Supervision & Mentoring

Two psychologists in a reflective supervision and mentoring discussion in a clinical office setting
Two psychologists collaborating during a reflective supervision and professional development session

Supporting thoughtful, reflective and developmentally informed clinical practice.

Several psychologists at Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic (MCPC) are AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisors with endorsement in Clinical Psychology and/or Educational & Developmental Psychology.

We provide supervision to:

  • Psychologists in AHPRA training pathways

  • Psychologists completing endorsement (Registrar) programs

  • Higher Degree trainees & placement students

  • Fully registered psychologists seeking ongoing supervision or reflective practice

  • Clinicians working in CAMHS, paediatrics, schools, community settings or private practice

Our supervision approach is collaborative, reflective and supportive. We focus on curiosity, clinical thinking, self-awareness and sustainable practice — not performance or correction.

Supervision Pathways We Support

We provide supervision across a range of training and professional pathways, supporting psychologists at different stages of registration and career development.

We are approved to provide supervision for:

  • 5+1 Internship Program, including Principal and Secondary Supervisor roles

  • Higher Degree Pathways, for general registration and endorsement

  • Registrar Programs, including Clinical Psychology and Educational & Developmental Psychology

  • Ongoing supervision for fully registered psychologists across practice settings

Areas of Clinical Focus

Supervision at MCPC is reflective, developmentally informed and grounded in thoughtful clinical formulation.

Common areas of focus include:

Case Formulation & Clinical Decision-Making

Deepening formulation skills and supporting thoughtful, ethical clinical judgement.

Children, Adolescents & Families

Working developmentally and relationally across age groups and family systems.

Attachment & Relational Approaches

Exploring therapeutic relationships, attunement and relational repair.

Neuro-affirming Practice

Supporting respectful, strengths-based work with neurodivergent clients.

Complexity, Trauma & Systems

Navigating layered presentations, trauma histories and interagency coordination.

Practice Sustainability & Wellbeing

Supporting boundaries, workload management and long-term sustainability.

Reflective Practice & Professional Identity

Developing clinical voice, confidence and a grounded professional identity.

Our supervision is grounded in care, respect and shared thinking — not hierarchy.

How We Work

We aim to support supervision that feels safe, thoughtful and sustaining.

Who We Support

We provide supervision for psychologists working across a range of contexts, including:

  • Private practice (established or transitioning into private work)

  • Public child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS)

  • Paediatric and allied health teams

  • School counselling and wellbeing roles

  • Early intervention, NDIS and community services

  • Family services, out-of-home care and multidisciplinary settings

Whether you are in early training, growing into your role, or refining a long-term clinical identity, supervision can offer steadiness, reflection and professional support.

Format & Availability

  • In-person at Hampton or Ivanhoe

  • Telehealth supervision available

  • Individual and small group formats offered (where appropriate)

Take the Next Step

We welcome enquiries from psychologists who are seeking supervision, mentoring or reflective practice.

You are invited to get in touch and we can discuss what approach and structure may be the best fit.