Starting February 2025. See calendar and sign up below!

Our group supervision sessions are designed for provisional and early career psychologists, as well as other mental health professionals. These sessions provide a flexible and supportive environment to develop key skills, navigate early career challenges, and enhance professional practice. Facilitated by our PsyBA Board Approved Supervisors, each session offers practical learning and development opportunities.

To learn more about our supervisors, click here.

Sessions are primarily conducted online, though face-to-face options may be available if there is sufficient local interest in a particular session. Sessions will occur regularly, depending on demand. Participants can register for one or more sessions, based on their specific professional development needs.

Our group supervision sessions cover a variety of areas relevant to early career psychologists and mental health professionals, including:

• PsyBA competencies for 4+2, 5+1, and clinical registrar pathways

• National Psychology Exam preparation

• Resource development and case reviews

• Navigating early career challenges, including professional identity development

Each group supervision session is designed as a standalone experience. Examples of past session content includes:

• Initial intake assessment

• Collaborative case formulation

• Mental state examination and suicide risk assessment

• Counselling skills

• Reflective practice

Here are some frequently asked questions to help you find the information you need.

• Who is facilitating the sessions?

  Our group supervision sessions are typically facilitated by Catherine Bishop (Clinical Psychologist), a PsyBA Board-Approved Supervisor. Occasionally, other PsyBA Board-Approved Supervisors may facilitate a session, providing a diverse range of perspectives and experience.

  The facilitator may also act as a Secondary Supervisor for psychology internships or registrar programs, with approval from your Primary Supervisor, allowing you to count the hours toward your program requirements.

• When are the sessions held?

  Group supervision sessions are held regularly, with new topics planned and added on an ongoing basis. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions, or contact us to find out when the next group will be available. Starting from February 21st, 2025, sessions are scheduled for Fridays at 9:00 am, approximately every fortnight, depending on interest. Other days and times may be available sporadically.

• How are the sessions delivered?

  Group supervision sessions are primarily conducted online, with some in-person options at our clinic in Prospect, Tasmania (subject to demand). The format depends on the content and the location of both the supervisor and participants.

• How long do the sessions go for?

  Each session lasts for 90 minutes.

• How much does group supervision cost?

  Group supervision costs $135 per participant, per 90-minute session. Group supervision is GST-free for provisional psychologists completing an approved internship, while GST is included for other participants/ organisations.

  Payment can be made individually or by an organisation. If an organisation is paying, please contact us if you have particular invoicing requirements, otherwise you’ll be able to register online and we will provide a tax invoice.

• What is the group size for each session?

  To ensure a supportive and interactive learning environment, group supervision sessions are kept small. Each group will have a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 5. This format allows each attendee to receive individual attention and make the most of their supervision hours, while also meeting the requirements for group supervision.

• Do I need to prepare for group supervision sessions?

  Attendees may be required to complete pre-reading or prepare a case prior to a session. Any necessary materials will be communicated via email ahead of time, so you will know exactly what to prepare.

• Can group supervision hours be counted towards my Professional requirements?

  Yes! Group supervision hours can be counted towards your practice requirements, depending on your pathway and registration status.

  • Provisional Psychologists: Group supervision hours can be counted towards the required supervised practice hours, provided the supervisor is a Board-Approved Supervisor and formally approved by the Board as your supervisor. Please check the current AHPRA guidelines for the maximum number of group supervision hours that can be counted for your specific pathway.

  • Registrars: Group supervision hours can be counted towards the required supervised practice hours, provided the supervisor is a Board-Approved Supervisor and formally approved by the Board as your supervisor. Please check the current AHPRA guidelines for the maximum number of group supervision hours that can be counted for your specific pathway.

  • Registered Psychologists: Group supervision hours can count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. However, it is recommended to check with AHPRA for specific CPD requirements and the recognition of group supervision hours.

  For other professions, please check with your professional association or regulatory body to confirm whether group supervision hours can be counted towards your specific requirements.

• How can I register?

  Participants can register for a session directly through the Group Supervision Calendar below. Bookings are open 4 months in advance for each topic!

• New topics are planned and added regularly—stay tuned for further details!

• What happens if I need to cancel my registration for a session?

  We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, please provide as much notice as possible. Cancellations with short notice may incur a cancellation fee. If there’s a waiting list and we can fill your spot, no fee will be charged. If you miss the session without notice, the full session fee will apply.

Interested in future sessions?

If you don’t see a scheduled session that interests you, you can fill out the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below, and we’ll notify you when new dates and topics are scheduled.