Kia ora. My name is Dougal McKinnon (he/him), by trade a Registered Nurse, worked in mental health areas both inpatient and community across a variety of ages and settings, commencing back in 2006 (20yrs!), and undertaking clinical supervision training initially in 2007 (Mike Considine Role Theory), and supervising other clinicians ever since. I have also undertaken further Te Whatu Ora based training within Dunedin Hospital and recently completed a level 5 cert in Supervising/Coaching/Mentoring (Supervision Skills for Health and Social Services Professionals (Micro-credential) (Level 5) QED Associates). The last 5 years I have been working as a youth counsellor for ADL/Thrive Counselling, an NGO with Offices in Timaru, Dunedin, Cromwell, and Invercargill. I work alongside our Rangatahi age mostly 12-24yrs, both in Brief Intervention Counselling and Addiction harm reduction work using Modalities such as ACT, SFT, MI, IDT, CBT and the like.

Kia ora e te whānau! Ko Laura toku ingoa.

I'm a Registered Social Worker and Professional Supervisor with experience across a range of settings including youth AOD, child protection, housing, youth development and community-based practice. I am passionate about supporting practitioners to reflect, explore complexity and feel confident and supported within their mahi. I am currently a Practice Lead at an NGO and also work in private practice providing supervision to practitioners of different backgrounds. I have been working as a social worker for the past 9 years, with almost ten years of youth work experience prior to that.

Kia ora, I'm Hana 🌸

I'm a Registered Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and Therapeutic Practitioner with over eight years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, whānau, and professionals across statutory, therapeutic, leadership, and private practice settings.

Throughout my career I have worked as a Care and Protection Social Worker, Supervisor, Senior Practitioner, Acting Practice Leader, Acting Site Manager, Clinical Team Leader, and now Director of HanaRose Therapy. Alongside this, I have been providing external professional supervision to social workers, counsellors, psychologists, allied health professionals, students, and emerging leaders.

I am passionate about helping people grow into the professionals they want to be. Whether you're a student finding your feet, a new graduate navigating imposter syndrome, an experienced practitioner carrying the weight of complex work, or a leader supporting others, I aim to provide a supervision space where you feel genuinely supported, heard, challenged, and encouraged.

I also identify as neurodivergent myself (or as I often jokingly describe it, "neurospicy" 🌶️). This personal experience, alongside my professional work with neurodivergent children, young people, and adults, has strengthened my understanding of masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, executive functioning challenges, and the importance of creating spaces where people can show up authentically. You won't need to explain or justify your brain to me.

My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches and guided by the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga. At the heart of my work is a simple belief: when practitioners feel supported, connected, and empowered, they are better able to support the people they serve.

Outside of work, you'll often find me with my dogs, planning my next adventure, collecting far too many notebooks, or creating resources through HanaRose Therapy. I believe professionalism and authenticity can exist side by side, and I bring both into my supervision relationships.

Kia ora koutou

Ko Puketapu te maunga

Ko Ngaruroro te awa

Ko Tākitimu te waka

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi

Ko Ngāti Hinemanu me Ngāi Te Upokoiri ngā hapu

Ko Ōmahu te marae

Ko Mere Thompson tōku ingoa

I am a wahine Māori and a solo māmā to my 16‑year‑old daughter, who is my greatest motivation and the reason I strive to create a safe, stable, and fulfilling future for us both. My passion for supporting others, combined with my personal and professional experiences, has shaped my journey into social work and into the Kaitiakitanga movement as a bicultural professional supervisor.

Through my own path of self‑discovery, I have reconnected deeply with my cultural identity and proudly stand in my role as a wahine Māori. My career has enabled me to work within a Kaupapa Māori organisation alongside rangatahi who are under the care and protection of Oranga Tamariki, advocating for their wellbeing and supporting them to either return to their whānau or transition into adulthood as confident, self‑determining individuals.

I have also had the privilege of working within a Kaupapa Māori organisation, where I led a team delivering a Kaupapa Māori Alcohol and Other Drug programme at Wiri Women’s Prison. In my role as a Mental Health Practitioner and AOD Clinician, I supported incarcerated wāhine to explore their addictions and address the challenges that contributed to their circumstances.

I remain a committed advocate for wāhine and tamariki, and I continue to seek opportunities to create meaningful change and uplift the wellbeing of our people.

