current haerenga to further strengthen Taha Wairua as balance the other three Taha. I am grateful to all those I have learnt from; tohunga, kaiako and the taiohi. Among the taonga they gave they also taught me to listen to my puku because if it feels right, it is right. Spiritual, Adventure Based Learning, Alternative Education, Camps, Community Centre, Ethnic, Events, Mental Health, Mentoring, Youth Development Learn More About Me Miriam Sessa Online Kia ora! I am Miriam, an Italian/English migrant, and a registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in community development and social services. My journey began in my own youth through activism, an experience that continues to inform my unwavering commitment to partnership with young people. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, my work is deeply rooted in lived experience and a commitment to intersectional social justice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the advocacy of youth rights. Professional Journey Throughout my career, I have served in diverse capacities, from frontline youth mentoring to national leadership positions. This breadth of experience allows me to understand the complexities of the sector from multiple angles: Clinical Expertise: Delivering prevention programs, conducting brief interventions, and providing long-term therapy. Specialist Focus: Sexual and family violence prevention and response, cross-cultural practice, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Leadership & Strategy: Shaping national strategies and policies, and managing teams within the social service landscape. Coaching, Community Development, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Mentoring, Rainbow, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Amy Colonna Online, Bay of Plenty I am a reflective and relational social work supervisor committed to supporting safe, ethical, and culturally responsive practice. I provide a supportive and collaborative supervision space where practitioners can critically reflect on their work, build confidence, and strengthen professional competence. My approach is grounded in strengths-based and reflective practice, integrating theory with real-world experience. I aim to create a space of trust, respect, and accountability, where supervisees feel safe to explore complex practice situations, ethical dilemmas, and professional development goals. I currently provide supervision to around twenty practitioners across Aotearoa New Zealand, working with a diverse range of roles, skillsets, and professional needs. This breadth of experience allows me to bring valuable insight into different sectors, increase awareness of available services, and support networking and referral pathways — all of which strengthen and inform practice. Alongside supervision, I run my own private practice as a contractor. Through supervision, I also support others to develop the skills and confidence to establish and navigate their own contracting or private practice work. Full range of context, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Community Development, Events, Leadership Development, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Laverne Robinson Online Kia ora, I have worked alongside rangatahi, whānau, and communities for over 20 years across health, youth work, youth cancer services, sexual health education, alcohol and other drug support, mental health and rangatahi with high and complex needs. My biggest passion is sustainability in the youth work sector and supporting the people - who support the rangatahi. I bring a warm, grounded, and relational approach to my mahi. I care deeply about creating spaces where people feel heard, respected, and supported to grow. I have been a supervisor now for nearly 15 years and have walked alongside supervisees through moments of change, grief, challenge, risk, and uncertainty, and I have seen the difference practical, compassionate, and mana-enhancing support makes. Full range of context, Spiritual, Coaching, Health, Leadership Development, Rainbow, Rites of passage, Social Service, Young Parents, Youth Health Learn More About Me Janell Vaughn Online, Wellington Thank you for your interest in supervision with me! To start with, let me introduce myself. I’m originally from an area of the States known as the Pacific Northwest, with a gorgeous mountain called Mt Baker and connection with the Salish Sea through the Nooksack River. When I moved to Aotearoa, I found a deep connection with Aoraki and Waianiwaniwa as my river, and Motukiekie as my place. My experience comes first as a youth worker for 18 years moving into working in moderate to severe adolescent mental health in 2010. I’ve trained in mental health and AoD through my Master’s degree in Social Work. I’ve been working in Aotearoa in a variety of services including ICAMHS, Oranga Tamariki, Tu Ora Compass Health as a tutor at WelTec/Whitireia, a practice manager at Vibe and in youth mental health at Te Herenga Waka. I’ve come into the supervisor space with experience in counselling/therapy, social work, youth work and an emphasis in working with adolescents. I’ve trained professional supervision through WelTec. For me, supervision is a time for you to reflect on what has happened, develop a great understanding into what is going on now and launch back into practice better prepared for what comes your way. Full range of context, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Rainbow, Residential, Social Service, Youth Development, Youth Health, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Saskia Walsh Online, Nelson-Tasman, National Tēnā koutou Nō Ireland, nō Nederlands ōku tupuna I whānau mai ahau i Murihiku Kei te noho ahau ināianei i Māpua. Ko Saskia Walsh taku ingoa. ‘A sector of champions and hidden super heroes, what a great sector to be a part of!’ Full range of context, Adventure Based Learning, Central Government, Community Development, Health, Mental Health, Mentoring, NEET, Sports and Recreation, Youth Development Learn More About Me Louise Sue Online, Canterbury I am an experienced health professional with over 20 years in the oncology specialty, adept at navigating high-pressure healthcare environments. My expertise includes palliative care, trauma, and grief support, with a special interest in sexual and reproductive health. Holding a Master's in Nursing and a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, I am passionate about supporting fellow professionals. Outside of work, I enjoy adventuring with my labradoodle Huckleberry, waterskiing with my family, and diving into a good book. Health, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Young Parents, Youth Health Learn More About Me Anaru Kerei-Gray Online, Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Canterbury, Marlborough, National, Otago, Nelson-Tasman Kia ora, I am a native of Aotearoa, raised in the Waikato, North Island. My connections to the Tainui and Te Arawa waka federations and colonial links to my English ancestor who arrived here in the 1830's. My knowledge and experience in kaupapa Māori and professional clinical services enable me to support anyone with online supervision in Aotearoa. I established the Cultural Advice-Mãori (CAM) service to provide supervision underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Employment, Ethnic, Iwi, Mentoring, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Tyson Walters Online, Auckland www.incouragesupervision.com Adventure Based Learning, Community Centre, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Health, Health Promotion, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Outdoor Education, Youth Development Learn More About Me Madeleine Taylor Online, Wellington Tena koutou katoa, welcome to looking for a supervisor. I grew up in the Wairarapa on a farm, I went to boarding school before university, since then have worked in a range or health, mental health and community organizations. For the last 25 years have been working in private practice, teaching, facilitating and providing supervision and coaching. I am married and we have three offspring, who have taught us many things. Coaching, Business, Health, Leadership Development, Local Government, Mentoring, Social Enterprise, Social Service, Sports and Recreation Learn More About Me Amber Paterson Tena koe, I'm Amber Paterson (she/her). I am Pākehā, queer, fat, cis female who is also a parent in Ōtautahi. I have been a kaimahi, and working within youth and community development for over 16 years. I'm passionate about youth development and supporting people through external supervision. I can't imagine working in any other profession. I have been providing supervision since 2018. I have worked in many roles from faith based, well-being + psycho-social support, project creation, facilitation, kaupapa Māori, camps, hapori based, in-school, LGBTQIA+ specific groups and safe spaces. Community Development, Mentoring, School, Youth Development, Drop-in Centre, Mental Health, Young Parents, Youth Health, Rainbow, Code of Ethics for Youth Work Learn More About Me Marilyn Lockwood Auckland Reflective practice for front-line workers and empowering them to make the best decisions they can, risk management and safe practice, managing work life balance, complex situations and team dynamics, integrating theory and practice, solution and outcome focused. Coaching, Rainbow, Mentoring, Residential, Social Service, Statutory Learn More About Me Allysia Kraakman Waikato, Online Originally from Auckland, now I reside in South Waikato with my husband in three children. I have a background in counselling and have been working in the youth work space for over ten years. I have had four years as a supervisor within the youth work space. Coaching, Camps, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, School, Sports and Recreation, Youth Development Learn More About Me Daisy Halafihi-Ta'ufo'ou Online, Auckland, National Mālō e lelei. My name is Daisy, and I am a proud Tongan, born and raised in South Auckland, NZ. I am a mother of three children, a devoted wife, and I live with my parents, who are in their 80s. These are my blessings. They shape not only who I am, but also my values, work ethic, and perspectives. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Coaching, Camps, Community Development, Leadership Development, Mentoring, NEET, Pasifika, Youth Development Learn More About Me Shane Kennard Online, Waikato My interests are the development of practice competence, issues of social justice, recognising potentially unsafe practice and facilitating the learning potential in all of us. I bring a kaupapa Māori worldview and a lived experience of most social issues affecting NZ society, with a focus on critical reflection in supervision as the catalyst for transformative learning. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Coaching, Community Development, Faith-Based, Iwi, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Residential, Rural, Social Service Learn More About Me 'Avalu Tupou Tausala Waikato, Online Malō e lelei, my name is Avalu Tausala from Tonga and currently reside in Hamilton. I have been living in Aotearoa for over 10 years. Kahoa Kakala model of cultural supervision has been created from my living experience of being raised by my grandparents in Tonga and my living experience here in Aotearoa. Full range of context, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Business, Leadership Development, Pasifika, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Avalu Tupou Tausala Online, Waikato Malō e lelei, my name is Avalu Tausala from Tonga and currently reside in Hamilton. I have been living in Aotearoa for over 10 years. Kahoa Kakala model of cultural supervision has been created from my living experience of being raised by my grandparents in Tonga and my living experience here in Aotearoa. Spiritual, Business, Pasifika, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Leadership Development Learn More About Me Jess Ngahere Online, Waikato Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato te awa Ko Waikato me Niue te iwi Ko Ngāti Māhanga me Tamainupō me Mutalau ngā hapū Ko Waingaro me Rākaunui ngā marae Ko Jess Ngahere ahau Kia ora! I’m Jess, a registered social worker with almost a decade of experience in the sector. My experience lies in Child Protection, Mental Health, Kaumatua & Kuia, ACC sensitive claims as well as community and government social work. I am also a Rongoa Maori Practitioner. My most important role is being a māmā to three young tamariki. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Coaching, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pasifika, Statutory, Whānau Services, Youth Health Learn More About Me Anjali Naran-Butler Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Ko Anjali Naran-Butler tōku ingoa. No tawahi tōku Pāpā. No Awahhou tōku Māmā. He Tangata Tiriti ahau. E noho ana au i Papaioea ki raru i te maru o Rangitāne. E mihi ana ki a koutou katoa. Coaching, Alternative Education, Community Centre, Community Development, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development Learn More About Me Tania To'oa Seiuli Online, National Kia-ora, Talofa Lava and Warm Pacific Greetings to You. I am an experienced and values-driven practitioner offering external supervision grounded in integrity, cultural responsiveness, and deep commitment to ethical practice. My professional journey spans roles as a Care and Protection and Crisis Response Social Worker, Supervisor, and Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator, providing me with comprehensive understanding of statutory and community-based environments. As a proud Pacific Island woman, my work is strongly influenced by cultural knowledge, relational values, and an understanding of working effectively with Samoan families and diverse ethnic communities. I offer a culturally grounded lens that honours identity, spirituality, and collective wellbeing, while remaining inclusive and respectful of all backgrounds. Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Spiritual, Coaching, Central Government, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Pasifika, Statutory, Social Service, Youth Development Learn More About Me Lazarus Haurua-Long Online, Auckland Kia orana tatou katoatoa Ko Rākautapu te maunga Ko Tapuwae te awa Ko Hokianga te moana Ko Te Rarawa te iwi Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua to waka Ko Ngāi Tūpoto me Ngāti here te hapū Ko Ngāi Tūpoto te marae Ko Ngahuia te tupuna Ko Harris tōku whanau Ko Akaata tōku papa Ko te pepeha ki te taha o tōku mama Ko Ikurangi te maunga Ko Ngatangiia te awa Ko Rarotonga te waka Ko Ruatonga te hapu Ko Tupapa te marae Ko Lazarus Moeroa Chrisropher Haurua-Long toku ingoa. I bring with me 15+Years experience in the sector, mixed with volunteer and paid mahi, across a wide range of roles spanning from grass roots volunteer youth work right through to national facilitation and training. Spiritual, Coaching, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pasifika, Residential, Social Service, Whānau Services, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Megan Fidler Otago, Online Kia ora Ko Megan Fidler toku ingoa. I have been involved in social services and education for over 30 years and hold postgraduate qualifications in Social Sciences, Specialist Teaching, and Professional Supervision. I am committed to creating and supporting inclusive and equitable communities, and I have worked in a range of settings including the community, schools, universities, local and central government. Alternative Education, Central Government, Community Development, (Dis)ability, Ethnic, Local Government Learn More About Me Dougal Mckinnon National, Online Kia ora. My name is Dougal McKinnon (he/him), by trade a Registered Nurse, worked in mental health areas both inpatient and community across a variety of ages and settings, commencing back in 2006 (20yrs!), and undertaking clinical supervision training initially in 2007 (Mike Considine Role Theory), and supervising other clinicians ever since. I have also undertaken further Te Whatu Ora based training within Dunedin Hospital and recently completed a level 5 cert in Supervising/Coaching/Mentoring (Supervision Skills for Health and Social Services Professionals (Micro-credential) (Level 5) QED Associates). The last 5 years I have been working as a youth counsellor for ADL/Thrive Counselling, an NGO with Offices in Timaru, Dunedin, Cromwell, and Invercargill. I work alongside our Rangatahi age mostly 12-24yrs, both in Brief Intervention Counselling and Addiction harm reduction work using Modalities such as ACT, SFT, MI, IDT, CBT and the like. Rainbow, Youth Health, Health, Adventure Based Learning, Mental Health Learn More About Me Ashni Marsh National Kia ora, My name is Ashni Marsh, and I am a social worker with experience as a sexual harm crisis worker, supporting young people and their whānau through trauma and recovery. I offer external supervision for youth workers, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to reflect on practice. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive, with a strong focus on whakawhanaungatanga. I support youth workers with managing complex cases (including sexual harm), understanding trauma, maintaining boundaries, and looking after their own wellbeing. Ngā mihi, Ashni Marsh Social Service, Ethnic Learn More About Me Katherine Montgomery Online, Wellington Kia ora, my name is Katherine and I am a registered social worker living in TeWhanganui-a-Tara. I have experience working as a hospital social worker in the Emergency Department and General Medical wards, and I am currently an Advanced Social Work Practitioner at a Youth one stop shop. I love working with young people and I am super passionate about supervising others. I can provide in person supervision in Wellington, or online supervision nationwide. Rainbow, Health, Mental Health, Social Service, Youth One Stop Shop, Young Parents, Mentoring, Employment, Homelessness, Youth