Eleanor – Lead Clinical Supervisor
Group Supervision for Counsellors
Eleanor is an experienced Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor who leads Group Supervision for Counsellors. She has decades of experience supporting individuals, families, children and young people. Her professional journey has included pastoral ministry, counselling, YouthCARE chaplaincy and private practice, giving her a broad understanding of the challenges people face and the importance of accessible, compassionate mental health support.
As a Clinical Supervisor, Eleanor is passionate about creating safe, supportive and empowering spaces where counsellors, chaplains and social workers can reflect on their practice, develop their professional skills and maintain their wellbeing. She believes that quality professional supervision plays an essential role in helping practitioners navigate the challenges of their work, build resilience and sustain fulfilling careers without experiencing burnout. Eleanor is also committed to educating and mentoring the next generation of counsellors. In 2023, she worked as a Trainer and Assessor with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling, contributing to the development of emerging counselling professionals.
In 2023, Eleanor felt called to establish The Counsellor Collective, with a vision to bring counsellors together and expand access to mental health and counselling services throughout the community. Under her leadership, the organisation has grown to include four counselling locations in Manning, Rockingham, Leederville and Mandurah, alongside online counselling services. The team includes ten counsellors and two student counsellors, supported by an administration team, and also provides Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to a range of businesses. Eleanor has recently completed training in Multi-Level Neuro-Processing and a Master of Counselling, further strengthening her commitment to professional development and effective therapeutic practice.
Outside her professional life, Eleanor has been married to Simon for 27 years, is a proud mother to her two children, Jade and Hayden. Her professional and personal journey reflects her deep commitment to supporting people, strengthening the counselling profession and helping create communities where individuals and families can access the care and support they need.
Why Group Supervision for Counsellors?
Group supervision for counsellors provides an affordable and supportive way for practitioners to reflect on their counselling practice, develop professionally and connect with other counsellors. At Counselling Australia.com, our group supervision sessions are led by experienced private practice supervisors and provide a confidential space to discuss professional experiences, explore challenging client work and gain valuable perspectives from fellow practitioners. Our goal is to make quality supervision more accessible while creating a welcoming professional community where counsellors can learn, share and grow together.
Group Supervision for Counsellors is an important part of maintaining safe, ethical and effective professional practice. Supervision gives counsellors the opportunity to step back from their day-to-day work, reflect on their clinical decisions, explore different approaches and identify opportunities for ongoing professional development. Group supervision also provides connection and reduces the isolation that can sometimes come with working in private practice. By learning from the experiences and perspectives of other counsellors, practitioners can build confidence, strengthen their skills and continue to develop their professional identity in a supportive and collaborative environment.