Born and bred in the heart of the Far North, Kaikohe will always be home, but these days I’m based in Whakatū Nelson, where life is full of purpose, whānau, and good vibes. I’m married to my beautiful wife, Kristie, who keeps me grounded and laughing through all of life’s adventures.

For the past three years, I’ve worked as a Care and Protection Youth Worker at Whakatū Marae under the kaupapa Te Atatū. My mahi is all about walking alongside rangatahi, supporting them through challenges, celebrating their wins, and helping them realise their potential.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me backing my two favourite teams — the Crusaders and the New Zealand Warriors — riding the highs and lows of every season.

Music is another big passion of mine. Whether it’s the island vibes of Kolohe Kai, the soulful voice of Stan Walker, or the feel-good sounds of Sons of Zion, music is something that keeps me inspired and connected.

In short, I’m a Northland boy at heart, a proud husband, a passionate youth worker, a loyal sports fan, and someone who believes in the power of good music, strong relationships, and supporting our young people to thrive.

Tena koe, I'm Amber Paterson (she/her). I am Pākehā, queer, fat, cis female who is also a parent in Ōtautahi. I have been a kaimahi, and working within youth and community development for over 16 years. I'm passionate about youth development and supporting people through external supervision. I can't imagine working in any other profession. I have been providing supervision since 2018. I have worked in many roles from faith based, well-being + psycho-social support, project creation, facilitation, kaupapa Māori, camps, hapori based, in-school, LGBTQIA+ specific groups and safe spaces.

External supervision that is practical, culturally responsive, and focused on real-world practice.

With 15+ years’ experience, I provide a reflective space to unpack challenges, build confidence, and stay effective in demanding roles.

Flexible online sessions. Limited availability

Kia ora,

My name is Ashni Marsh, and I am a social worker with experience as a sexual harm crisis worker, supporting young people and their whānau through trauma and recovery.

I offer external supervision for youth workers, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to reflect on practice. My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive, with a strong focus on whakawhanaungatanga.

I support youth workers with managing complex cases (including sexual harm), understanding trauma, maintaining boundaries, and looking after their own wellbeing.

Ngā mihi,

Ashni Marsh

Kia ora 

I have worked in partnership with young people and their whanau in schools, Ministry of Education Learning Support, Te Whatu Ora Child Development Service, NASC and not for profit community organisations. My work has often been with young people who experience disability and are navigating complex social, educational, whānau or support service situations. 

I provide independent supervision, coaching and mentoring and my experience of the real-world context you're navigating helps you feel seen, understood and supported. 

Outside of work I am a parent of three, live in Manawatu and love books, films, the beach and tea.

Kia ora, my name is Katherine and I am a registered social worker living in TeWhanganui-a-Tara. I have experience working as a hospital social worker in the Emergency Department and General Medical wards, and I am currently an Advanced Social Work Practitioner at a Youth one stop shop. I love working with young people and I am super passionate about supervising others. I can provide in person supervision in Wellington, or online supervision nationwide.

Kia ora

Ko Megan Fidler toku ingoa. 

I have been involved in social services and education for over 30 years and hold postgraduate qualifications in Social Sciences, Specialist Teaching, and Professional Supervision. I am committed to creating and supporting inclusive and equitable communities, and I have worked in a range of settings including the community, schools, universities, local and central government.

Kia ora koutou! Ko Eli ahau (he/him). I am a registered social worker based in beautiful Ngāmotu, Taranaki. I live here with my wife and our three year old, and in my spare time I enjoy writing music, gardening and anything else creative!

I have spent most of my career working in mental health with individuals of all ages, in both clinical and non-clinical settings. I am currently working in the rainbow sector, and have previously held roles in clinical leadership, commissioning and service development, frontline mental health mahi, and youth mental health.

I am available to work with people in Taranaki kanohi ki te kanohi, or nationally via online sessions. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to kōrero further.

Malō e lelei, my name is Avalu Tausala from Tonga and currently reside in Hamilton. I have been living in Aotearoa for over 10 years. Kahoa Kakala model of cultural supervision has been created from my living experience of being raised by my grandparents in Tonga and my living experience here in Aotearoa.

Kia ora, I am a native of Aotearoa, raised in the Waikato, North Island.

My connections to the Tainui and Te Arawa waka federations and colonial links to my English ancestor who arrived here in the 1830's.