Development Learn More About Me Hannah Keller Online, Manawatu-Whanganui Kia ora, I'm Hannah. I am a mum, as well as a social worker. I have a wide range of experience, including working for iwi, community, statutory and also international experience in the UK, before starting to provide external supervision as well. Still practicing as a social worker myself keeps my knowledge current to best support you navigating systems and juggling the various pressures of our own lives alongside our mahi. Professional Experience: Working for Iwi (Ngati Raukawa) Social Worker in Schools Various community NGO services in a therapeutic capacity with whanau & tamariki International experience as a social worker in London Borough of Ealing (UK) Care & Protection Social Work (Oranga Tamariki) External Supervision of Registered Social Workers, Youth Workers & Students for Massey University Coaching, Community Development, Mentoring, School, Social Service, Statutory, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth One Stop Shop Learn More About Me Hana Rose Online, National Kia ora, I'm Hana 🌸 I'm a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and Therapeutic Practitioner with over eight years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, whānau, and professionals across statutory, therapeutic, leadership, and private practice settings. Throughout my career I have worked as a Care and Protection Social Worker, Supervisor, Senior Practitioner, Acting Practice Leader, Acting Site Manager, Clinical Team Leader, and now Director of HanaRose Therapy. Alongside this, I have been providing external professional supervision to social workers, counsellors, psychologists, allied health professionals, students, and emerging leaders. I am passionate about helping people grow into the professionals they want to be. Whether you're a student finding your feet, a new graduate navigating imposter syndrome, an experienced practitioner carrying the weight of complex work, or a leader supporting others, I aim to provide a supervision space where you feel genuinely supported, heard, challenged, and encouraged. I also identify as neurodivergent myself (or as I often jokingly describe it, "neurospicy" 🌶️). This personal experience, alongside my professional work with neurodivergent children, young people, and adults, has strengthened my understanding of masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning challenges, and the importance of creating spaces where people can show up authentically. You won't need to explain or justify your brain to me. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches and guided by the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga. At the heart of my work is a simple belief: when practitioners feel supported, connected, and empowered, they are better able to support the people they serve. Outside of work, you'll often find me with my dogs, planning my next adventure, collecting far too many notebooks, or creating resources through HanaRose Therapy. I believe professionalism and authenticity can exist side by side, and I bring both into my supervision relationships. Statutory, Youth Health, Mental Health, Social Service, Young Parents, Coaching, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Youth Development Learn More About Me Sebastian Maedler Online, Canterbury Kia ora, I am a german who married a kiwi and lives in Ōtautahi. I have have 2 kids, a dog and a cat and I love being outdoors, spending time with my family and playing football. I have worked in youth justice and youth mental health residences, worked in care and protection and foster parent social work, been a social worker in the emergency department and ICU and a multisystemic therapy clinician. I have also been a team leader for a youth day programme, clinical supervisor for the multisystemic therapy team and most recently working in a team lead position for the social work team at Christchurch Public Hospital. I love working with people, families, young people and professionals and really enjoy growing in my practice every day. Coaching, Faith-Based, Health, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Mentoring, SCHOOL, SOCIA, Whānau Services, Young Parents Learn More About Me Mere Thompson Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Online Kia ora koutou Ko Puketapu te maunga Ko Ngaruroro te awa Ko Tākitimu te waka Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi Ko Ngāti Hinemanu me Ngāi Te Upokoiri ngā hapu Ko Ōmahu te marae Ko Mere Thompson tōku ingoa I am a wahine Māori and a solo māmā to my 16‑year‑old daughter, who is my greatest motivation and the reason I strive to create a safe, stable, and fulfilling future for us both. My passion for supporting others, combined with my personal and professional experiences, has shaped my journey into social work and into the Kaitiakitanga movement as a bicultural professional supervisor. Through my own path of self‑discovery, I have reconnected deeply with my cultural identity and proudly stand in my role as a wahine Māori. My career has enabled me to work within a Kaupapa Māori organisation alongside rangatahi who are under the care and protection of Oranga Tamariki, advocating for their wellbeing and supporting them to either return to their whānau or transition into adulthood as confident, self‑determining individuals. I have also had the privilege of working within a Kaupapa Māori organisation, where I led a team delivering a Kaupapa Māori Alcohol and Other Drug programme at Wiri Women’s Prison. In my role as a Mental Health Practitioner and AOD Clinician, I supported incarcerated wāhine to explore their addictions and address the challenges that contributed to their circumstances. I remain a committed advocate for wāhine and tamariki, and I continue to seek opportunities to create meaningful change and uplift the wellbeing of our people. Whānau Services, Code of Ethics for Youth Work, Iwi, Mental Health, Social Service, Kaitiakitanga / cultural supervision, Mentoring, Employment, Leadership Development Learn More About Me Eli Fraser Online, Taranaki, National Kia ora koutou! Ko Eli ahau (he/him). I am a registered social worker based in beautiful Ngāmotu, Taranaki. I live here with my wife and our three year old, and in my spare time I enjoy writing music, gardening and anything else creative! I have spent most of my career working in mental health with individuals of all ages, in both clinical and non-clinical settings. I am currently working in the rainbow sector, and have previously held roles in clinical leadership, commissioning and service development, frontline mental health mahi, and youth mental health. I am available to work with people in Taranaki kanohi ki te kanohi, or nationally via online sessions. