Practice-Informed Supervision
I believe healthcare providers benefit from supervision offered by someone who understands the realities of frontline clinical work. My background allows clinicians to speak openly without needing to minimise their experience.
Experience has taught me that professional supervision is just as important for new graduates as it is for senior clinicians and managers.
→ New nurses and doctors need support to build confidence, process confronting experiences, and develop safe habits early.
→ Senior staff need space to navigate responsibility, decision-making, and the emotional load of supporting a team.
My frontline experience and formal training, combined with my time as a Clinical Services Manager, shape a supervision approach that adapts to each person’s stage of practice and the unique challenges they face throughout their career.
About me…
Why I Care About Supporting Healthcare Workers
My nursing career began in oncology and haematology, drawn to the pace and complexity of acute care. While I enjoyed the clinical challenge, I soon found my true calling in whole-person and whānau care, which led me to palliative care.
Over the past eight years as a Clinical Services Manager in hospice, I have witnessed the significant emotional load carried by nurses and doctors. I’ve seen dedicated professionals manage distress, trauma, ethical dilemmas, and grief, often without adequate support to keep them and their practice safe. The weight of these experiences can lead to compassion fatigue and detachment, and has significant impacts not only on them, but also on patients and healthcare organisations.
Seeing great clinicians struggle inspired my commitment to providing the support they deserve through professional supervision.