My knowledge and experience in kaupapa Māori and professional clinical services enable me to support anyone with online supervision in Aotearoa. I established the Cultural Advice-Mãori (CAM) service to provide supervision underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Kia orana tatou katoatoa

Ko Rākautapu te maunga

Ko Tapuwae te awa

Ko Hokianga te moana

Ko Te Rarawa te iwi

Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua to waka

Ko Ngāi Tūpoto me Ngāti here te hapū

Ko Ngāi Tūpoto te marae

Ko Ngahuia te tupuna

Ko Harris tōku whanau

Ko Akaata tōku papa

Ko te pepeha ki te taha o tōku mama

Ko Ikurangi te maunga

Ko Ngatangiia te awa

Ko Rarotonga te waka

Ko Ruatonga te hapu

Ko Tupapa te marae

Ko Lazarus Moeroa Chrisropher Haurua-Long toku ingoa.

I bring with me 15+Years experience in the sector, mixed with volunteer and paid mahi, across a wide range of roles spanning from grass roots volunteer youth work right through to national facilitation and training.

Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato te awa Ko Waikato me Niue te iwi Ko Ngāti Māhanga me Tamainupō me Mutalau ngā hapū Ko Waingaro me Rākaunui ngā marae Ko Jess Ngahere ahau Kia ora! I’m Jess, a registered social worker with almost a decade of experience in the sector. My experience lies in Child Protection, Mental Health, Kaumatua & Kuia, ACC sensitive claims as well as community and government social work. I am also a Rongoa Maori Practitioner. My most important role is being a māmā to three young tamariki.

Kia ora whānau, I'm Peter, I have worked in the youth health space for over 25 years supporting youth workers, social workers, counsellors, mental health staff and other professionals in the community & social services fields. Whether you are new to professional supervision or looking to develop your practice/leadership, I can offer a safe space that combines reflection with practical goal setting enabling you to explore your mahi and strengthen your wellbeing.

I’m someone who loves working with young people and creating spaces that feel real, relaxed, and judgment‑free.

I’ve managed AOD and mental health services, worked in front-line practitioner roles, and developed training for mental health professionals, including queer & transgender support.

I have my own experience of recovery and am part of the Rainbow community.

In my time outside of mahi, I’m usually exploring creative projects, reading something weirdly interesting, or getting outside.

Kia Ora - I'm Mark, founder of Pulse360 Supervision & Training and a professional supervisor with 20+ years of frontline, leadership, and clinical experience across youth justice, care and protection, addiction services, and community development - the majority in South Auckland. My work has taken place across homes, custody units, residential rehabilitation, courts, prisons, and community programmes - supporting young people impacted by trauma, violence, long-term addiction, and intergenerational harm, alongside the practitioners who carry this work. As Clinical Lead and Operations Manager within New Zealand's first successful Social Bond programme, I worked at the intersection of relational practice, outcomes accountability, and funder scrutiny - managing complex, high-risk caseloads and providing clinical oversight across multidisciplinary teams. I understand the weight of youth development mahi from the inside. My role as a supervisor is to provide a grounded, honest space where youth workers can reflect on their practice, stay anchored to their judgement, and sustain themselves in demanding work over time. I offer supervision online and in-person, individually and for teams, and I'm available to work with youth workers and youth development practitioners at any stage of their career - from those just starting out to experienced practitioners carrying complex caseloads.

Kia ora! I'm Tabby, she/her - I am a Pākehā queer and neurodivergent cis woman and grew up between England and Whakatū, but call Te Whanganui-a-Tara home. I am a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and primarily work with rainbow neurodivergent people and survivors of sexual violence in my mahi. I have a background in youth work, NFP leadership and community development, having worked primarily in the rainbow sector (InsideOUT Kōaro) for many years. I also have experience running a queer youth drop-in-centre, managing youth workers in a community centre and I currently work part-time in the clinical team for a youth-one-stop-shop. In my spare time I love swimming in the sea, astrology, queer media and hunting out vegan kai!

I am a Tongan youth worker based in Aotearoa, with a Bachelor in Youth Development and a strong passion for serving God and supporting young people to grow in identity, resilience, and purpose. I began my youth work journey in South Auckland in 2016 and have since developed my practice across community, education, and youth justice spaces.

My work is grounded in both professional training and lived experience. As a former bikie and drug user, I bring authenticity and insight into my practice, allowing me to connect with those navigating complex challenges. I use this experience to foster understanding, build trust, and support meaningful change.