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to kōrero further. Full range of context, Community Development, Health, Leadership Development, Mental Health, Rainbow, Social Service, Statutory, Youth Development, Youth Health Learn More About Me Laura Christie Online, Canterbury, National Kia ora e te whānau! Ko Laura toku ingoa. I'm a Registered Social Worker and Professional Supervisor with experience across a range of settings including youth AOD, child protection, housing, youth development and community-based practice. I am passionate about supporting practitioners to reflect, explore complexity and feel confident and supported within their mahi. I am currently a Practice Lead at an NGO and also work in private practice providing supervision to practitioners of different backgrounds. I have been working as a social worker for the past 9 years, with almost ten years of youth work experience prior to that. Community Development, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mental Health, School, Social Service, Young Parents, Whānau Services, Homelessness Learn More About Me Fiona Smorag National, Auckland I have been working in mental health for over 20 years and have completed my BSc in Mental Health Nursing in 2012. I have worked within adult acute mental health inpatient units, older adult inpatient mental health settings, perinatal mental health community (Maternal Mental Health as a clinical coordinator and keyworker) and most recently taking a role as a senior nurse educator in the child, youth and families portfolio. Mental Health, Mentoring, Whānau Services, Young Parents, Youth Health Learn More About Me Paul Thompson Wellington I have been a youth worker for the past 25+ years. 12 years of those have been primarily in a faith based context and the last 12 years in a charitable trust that I set up primarily to target vulnerable young people in our community. My wife and I have also spent ten years setting up and running a residential home for vulnerable teenage girls - we had up to 5 teenage girls at any one time living with us in our home. I have had experience in supervising and training youth workers through bible colleges, Weltec, Praxis and a number of youthwork organisations. I'm passionate about training quality youth workers who will last the distance. I have seen far too many youth workers in faith based, and non faith based situations burn out with good intentions, but not having the support or supervision to hone their skills and experience to best use. Self care from experience is so crucial to us in this profession for longevity which is what our communities and young people need. My current role at Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust is managing youth workers, and leading a non profit organisation, including funding, volunteers, and developing key relationships with stakeholders. If you're interested in exploring supervision, more than happy to sit down for an obligation free coffee and chat about what you are looking for out of supervision, and what I could offer. Drop-in Centre, Faith-Based, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Residential, Social Enterprise, Youth Development Learn More About Me Te Rangianiwaniwa Herewini Auckland I have been a social worker since 2010 with my Diploma of Teaching (Specializing in Early Childhood) and working with a multi-disciplinary Non-Government Organization. I became qualified with my BSW from University of Auckland in 2019. I also completed my Post Graduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision in 2021. It is my goal to work alongside others in developing their understanding of their potential and supporting them to build their own conscious practice within this diverse field. I aim to deliver professional bicultural supervision and professional development to organizations educating them around best possible practice and how to be conscious of their own skill and knowledge base without judgement and transference of personal bias. As a bicultural supervisor I work within my framework of my own Puawaitanga assisting the supervisee in identifying their needs and creating achievable and manageable solutions for them with the support to develop long and short-term professional goals. Learn More About Me

< Back Sally Beale Kia ora, my background is in the field of mental health and addiction with youth and adults. I have worked in therapeutic communities in UK and NZ, worked with offenders, and within the DHB, I also have extensive experience in the field of learning difficulties, from mild to severe. More recently I have been working as a sensitive claims provider for ACC, for employment assistance programmes, and in private practice. I have a PhD in the field of child sexual abuse. I am also a naturopath and aromatherapist and work holistically and somatically, helping clients appreciate links between body and mind. My Approach I provide a reflective safe space to refresh, learn and reorient for the month ahead. My supervision style is empathic and collaborative, allowing you to reflect on the relational, transferential, organisational, and systems aspects of your work with clients. I draw on the seven eyed model of supervision as well as the work of Gordon Hewitt and Daphne Hewson. Qualifications Diploma of Social Work; Doctor of Philosophy PhD Social Work; Certificate Clinical Supervision -DAPAANZ registered supervisor; Qualified EMDR practitioner part 1 and 2, Diploma of Natural Therapeutics (Naturopathy), Diploma of Aromatherapy. Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers DAPAANZ Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly sally.beale@protonmail.com Previous Next

