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Clinical Supervision for Mental Health PROFESSIONALS

Clinical Supervision

Enhance your clinical practice with supportive, trauma-informed supervision.

At Leia Shay Counselling, we offer clinical supervision for mental health professionals, providing guidance and support as you refine your therapeutic skills and grow in your practice. Whether you’re an emerging therapist or an experienced clinician, we are here to foster your professional development in a collaborative and nurturing environment.

Why Clinical Supervision Matters

Clinical supervision is essential for mental health professionals who are committed to continuous growth and ethical practice. It offers a space to reflect on your work with clients, gain new insights, and navigate challenging cases with the guidance of an experienced supervisor.

At Leia Shay Counselling, we provide supervision that is grounded in empathy, respect, and professional expertise. Our goal is to help you deepen your therapeutic skills, maintain ethical standards, and support your personal and professional well-being.

Professional mental health clinical supervision session at Leia Shay Counselling in Vancouver.
Our Approach to

Clinical Supervision

Our supervision approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each clinician. Whether you’re seeking supervision for licensure or looking for ongoing professional support, we work with you to create a space where you feel empowered to explore challenges and celebrate successes. Please note that Leia (Lauren) Shay has the RCC-ACS (Registered Clinical Counsellor – Approved Clinical Supervisor) designation.

We can help

Our supervision approach includes:

  • Trauma-Informed Supervision: We ensure that our supervision process is sensitive to the emotional and psychological impact of the work you do, providing guidance on managing vicarious trauma and maintaining self-care.
  • Collaborative Learning: Supervision at Leia Shay Counselling is a partnership. We work together to explore your cases, deepen your clinical understanding, and refine your therapeutic interventions.
  • Client-Centred and Strength-Based: Just as we do with clients, we take a strength-based approach with our supervisees. We focus on your skills, expertise, and professional growth, helping you build on your strengths.
Professional mental health clinical supervision session at Leia Shay Counselling in Vancouver.
Signs You May Benefit from

Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision is valuable for mental health professionals at all stages of their careers. You may benefit from supervision at Leia Shay Counselling if:

  • You are seeking supervision hours to complete a professional licensure or certification requirement.
  • You want to improve your clinical skills and therapeutic techniques in areas such as trauma, relationships, or sexuality.
  • You need support in managing challenging or complex cases. You are looking for guidance on navigating professional ethics or practice standards.
  • You want to explore personal and professional development in a supportive, collaborative environment.

 

We offer supervision for counsellors, social workers, and other mental health professionals who want to enhance their practice and grow in their careers.

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Clinical Supervision Can Help You Grow

At Leia Shay Counselling, our clinical supervision services provide:

  • Guidance on Complex Cases: We help you navigate difficult client dynamics, ethical dilemmas, and other challenges that arise in your clinical practice.
  • Support for Personal Well-Being: Supervision provides a safe space to discuss the emotional impact of your work, helping you manage vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout.
  • Skill Development: We focus on enhancing your therapeutic skills in trauma-informed care, relationship therapy, sexuality counselling, and more, tailored to your interests and needs.
  • Professional and Ethical Growth: We guide you in maintaining high ethical standards and navigating the responsibilities of being a mental health professional.
Why Choose

Leia Shay Counselling

At Leia Shay Counselling, we understand the complexities of clinical work and are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing supervision environment.

Our approach is grounded in our extensive experience as both therapists and supervisors, with a focus on trauma-informed, client-centred, and attachment-based care.

Experienced Supervision: Our supervisors are highly trained and experienced in providing supervision across various therapeutic approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Collaborative and Empowering: We believe in fostering a collaborative, respectful relationship with our supervisees, helping you grow as both a clinician and a professional.

Focus on Well-Being: Supervision is not just about your clinical skills—it’s also about supporting your overall well-being as a therapist. We provide a space to process your own emotional experiences in the work.


Supervision Options:

We offer both individual supervision and group supervision to meet your needs.

Individual Supervision: One-on-one supervision tailored to your specific professional goals and case needs.

Group Supervision: Collaborative group sessions with other professionals, allowing you to learn from peers and gain diverse perspectives.