I hold additional training in alcohol and drug support, family violence, mental health first aid, and peer support. My approach is relational, strengths-based, and culturally grounded, drawing on Pasifika values such as faka’apa’apa (respect), tautua (service), and tauhi vā (nurturing relationships).

Kia ora,

I’m driven by people, progress, and the energy that comes from building something meaningful. Over more than 20 years, I’ve worked across sales, coaching, facilitation, relationship development, youthwork and leadership in environments where adaptability, confidence, and connection matter. My experience spans property, fintech, hospitality, health and wellness, business development consultancy, youth and education, including community-based work, all of which have shaped a practical, people-first approach to how I operate.

My foundation was built as a Physical Training Instructor in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, where high personal standards, discipline, and accountability were non-negotiable. That environment developed my confidence under pressure and my ability to lead, motivate, and bring structure to fast-moving situations. Since then, my path through journalism, media, and higher education has strengthened my communication skills, curiosity, and ability to tell clear, compelling stories that resonate with different audiences.

I’m naturally sociable and thrive where relationships are central. As a facilitator, tutor, and coach across health, business, and life contexts, I’ve led workshops, events, and programs that require reading the room, adjusting on the fly, and keeping people engaged. I enjoy creating momentum, finding practical solutions, and bringing ideas to life, whether that’s through sales conversations, events, or collaborative projects.

I also bring experience in governance and community leadership, having helped establish and guide charitable trusts, mentored community members, and served as a Justice of the Peace. This has reinforced the importance of integrity, cultural awareness, and doing things properly while still staying flexible and forward-thinking.

I value people, their story, ideas, creativity, and genuine connection. I’m motivated by opportunities where innovation, collaboration, and energy combine to create impact, and I bring a confident, adaptable mindset to whatever I take on. If there’s room to build, connect, and move things forward, that’s where I’m at my best.

External Supervision Services is run by Maralyn MacLeod.

Supervision is one of my main passions and I have over 20 years experience in leadership roles,   including youth leadership,   mentoring in the workplace and in the community. As Student Dean of a private tertiary institute I also provided pastoral care to national and international students and my role there included lecturing.

I am passionate about people being in a job and career that provides satisfaction and enjoyment. Supervision should support you to perform at your optimum capacity while maintaining your well-being. By using a collaborative model with you,   I can provide professional support,   helping you to develop your knowledge base and competency. This growth and support will allow you to take responsibility for your own practice and will support you to promote your clients required outcomes.

My strengths include being able to see the big picture,   working in partnership with you and meeting professional objectives through reflection resulting in workplace success.

Let's talk. Can meet in Petone,   Porirua or offices in Wellington.

Tēnā koutou Nō Ireland, nō Nederlands ōku tupuna I whānau mai ahau i Murihiku  Kei te noho ahau ināianei i Māpua. Ko Saskia Walsh taku ingoa. ‘A sector of champions and hidden super heroes, what a great sector to be a part of!’

Ko Kaukau te maunga te rū nei taku ngakau Ko Korimako te awa e mahea nei āku māharahara Ko Tangata Tiriti te iwi I whānau mai ahau i Pōneke E mihi ana ki ngā tohu o nehe, o Tarikākā e noho nei au. I’ve been a youth worker since 2000, and I’ve had supervision every month since. It’s undoubtedly one of the things that’s sustained my practice. After supervising groups in volunteer roles, I was first asked to be a colleague’s supervisor in 2003. After a few years of stumbling around, I studied a postgrad qualification through 2006-2007: it focused my supervision practice and helped me be a better youth worker too. These days I’m the CEO of The King’s Trust Aotearoa. I devote a day each fortnight to offer supervision to a range of practitioners, mostly in youth development and/or serving communities. I’m part of several supervision networks, most notably The Project Team: https://theprojectteam.co.nz/professional-supervision/ My husband Dylan is a local teacher; we’re slowly renovating an old villa. I’m studying te reo Māori and read comic books to unwind.

Thank you for your interest in supervision with me! To start with, let me introduce myself.  I’m originally from an area of the States known as the Pacific Northwest, with a gorgeous mountain called Mt Baker and connection with the Salish Sea through the Nooksack River.  When I moved to Aotearoa, I found a deep connection with Aoraki and Waianiwaniwa as my river, and Motukiekie as my place.   My experience comes first as a youth worker for 18 years moving into working in moderate to severe adolescent mental health in 2010.

