My name is Amy Howie and I have the experience to provide psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals with high quality supervision and mentoring. Working in the health, emergency and education sectors can be very challenging and burnout is common. Having time to reflect and be supported and guided in your growth as a mental health or other professional is essential for avoidance of burnout or vicarious trauma and long term survival in the industry. Regular 1:1 clinical supervision can assist with:
- Case formulation
- Diagnosis
- Treatment planning
- Getting new ideas for working with clients
- Working through sticking points with client
- Identifying and resolving client/therapist transference and relationship issues
- Crisis debriefing
- Risk management
- Working through ethical and professional issues
- Building confidence in your skills
- Supporting your own mental health and wellbeing
- Identifying signs of burnout or vicarious trauma
- Career development and planning
- Marketing and business growth
- Improving your communication with clients and other professionals and stakeholders
Supervision sessions can be held in person at my consulting rooms in Shailer Park, Brisbane Southside, Queensland, or via video conference. Sessions can be for 1 or 2 hours, and can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly or as needed. Please contact Amy on 07 3472 5061, make an enquiry via the Contact page. Bookings can be made online once you have had an initial appointment. Please visit my practice website Live Well Now Psychology for information about me and my practice.
Registered Psychologists
To maintain registration with AHPRA, Registered Psychologists need to complete at least 10 hours per year of peer consultation as part of the 30 hours continuing professional development requirement. Clinical supervision every 2-4 weeks is recommended, particularly for early career psychologists to allow time for case and personal reflection, gain a new perspective on your client work, get fresh ideas and grow as a psychologist. I have experience supervising other psychologists and provide a safe, supportive environment to explore your cases, develop your treatment plans, expand your business, and monitor your wellbeing. You can make an enquiry via the Contact page or phone 07 3472 5061. You can book online once you have had your initial appointment.
Mentoring and Career Coaching
Do you feel stuck, burnt out, or traumatised in your job? I offer mentoring and career coaching tailored to various professionals including, but not limited to, first responders, teachers, trainers, allied and other health professionals, and administration staff in mental health services. Mentoring or coaching sessions in a non-judgmental supportive environment can assist you to pin-point aspects of your job that may be draining you, enhance your self-care practices, foster positive mental health, boost confidence, strategise your next career steps, refine workplace boundaries and communication, resolve conflicts, achieve a healthier work/life balance, and foster personal and professional growth.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Are you entitled to EAP counselling or debriefing as part of your employment benefits? If so, and are able to select your EAP provider, I offer general counselling or debriefing services following a trauma. Additionally, I can provide support with communication or conflict resolution in the workplace through the Employee Assistance Program. All associated fees can be billed directly to your employer. For further information please reach out via the Contact page or call Amy on 07 3472 5061.
Professional Development Workshops
I conduct short 2hr hour online professional development workshops on a range of topics including:
- Writing case reports
- Effective record keeping
- Diagnostic issues
- Treatment planning
- Psychiatric medications
- Introduction to Schema Therapy
- Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Screening assessments
- How to have an effective initial session and improve client retention
- Trauma focused interventions
- Interventions for anxiety
- Grief and loss
Workshops are live via video conference and will have a minimum of 5 participants to go ahead. Please enquire about the next workshop or register your interest via the Contact page.
Fees
| Individual Supervision Session in person or online | $180 per hour plus GST (if applicable) |
| 2hr Online Professional Development Workshops | $100 |
| EAP Counselling or Critical Incident Debriefing Session | $250 per hour plus GST |
NB: Fees are due on the day of your session and are usually tax deductable (please seek tax advice regarding your situation). EAP sessions are billed to your employer and are payable within 7 days.
Bookings
Please contact Amy on 07 3472 5061 or make an enquiry via the Contact page.