Clinical Supervision: Inspiring Your Professional Growth
If you are a mental health professional seeking clinical supervision, Trudy offers a supportive space to enhance your skills, reflect on your practice, and navigate the complexities of your role. With over 20 years of experience in the mental health and social work fields, Trudy provides supervision grounded in a foundation of extensive experience, clinical knowledge and a compassionate approach.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a long-standing member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Trudy brings a wealth of experience to her supervision sessions. With a career that spans diverse roles in social work, palliative care, family services, and private practice, Trudy is well-equipped to support professionals at all stages of their careers.
Professional Background
Trudy’s varied career provides her with deep insight into the challenges faced by mental health professionals. Her experience includes:
Team Leader at Lifeline Community Care: Trudy led the Family Services team, overseeing the support provided to families in crisis and supervising volunteer telephone counsellors. She provided supervision, debriefing and support after difficult calls and helped volunteers maintain their emotional well-being while serving the community.
Senior Social Worker at a Queensland Health’s Palliative Care Centre: As a Senior Social Worker, Trudy provided bereavement counselling to patients and families facing end-of-life issues. In addition to her clinical work, she mentored and supervised students, ensuring high-quality care while fostering a compassionate learning environment. The hospital was a teaching hospital and Trudy's role included community education and guest speaking roles at James Cook University.
Ten Years in Private Practice: For the past decade, Trudy has operated her own private practice, specialising in trauma therapy, PTSD, ADHD and general mental health support. Her special interest is in couples counselling. She is a current member of The Couples Institute.
This diverse experience gives her a practical understanding of the challenges faced by those working in private practice, including case management, ethical decision-making, and self-care.
What is offered in Clinical Supervision
Trudy’s clinical supervision is tailored to the needs of each individual, offering a safe and structured environment to reflect, grow, and receive guidance. She works with mental health professionals such as social workers, counsellors, and therapists, providing;
Reflective Space: Trudy facilitates a space for you to reflect on your clinical work, helping you to deepen your understanding of your cases and your professional self. This reflection promotes personal insight and encourages ethical, informed practice.
Case Review and Consultation: With her extensive experience, Trudy offers practical advice on complex cases, guiding you through challenging situations with evidence-based insights and therapeutic strategies.
Emotional Support: Supervision is not just about clinical skills—it’s also about maintaining your well-being as a professional. Trudy helps you manage the emotional toll of mental health work, providing support to prevent burnout and enhance resilience.
Professional Development: Whether you’re refining your clinical skills, navigating ethical dilemmas, or expanding your expertise, Trudy’s supervision will support your ongoing professional journey, helping you grow in confidence and capability.
Enhance Your Professional Practice
If you're seeking a thoughtful and experienced supervisor to help you grow and manage the challenges of working in mental health, Trudy provides the support and guidance you need. Through her supervision, you can develop your skills, build confidence, and gain deeper insights into your practice.