I’ve trained in mental health and AoD through my Master’s degree in Social Work.  

I’ve been working in Aotearoa in a variety of services including ICAMHS,   Oranga Tamariki, Tu Ora Compass Health as a tutor at WelTec/Whitireia, a practice manager at Vibe and in youth mental health at Te Herenga Waka.  I’ve come into the supervisor space with experience in counselling/therapy, social work, youth work and an emphasis in working with adolescents. I’ve trained professional supervision through WelTec. For me, supervision is a time for you to reflect on what has happened, develop a great understanding into what is going on now and launch back into practice better prepared for what comes your way.

Tēnā koe

I have over 20 years’ experience in the youth development sector, as a practitioner, leader, degree level lecturer, researcher and supervisor.  I live in Tāmaki Makaurau and provide nationally-based online individual supervision covering all areas of youth development, health, counselling and social services.

I have been a youth worker for the past 25+ years. 12 years of those have been primarily in a faith based context and the last 12 years in a charitable trust that I set up primarily to target vulnerable young people in our community. My wife and I have also spent ten years setting up and running a residential home for vulnerable teenage girls - we had up to 5 teenage girls at any one time living with us in our home. I have had experience in supervising and training youth workers through bible colleges, Weltec, Praxis and a number of youthwork organisations. I'm passionate about training quality youth workers who will last the distance. I have seen far too many youth workers in faith based, and non faith based situations burn out with good intentions, but not having the support or supervision to hone their skills and experience to best use. Self care from experience is so crucial to us in this profession for longevity which is what our communities and young people need. My current role at Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust is managing youth workers, and leading a non profit organisation, including funding, volunteers, and developing key relationships with stakeholders. If you're interested in exploring supervision, more than happy to sit down for an obligation free coffee and chat about what you are looking for out of supervision, and what I could offer.

My interests are the development of practice competence, issues of social justice, recognising potentially unsafe practice and facilitating the learning potential in all of us. I bring a kaupapa Māori worldview and a lived experience of most social issues affecting NZ society, with a focus on critical reflection in supervision as the catalyst for transformative learning.

Kia ora! With a youth work journey spanning back to 2001, my ultimate goal as a supervisor/ kaitiaki is to protect and empower the people on the frontline. I provide a deeply supportive, judgment-free space where you can unpack the emotional weight of the sector, knowing someone with decades of experience truly has your back. Grounded in hononga (connection) and a strengths-based philosophy, I work closely with kaimahi to unlock their innate talents, build professional resilience, and celebrate the incredible value they bring to our rangatahi.

Reflective practice for front-line workers and empowering them to make the best decisions they can, risk management and safe practice, managing work life balance, complex situations and team dynamics, integrating theory and practice, solution and outcome focused.

Kia Ora,

Ko Heather ahau.  I can be found in Upper Hutt North with a cabin that opens out to a rural view.    This has been a vision of mine for some time.  A safe space that supports connection to te taiao while maintaining protection from the various weather elements.  Reflecting on my life experiences has led me to the realization that Te Taiao has quietly underpinned all that I am and do.  So, it was only natural that my Youth Work model of practice was the ngahere/forest.   My model is heavily influenced by the Te Aorangi model because it represents the interconnectedness of all (Rangimarie Pere).

Since 2008 I have walked alongside rangatahi in a variety of roles both voluntarily and for various organisations both Government and Non-Government while gaining qualifications in Youth Work.   Ironically, while completing an ‘Adventure Based Learning’ paper with Praxis the opportunity to attend a pilot Youth Workers ‘connect’ course at Outward Bound presented itself.  So, in the middle of winter, I ticked a bucket list goal.

Tēnā koe I am a Pākehā women living in semi-rural Manawatū. I am an aunty to 8 fantastic nieces and nephews, ranging in age between 16 and 28, and they are my delight in life as I have watched them grown in to fabulous adults. I spent my teens and early 20's in unpaid youthwork, but in my worklife I have a qualifications and experience as a social worker and in supervision. I have been working as an independent supervisor for over 20 years now. I am a warm and thoughtful person, and also prone to critique and analysis, and looking at the big picture as well as the detail. When not working I love watching science fiction, going to the beach and have been known to play hockey.

