With 37 years of real-world experience as a psychologist, and as a Board approved supervisor, Sharyn Ferris offers individual clinical supervision for psychologists at different stages of their professional journey from provisional psychologists through to experienced therapists seeking thoughtful, ongoing consultation.  

 

Sharyn believes that supervision is an opportunity to step away from the pressure of the consulting room and into a dedicated space to slow down, reflect and genuinely unpack your clinical work. Whether you are working with complex presentations, progressing toward meeting AHPRA requirements, developing your skills in a particular therapeutic approach, or simply wanting a space to think more deeply about your work, her supervision can provide you with a confidential, safe and non-judgmental professional relationship in which to do so.

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A collaborative approach to supervision

Sharyn's approach to supervision is grounded in curiosity, reflection and shared dialogue.  She uses a Socratic approach where you explore your clinical thinking together.  By examining what is happening in the therapeutic relationship — including the thoughts, feelings, assumptions and responses that arise for you as the practitioner — together you can develop a deeper understanding of your work. This process can create meaningful shifts in clinical thinking and, ultimately, in practice.

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Supervision that connects theory with real-world practice

Rather than focusing solely on theory, supervision with Sharyn aims to connect therapeutic frameworks with the realities of clinical practice by exploring the complexity of individual clients, the decisions that need to be made in the room, and the impact that clinical work can have on the practitioner.

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Supervision with Sharyn offers more than case discussion. It creates space to notice what may otherwise be missed when you are moving from one client to the next.  Together, you can slow the process down, consider different perspectives, question assumptions and explore the less visible aspects of your clinical work.  Sharyn's intention is to provide a supervision relationship for you that is supportive without being critical, rigorous without being intimidating, and reflective without losing sight of practical clinical realities.

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Whether you are developing your professional identity, navigating a particularly challenging case, deepening your therapeutic skills, or looking for an experienced colleague with whom you can think openly about your work, supervision with Sharyn can provide a valuable space for your professional growth.

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Why work with Sharyn

With 37 years of experience as a psychologist, Sharyn brings to supervision a depth of clinical experience that comes from working with people and their complexities, and the realities of psychological practice over many years. Sharyn understands that being a psychologist involves far more than knowing the theory — it requires judgement, flexibility, self-awareness and the capacity to remain curious when the answers are not immediately clear. Her role as a supervisor is to draw on her experience while creating a space where you can think freely, question your assumptions and develop your own clinical voice. She offers both challenge and support: a space where you can bring difficult cases, uncertainty, successes and mistakes without fear of judgement, and where thoughtful reflection can translate into meaningful changes in your practice.

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