Progressive supervision for mental health professionals.
Dynamic Support for Progressive Practitioners
What is clinical supervision?
Counseling, social work, and mental health clinical supervision are integral components in the landscape of mental health and social services.
This collaborative process involves seasoned professionals working alongside practitioners to facilitate mutual learning and professional growth.
The supervisory relationship is characterised by shared exploration of clinical experiences, where both supervisors and supervisees engage in dialogue, reflection, and feedback. This approach emphasises the collective development of clinical skills, ethical awareness, and enhances overall competence in a supportive and non-hierarchical environment.
Clinical supervision is vital for several reasons:
It provides a space where practitioners can reflect on their work, gain insights, and refine their approaches in a supportive setting, fostering continuous improvement in client care.
This collaborative model also plays a crucial role in safeguarding client welfare by ensuring that practice standards are met and maintained across the board.
Moreover, it helps practitioners navigate the emotional demands of their roles, contributing to professional resilience and preventing burnout.
By fostering an environment of ongoing learning and accountability, clinical supervision enriches the professional community and enhances the quality of mental health and social services.
Sarah Newbold (she/her)
Practice Director / Owner
Senior Social Worker
Senior Counsellor
Clinical Supervisor
Master of Business Administration
Project Management professional
Australian Graduate Institute of Company Directors
As a Clinical Supervisor, Sarah brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to progressive and inclusive practices in mental health. With over two decades of experience as a Senior Social Worker and Senior Counselor, Sarah has honed her skills in diverse settings including private, not-for-profit, and corporate sectors. Her leadership at the Progressive Therapeutic Collective, a private practice she founded and has run for five years, underscores her dedication to creating a supportive and transformative environment for both clients and practitioners.
Sarah’s approach to clinical supervision is rooted in her passion for knowledge-sharing and critical analysis of mental health practices. She is an advocate for decolonizing mental health, aiming to dismantle traditional power dynamics and biases that persist within therapeutic practices. Her commitment to discussing often-taboo subjects like sex, abortion, kink, violence, and discrimination opens up crucial dialogues that enrich the understanding and empathy within the practice.
Warmth, friendliness, flexibility, and curiosity define Sarah’s supervisory style. She creates a nurturing space that encourages supervisees to explore their professional challenges and growth opportunities openly. This supportive environment facilitates a two-way exchange of knowledge, fostering an atmosphere where both supervisor and supervisee learn and evolve together. Sarah’s leadership not only elevates the practice standards but also deeply influences the professional and personal growth of those she mentors.
All supervision is tax-deductible.
Sarah provides supervision to both students and practitioners.
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group supervision
Pay the Rent & Mutual Aid
The Pay the Rent movement calls for non-Indigenous individuals and businesses to regularly contribute financially to Indigenous organisations as part of reparations and restorative justice. This movement aims to provide tangible support to Indigenous communities, addressing historical and ongoing injustices while fostering a sense of accountability and solidarity.
At Progressive Therapeutic Collective (PTC), we've been paying the rent since our inception four years ago.
Each year, we allocate 1% of our annual profit to The Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health and another 1% to Decolonise Sex Work Australia, a Blak mutual aid fund for sex workers. As a white-owned business, we believe it’s crucial to acknowledge and address systemic injustices against Indigenous communities. Our commitment to mutual aid is about taking concrete actions to bring aboug meaningful and genuine social change.