Kia ora, I have worked alongside rangatahi, whānau, and communities for over 20 years across health, youth work, youth cancer services, sexual health education, alcohol and other drug support, mental health and rangatahi with high and complex needs. My biggest passion is sustainability in the youth work sector and supporting the people - who support the rangatahi. 

I bring a warm, grounded, and relational approach to my mahi. I care deeply about creating spaces where people feel heard, respected, and supported to grow. I have been a supervisor now for nearly 15 years and have walked alongside supervisees through moments of change, grief, challenge, risk, and uncertainty, and I have seen the difference practical, compassionate, and mana-enhancing support makes.

Sebastiano Scalia is a Christchurch-based Counsellor and Supervisor .He has nearly 30 years of experience in the New Zealand mental health, social service, and education sectors. He is a founding director of Inner Work NZ, a private practice in Christchurch where he provides clinical supervision and psychoanalysis.

Tena koutou katoa, welcome to looking for a supervisor. I grew up in the Wairarapa on a farm, I went to boarding school before university, since then have worked in a range or health, mental health and community organizations. For the last 25 years have been working in private practice, teaching, facilitating and providing supervision and coaching. I am married and we have three offspring, who have taught us many things.

Kia ora! Ko Tūwharetoa me Ngāti Whitikaupeka. Ko Toia Chase ahau. I am a registered clinical counsellor and supervisor with over 25 years’ experience across private practice, school, and community settings. I have also worked as a youth worker for over 30 years in both community and church contexts. I work alongside a range of practitioners including counsellors, social workers, youth workers, and those in related helping roles. My practice is shaped by experience in trauma work, cultural contexts, and an awareness of the systemic challenges that can impact both practitioners and those they support. Music, touch rugby, movies, and spending time with significant people in my life are some of the activities I value. Also important to me are wairua connections and serving the community, with a belief that each of us has something of value to contribute, and that finding what connects us strengthens whanaungatanga.

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My name is Mandy and I’m New Zealand born with Eurasian ethnicity, based in Tauranga. I have gained understandings within a Te Ao Māori world view while working within Kaupapa Māori organisations My success in supporting staff working in our bicultural country (both Maori and Non-Maori staff), helps positive engagements and healthy outcomes for our clients. My experience in supervision and adult training can support staff in Registration requirements (RNs, SWs etc) and exploring competencies necessary for individual disciplines, clinical and professional care, social services, education sectors (ECE to Adult tertiary education), support work and anyone else “working with people”.

Mālō e lelei. My name is Daisy, and I am a proud Tongan, born and raised in South Auckland, NZ. I am a mother of three children, a devoted wife, and I live with my parents, who are in their 80s.

These are my blessings. They shape not only who I am, but also my values, work ethic, and perspectives.

Hi, my name is Troy Wathey. I have over 20 years of experience working across government, NGOs, and private services, supporting individuals and couples through a range of challenges, including stress, relationships, mental health, and addiction. I hold a Master of Social Work and work as a CBT therapist, while remaining open to a range of other methods and therapeutic approaches. This provides a strong clinical foundation alongside practical, real-world experience. I would describe myself as grounded, client-centred, and solution-focused, with a strong understanding of the conflicts and stressors that come with the times we are living in. I aim to create a space that is both professional and easy to engage in, where you can feel comfortable being open and honest. I offer supervision and talk-based services across Hawke’s Bay and throughout New Zealand.

Kia ora, ko Elise ahau.

Drawing on a diverse background in outdoor adventure, dance, play, and education, I bring a strong passion for mental health and wellbeing that helps kaimahi in helping professions to thrive at work.

Professional Supervisor Ritchie Telfer – Qualified, Experienced, Safe, Skilled. Tēnā koutou, Greetings. I have over 40 years’ experience in education, social services, and disability; encompassing intellectual disability, vocational rehabilitation, residential services, child and family safety, specialist teaching, professional development, school leadership, and international education reform. My Australian Clinical Supervision Association Profile can be found at: https://clinicalsupervision.org.au/members/ritchie-telfergmail-com/

Tēnā koutou e rau rangatira mā. I proudly whakapapa to Ngāti Kahungunu located in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay. I currently live in Waitākere, Tāmaki Makaurau.