< Back Fiona Mackinnon Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Fiona Mackinnon ahau, a practitioner with broad expertise across mental health, addictions, disability, youth work, and education. I provide clinical supervision and professional coaching to kaimahi, practitioners, leaders, and educators across a wide range of professions, supporting safe, reflective, and effective practice. Nō reira, tēnā koutou katoa. My Approach My approach to supervision and coaching is steady, practical, and grounded in reflective practice. I work alongside kaimahi to strengthen safety, clarity, and professional judgement, supporting them to think well under pressure and stay connected to their values. Sessions are shaped to what each practitioner needs — structured when that helps focus, relaxed when space is needed to reflect. I draw on solution‑focused, strengths‑based and future‑oriented methods, helping people identify what is working, where challenges sit, and what will support safe, effective practice going forward. Qualifications Master of Professional Practice Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science Graduate Certificate in Professional Coaching Bachelor of Social Services Bachelor of Design Bachelor‑level Certificate in Adult Teaching Certificate in Supervision – Health and Social Services Certificate in Diversional Therapy Profesional Association DAPAANZ Connect with the Supervisor Directly mackfim@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Sarah Finlay Robinson Tēnā koe, Kei Tāmaki Makaurau e noho ana. Ko Tangata Tiriti ahau. Ko Sarah ahau. I care deeply about youth workers and the vital role you play in helping taiohi thrive. I offer external professional supervision, alongside youth development training and coaching. I’ve worn many hats across the youth development sector—from managing a charitable trust, championing youth participation in local government, to working on the ground as a youth worker, supporting young people leaving care and into employment or training, leading community development initiatives, and tertiary education. My Approach I offer supervision that is strengths-based, reflective, and relational. I believe it should be a restorative and empowering space—one where you feel safe to explore the realities of your mahi, reconnect with your purpose, and continue growing in confidence and clarity. Together, we’ll co-create a respectful and authentic supervision relationship that centres your goals and learning. My approach draws on a reflective learning and whole-person perspective, recognising the interconnected dimensions of wellbeing. Supervision sessions can take place online or kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face), depending on what works best for you. If you’re interested in having a kōrero to see if we’re a good fit, I’d love to hear from you. Qualifications * Level 5 Certificate in Supervision – WelTec, Auckland * Te Ara Reo Māori (Levels 1 & 2) – Te Wānanga o Aotearoa * Level 5 Certificate in Adult Teaching and Learning – Open Polytechnic * Master of Health Science – University of Auckland * Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies – Massey University * Bachelor of Arts – University of Canterbury Profesional Association Korowai Tupu Connect with the Supervisor Directly sarah@incommonnz.org Previous Next

< Back Leisa Moorhouse Tēnā koutou, he uri o Ngāpuhi ahau, me Ngāti Ingarangi, Ngāti Aerihi hoki. Kia ora from rural Tauranga. I am an experienced social work practitioner, supervisor and educator who has worked with rangatahi, children and whānau (across the lifespan) in youth mental health, child protection, health and palliative care. My husband and I have 2 adult sons who live between Wellington and home (I think it's the pantry and the cheap board that brings them back rather than seeing me!). I have two pet kunekune pigs, and enjoy cycling, growing stuff, and te taiao generally. I love supervision and aim for it to be a space where people feel safe to download, unpack what is going on, to provide tautoko and awhi, and to explore how to be your best self so that you can do the same for those you work alongside. To find out more about me see www.leisamoorhouse.nz My Approach I aim to provide a sense of āhurutanga / safe space to help you process what you need to in that space. I think your hauora/wellbeing is vital in terms of check in (and to ‘walk the talk’ with selfcare). I use a range of approaches, including Strength Based practice, whakataukī and pūrakāu, as well as tools like cards (no, we don’t play Poker!), whiteboard, and whatever supports your learning. I work with whatever you bring, and expect you to be open to reflection, to challenge and to growth so that you get the most out of sessions. I provide you with resources and links to support you in your ongoing professional and personal development. Qualifications MSW(hons), Post Grad Dip Child & Adolescent mental health, BSW(hons), Dip Te Reo, Cert Adult Teaching, Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly leisa_moorhouse@outlook.com Previous Next

