About me

I am an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist who has worked in clinical practice for the past 8 years. Mental health for me was where I feel most comfortable and found a place where I could develop my clinical skills and my identity through my work in this area. Supervision now has become an area I am passionate about and motivated to create better experiences for supervisees.

My experience

Current roles:
• Team Leader/Senior Occupational Therapist at Ability Action Australia (NDIS)
• Occupational Therapy Educator (G4)
• Private Clinical Supervisor

Previous roles:
• Acute Mental Health at Forensicare (Thomas Embling Hospital) and Mercy Health
• Community Mental Health with Royal Melbourne (Mid West Area)
• Mental Health and Addictions in Vancouver, Canada
• Community Care Unit with Royal Melbourne (Travancore)
• Clinician roles with MIND

My current role/work

I now work as an Occupational Therapy Educator and Team Leader with a primary focus on Early year Occupational Therapists. I use my knowledge of the public and private systems to help supervisee's navigate these complex systems and provide meaningful work that supports the clients and the Occupational Therapist themselves.

My training

2022 Clinical and Professional Supervision
• Completed a 2-day workshop by Michelle Bihary on ‘Professional Supervision’ and ‘Advanced Supervision’
• Completed Supervision competency course with OT Australia

2023 Group Reflective Practice Supervision
• Completed 2-day workshop by Bouverie Centre on implementing structured group supervision to health professionals

My approach to supervision

My approach is based on my own values and strengths of honesty, my love of learning and curiosity. I approach supervision sessions with the motto ‘Clear is Kind’ (Brené Brown). I ensure there is a level of psychological safety and I proactively ask the supervisee to recognise how they best receive feedback and acknowledge this as a fundamental part of the learning experience. I am genuine in my honesty as my aim is to provide clear information and collaboratively work together to develop the supervisee’s autonomy in managing challenges.

Discipline:
Occupational Therapy
Specialty areas:
Older Persons Mental Health,Adult Mental Health,Inpatient,Community,Education,Leadership,Dual Diagnosis (AOD and mental health),Dual Disability (mental health and intellectual disability),Forensic,Workplace Wellbeing
Mode of delivery:
In person,Online
Frequency:
Weekly,Fortnightly,Monthly
Supervision size:
Individual
Service/Organisation:
Private individual provider
Reciprocal arrangements:
No

  • Saturday
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    • Morning /
    • Afternoon
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  • Sunday
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    • Morning /
    • Afternoon
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North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, otherwise Online
Geographical area availability for supervision
$150
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60minutes
My focus is on developing the skills of Occupational Therapists to form deeply reflective and self aware clinicians with a strong foundation of the professional and personal skills required for the work.

My approach is about;
- Creating Respectful and Safe spaces to explore all challenges that arise from the work
- Prioritising Articulating and Understanding emotions to develop a meaningful personal narrative
- Engaging in Honest and Open conversations that result in effective changes to practice