I’m a proud māmā of two adult children and Nana to one beautiful mokopuna. My professional journey spans a diverse range of roles, including health promotion, youth mentoring and advocacy, managing youth residential homes and working as a therapist in the field of family therapy. Currently, I contract as a one-to-one counsellor, lecture part-time at AUT, and provide kaitiakitanga bi-cultural professional supervision.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Professional Supervisor with extensive experience supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau across Aotearoa. I currently lead the not-for-profit organisation's fee-for-service arm, overseeing the delivery of short-term, structured therapeutic interventions, including individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting support. My background spans clinical practice, supervision, and service leadership, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, and measurable client outcomes. I work at both the operational and strategic levels, supporting practitioners in delivering high-quality, evidence-based services while maintaining strong alignment with organisational values and best-practice standards. I am committed to developing reflective, competent practitioners and fostering safe, ethical, and effective practice environments.

Kia ora, I'm an Italian therapist and I offer supervision for professionals and trauma specialised therapy for adults and couples. I have worked as a psychologist and a psychotherapist during more than 20 years in six countries and in four languages. I arrived in beautiful NZ some years ago, following my passion for whales and dolphins. Here I offer my services as a registered Counsellor and an EMDR certified therapist (AI and IFS informed). I have the expertise and experience to work with psychological and emotional issues ranging from everyday worries to complex mental health concerns. I work with adults, couples, professionals and for several Governmental and private agencies. I strive to approach the therapeutic work in a culturally competent manner and to create a strong therapeutic bond in which clients are emotionally validated and feel “seen” and appreciated. This is achieved through a deliberate, precise, and mindful intervention where both me as a therapist and the client contribute with mental, emotional, spiritual, and ethical dedication.

Kia ora koutou,

I am a registered social worker with a professional qualification is supervision. I have been practicing social work for many years and have supported youth and whānau in various fields of practice. I currently provide external supervision to agencies and individuals, alongside supervising whānau who require court appointed supervised contact visits.

I am a reflective and relational social work supervisor committed to supporting safe, ethical, and culturally responsive practice. I provide a supportive and collaborative supervision space where practitioners can critically reflect on their work, build confidence, and strengthen professional competence.

My approach is grounded in strengths-based and reflective practice, integrating theory with real-world experience. I aim to create a space of trust, respect, and accountability, where supervisees feel safe to explore complex practice situations, ethical dilemmas, and professional development goals.

I currently provide supervision to around twenty practitioners across Aotearoa New Zealand, working with a diverse range of roles, skillsets, and professional needs. This breadth of experience allows me to bring valuable insight into different sectors, increase awareness of available services, and support networking and referral pathways — all of which strengthen and inform practice.

Alongside supervision, I run my own private practice as a contractor. Through supervision, I also support others to develop the skills and confidence to establish and navigate their own contracting or private practice work.

Ko Anjali Naran-Butler tōku ingoa.

No tawahi tōku Pāpā. No Awahhou tōku Māmā.

He Tangata Tiriti ahau.

E noho ana au i Papaioea ki raru i te maru o Rangitāne.

E mihi ana ki a koutou katoa.

Hi, tēnā koe. I'm Silvia, based in Upper Hutt. I loved my years as a youth co-ordinator, and these days I love supervising students and youth workers (plus I run a school holiday programme just to keep my hand in!). I also have a training business (www.conversationscounselling.nz/seminars) and co-lead a national mental health network. I'm a Pākehā with Pacific roots, and an ordained minister. www.conversationscounselling.nz

I am a mental health consultant and supervisor with over a decade of experience working across forensic, community, and creative sector settings in the UK, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the United States. My background is in criminological and forensic psychology, with extensive experience supporting individuals and teams navigating complex psychological, systemic, and relational challenges. I am the founder of Anansi Consulting, through which I provide supervision, training, and therapeutic support to practitioners, organisations, and creatives. My work has included roles within secure forensic services, probation-related contexts, and educational institutions such as Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and the New Zealand School of Dance, where I supported students and staff within high-performance, emotionally demanding environments. Alongside my clinical and consultancy work, I am also an artist. This dual perspective informs a nuanced understanding of identity, expression, pressure, and wellbeing — particularly within creative and marginalised communities. I bring a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and holistic lens to supervision, with a strong commitment to supporting practitioners to work ethically, sustainably, and with integrity. My work is particularly attuned to the experiences of Black, and indigenous communities, as well as those navigating systems where power, identity, and belonging are central.