< Back Alannah Meredith Vatau I am a first-generation New Zealand-born Samoan raised in South Auckland, balancing my career while raising three children aged 15, 13, and 7. My personal and professional experiences have shaped my passion for supporting Māori and Pasifika communities in culturally grounded and empowering ways. I am committed to ongoing growth and development, both personally and professionally. I value wellbeing, faith, culture, and meaningful connection, and I aim to bring these values into the way I support and work alongside others. My Approach I am passionate about supporting Māori and Pasifika communities within the social services sector to navigate Western systems in ways that are culturally grounded, empowering, and centered on dignity and respect. I believe in creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued, while strengthening their ability to move confidently through systems that can often feel overwhelming or disconnected from their lived experiences. I value sustainable and values-led practice, encouraging individuals and teams to prioritise wellbeing, recognise their strengths, and build resilience in ways that support both personal and professional growth. I believe meaningful change happens when people are supported holistically, honouring culture, identity, relationships, and purpose alongside professional development. My approach to supervision is deeply interwoven with my faith and cultural values, which guide the way I build trust, connection, and accountability. I see supervision as more than professional support; it is a collaborative and reflective space where challenges can be explored openly and transformed into opportunities for learning, healing, and growth. Through encouragement, reflection, and culturally responsive practice, I aim to empower others to lead with confidence, integrity, and authenticity. Qualifications Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) Postgraduate Diploma Professional Supervision Profesional Association Connect with the Supervisor Directly alannahmeredithvatau@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Daniela Gonzalez-Bea My name is Daniela. I was born in Chile and have called Aotearoa home since I was 13 years old. I am now 48 years young and based in Auckland City, where I offer both in-person and online sessions. My in-person practice is located in Auckland Central CBD, and I am also able to explore options for travelling on-site to organisations supporting teams who may benefit from group or staff supervision. My work is woven across three main areas: individual sessions as a Clinical Arts Therapist, External Supervision, and group facilitation. I am a registered External Supervisor with MANZASW, an accredited ACC Sensitive Claims Therapist, Registered Social Worker, Clinical Arts Therapist, and experienced group facilitator. My practice is shaped by many years of working alongside diverse communities across Aotearoa, including Māori and Pacific communities, trauma-informed services, homelessness, addiction, mental health, youth services, and community-based organisations. This experience continues to inform my relational, creative, and culturally responsive approach to supporting individuals, practitioners, and teams. My Approach My supervision style is warm, relaxed, and relational. People often describe our time together as easy, conversational, and welcoming rather than highly formal or clinical. I believe that meaningful reflection happens when we feel safe enough to be ourselves. While the atmosphere is casual and playful, I also hold the importance of supervision with care and robustness. Together, we create a reflective space where curiosity, ethical practice, accountability, and professional growth remain at the centre. Grounded in the threads of Creative Arts and Expressive Therapies, I weave together conversation, mindfulness, grounding practices, metaphor, and expressive processes to support deeper reflection. I don't see myself as the expert with the answers; instead, supervision is a collaborative process that we co-create, drawing on your own knowledge, experience, and inner wisdom alongside my role as a reflective companion. Qualifications Registered Arts Therapist (Clinical) (MANZACATA) Registered Social worker (MANZSW) Registered External Supervisor (MANZSW) Accredited ACC Therapist, Social Worker & Group Facilitator MAAT (Hons), PG.Dip Arts Therapy, B.A Social Work Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board ANZACATA ( Arts Therapists New Zealand, Australia and Asia) Connect with the Supervisor Directly nourishingartstherapy@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Cherida Fraser Kia ora koutou Ko Kōtirana te whakapaparanga mai engari ko Te Whanganui-a-Tara te kāinga ko Cherida toku ingoa. I grew up in the deep south, have lived in Auckland, London and Paris, but ultimately call Wellington home. I have worked as an advocate, researcher, and community liaison kaimahi in grassroots community led spaces since I graduated with a Masters of Cross-cultural Psychology in 2014. My main mahi is at NZPC: Aotearoa NZ Sex Workers Collective - a peer organisation supporting the health, safety, rights and wellbeing of sex workers, and I trained in Professional Supervision in 2024. I have three tamariki who are growing fast, and I'm deeply involved in my local school and sports community. My Approach My area of expertise is in supervision for peer workers - where worker and whaiora share lived experiences and/or are part of close communities. I use the Reflective Learning Model of Supervision which is flexible and embraces strengths-based approaches. I describe supervision as stargazing together - looking for pointers, seeking out connections, and recognising constellations. Qualifications Post-Grad Certificate in Professional Supervision (EIT) MSC Cross-Cultural Psychology (VUW) Profesional Association Connect with the Supervisor Directly cheridafraser@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Charissa Kavermann Kiaora, I'm Charissa 👋 I'm a NZ fully registered counsellor, professional supervisor, and former youth worker and passionate about supporting the people who support others. Over the years I've had the privilege of working across a range of helping professions, including: 🌱 10+ years in youth work, supporting young people through growth, transition, mental health, neurodiversity (ADHD) support 💬 Registered counsellor in private practice for the past five years+. 🧭 Careers counselling and coaching. 