SUPERVISION SERVICES

– Systemic, Family Therapy supervision sessions for individual clinicians
– Systemic, Family Therapy supervision sessions for small groups within an organisation
– Structured, Systemic, Clinical supervision groups – small closed groups, one year duration

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“Communication is to relationship what breath is to life.”
 Virginia Satir 

MY EXPERIENCE

I have provided clinical supervision to a range of professionals/clinicians in NGO’s, District Health Boards, Private Practice and other Counselling environments for the past 18 years. I was a lecturer and examiner on the PG Certificate in Systemic Therapies at Otago University for 7 years, developed and led a reflecting family therapy team in two DHB mental health services, provided team supervision to multi-disciplinary hospital and care & protection teams, and Advanced Psychiatry trainees. I also trained foster carers and clinicians in trauma informed care.

SUPERVISION AND CONSULTATION

My approach to supervision is based on systemic frameworks and models,
attachment ideas and trauma informed practices whilst respecting the
existing training and models you bring with you. My aim as a Supervisor is to
build a supportive, authentic and collaborative relationship that assists you
to:

  • Reflect on your practice and personal and professional development in a safe,
    supportive space
  • Explore the influence you have on clients and clients have on you; from an
    ethical position, taking account of issues of power, diversity and difference
  • Reflect on what you bring to the therapeutic and supervisory relationships
    from your family of origin, training, gender, culture etc
  • Explore theory to practice links and draw on evidenced based practice / practice-based evidence

Face to Face or Zoom supervision available.

STRUCTURED SYSTEMIC CLINICAL SUPERVISION GROUPS – Small, closed groups, one year duration

If you are a clinician seeking to further develop your therapeutic skills and explore new areas tor growth in your practice, engagement in a systemic, clinical supervision group can provide you with the opportunity to do so.

Key Details:

  • Duration: 10 sessions
  • Frequency: Monthly
  • Session Length: 1.5 hours
  • Group Size: Limited to 8 clinicians
  • Facilitator: Mandy Kavanagh-Vincent – Experienced, Masters Qualified Family and Couples Therapist

Who Can Join?

  • Qualified/Registered clinicians who work with families and have some knowledge and understanding of Systemic Practice/Family Therapy
  • Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors etc

2025 Group Dates

  • Thursdays 12:30 – 14:00
    • 20 February
    • 20 March
    • 10 April
    • 22 May
    • 19June
    • 17 July
    • 21 August
    • 18 September
    • 16 October
    • 20 November

Registration Details:

Benefits of Joining:

  • Enhanced Clinical Skills: Develop a deeper understanding of Family Therapy and its applications
  • Peer Support: Connect with a community of clinicians to share experiences and insights
  • Case Exploration: Present and receive feedback on challenging cases
  • Stay Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest Family Therapy research and techniques
  • Practice Growth: Refine your skills and competence and explore approaches to managing practice dilemmas

Session Schedule: 2025

  • Please contact me to express an interest in joining a future group and for upcoming dates.

Cost:

  • $80 plus GST per session x 10 sessions ($800 plus GST total).  Participants must sign up for the 10-session block as this is a closed group

Supervision Testimonial:

“Mandy’s supervision style is open, honest and safe. As a student counsellor, Mandy has created a trusting environment where both my strengths and growth areas are highlighted in equal measure. Her insights are generally backed by relevant articles that support growth in theory to practice and practice to theory. Her decisiveness and ability to articulate concepts in ways that are easy to understand is really helpful. Thank-you Mandy for a year of amazing learning.'” Counsellor, Auckland

“Mandy has been instrumental in my move to private practice as a Family Therapist. Her pragmatic and confident approach has supported my establishment of safe and effective robust systems. Our time together is invaluable. Mandy’s supervision allows me to reflect on experiences while providing suggestions I can implement into sessions. I have grown immensely as a therapist alongside Mandy and highly recommend her as a supervisor.” Senior Occupational Therapist, Auckland

“Mandy brings a profound sense of presence, deep knowledge, and articulate insight that makes any topic I bring to supervision a meaningful journey of understanding. She is the “difference that makes the difference.” Eating Disorder Therapist, Auckland