🤝 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) , possible funded counselling sessions for those aged 24 and under. 👥 Group supervision for helpline counsellors and youth development teams. 🌿 Individual professional supervision for helping professionals. 📚 Having completed the Ara Taiohi Membership process myself, I understand the journey. If you'd like a space to reflect or talk it through, I'm happy to help. People often describe my approach as: 💡 Strengths-focused, highlighting values. 🌍 Looking at the bigger picture, outside the box thinking 🌱 Encouraging personal and professional growth 🎯 Practical, collaborative, theory based 🤝 Flexible and responsive to your needs When I'm not working... You'll probably find me: 🏖️ At the beach 🏕️ Camping somewhere around Aotearoa 🎭 Watching a New Zealand theatre production 👨👩👧 Parenting & Family Life Sessions ✔ Individual supervision (primarily online). Face to Face Appointments in Auckland available upon request. 🕒 Sessions available most afternoons, evenings, and weekends. My Approach What you can expect from me ✨ A warm, relaxed, understanding space. ✨ Practical tools and ideas you can use between sessions. ✨ Encouragement that recognizes both your strengths and your potential. ✨ Collaborative takeaway notes- Summary of session, strengths and next steps. After reflecting on various challenges and needs we can further explore: What's working well? What strengths are already present? What else might be influencing this situation? What could your next helpful step be? My supervision is grounded in strengths-based, person-centered, and solution-focused practice, while also drawing on various Supervision theories such as the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision, and three Cs to consider the wider context surrounding your work. Work can be incredibly meaningful—as well as complex. My hope is that each supervision session leaves you feeling: ✔ Clearer ✔ More confident ✔ Reminded of the value you bring to the people and communities you support ✔ Empowered Qualifications - Graduate Diploma in Career Development (Careers Counselling). - National Certificate In Youthwork - BCS, AUT University Profesional Association - Graduate Diploma in Career Development (Careers Counselling). - National Certificate In Youthwork - BCS, AUT University Connect with the Supervisor Directly charissa.kavermann@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Morgan Dando I'm Dando (they/them)! Born and raised in Highbury, Te Papaioea, I am a product of my community and my mahi reflects this. My mahi has focused on youth and community development, particularly in the takatāpui and queer rangatahi wellbeing space. I also work in sexual violence prevention and postvention providing sensitive claims social work, developing prevention programmes and providing policy advice and consultation. I’m currently the National Practice Lead for my organisation, prior to that I was the manager of our Youth Services. Before all of that, I'm a parent to three young tamariki, one at school and two at kōhanga reo. My wife, tamariki and I live under Taranaki maunga with our dog and two cats. I love art, the whānau that raised me, and am staunch in my positionality as a treaty partner. My Approach I view relational exchange as key to strengthening and developing anyone's practice. I am not The Expert - we are just two people curiously exploring your practice! A commitment to critical self-reflection is at the heart of my approach to supervision. I believe supervision should also be a space for celebration, recognition of achievements, and identifying growth! Joy and laughter always has a place in my whare. My supervision practice is rooted in tangata tirititanga prioritising anti-colonial approaches to ensure safe and ethical practice in community and professional contexts. I view individual mahi as part of the broader sociological context within which it occurs. I offer relational, reflexive supervision. I might be a good fit for practitioners with a social justice lens, particularly tauiwi and Pākehā who are wanting to practice well as tangata tiriti. I also love a little silly business on the side! Qualifications Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) Profesional Association Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly Morgandando@gmail.com Previous Next

< Back Rowan Cant Kia ora, Kei te mihi ki a koe. Well done for looking for supervision. This is the first step to looking after yourself. I'm Rowan, my ancestors came from England and Wales, but I was bought up in rural New Zealand. I've been in Auckland for the past 15 years and have been involved in youth work for the past 25 years. I'm a Christian, but don't let that deter you if you aren't. My faith has taught me that Jesus was generally on the side of whoever is most oppressed by society. So I'm a friend of those who are pushed out by religion. I'm a registered social worker and have been a youth justice social worker for 10 years. Now I'm a tutor for Praxis youth work certificate and I'm an elected member of the Puketāpapa local board. I've recently completed my post-graduate diploma in clinical supervision. My Approach Supervisees often mirror the practice of their supervisors. They copy their ideas, but also when they get poor support, they give poor support. My supervision style is to listen well, to get creative and to create a relaxed environment in which to reflect. I'm a big fan of Webber-Dreddon's Kaitiakitanga model of supervision because it's got a good amount of structure to it and I think it offers a helpful process for navigating discussions. That being said, I'm open to exploring what works best for you and to help you explore what process can help you to best reflect on what you need to reflect on. Qualifications Praxis Diploma in Youth and Community Work Bachelor of Youth Work Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Supervisiona Profesional Association Social Work Registration Board Connect with the Supervisor Directly rowan.cant.bsw@gmail.com Previous Next