What Sets Our Supervision Apart

Key values that shape every supervision experience with us.

Real-Life Clinical Integration

We focus on bridging theory and practice. Whether you’re facing complex client dynamics or exploring new modalities, our supervisors provide real-time, applicable insights rooted in years of clinical experience.

Supervision Style That Adapts to You

Each therapist has a unique learning style. Whether you’re highly reflective or action-oriented, our supervision approach adapts to your needs while maintaining high professional standards.

Emotional Safety and Reflection

Therapists need space to process the emotional weight of their work. Our supervisors create a compassionate environment where vulnerability is welcome and emotional resilience is nurtured.

A Community of Practice

Supervision with us often leads to long-term mentorship and professional connection. You’ll gain more than just hours—you’ll become part of a learning community committed to excellence in therapy.

Beyond Compliance

We see supervision not just as a regulatory requirement, but as an opportunity to deepen your clinical identity. Our process helps you align your work with your values and develop a strong internal compass as a practitioner.

Growth Through Honest Feedback

We offer feedback that is both supportive and constructive—designed to help you grow without judgment. Together, we’ll identify your blind spots and strengthen your clinical judgment.

Begin Your Supervision Journey

    • Budget-conscious RP(Q)s across Ontario.

    • New grads to about 3 years post-registration.

    • Therapists needing CRPO-aligned, group supervised case review.

  • Comprehensive Benefits of Quality Supervision:

    • Enhanced Clinical Judgement: Develop the ability to make sound, nuanced ethical decisions in complex cases.

    • Supportive Skill Development: Strengthen your therapeutic skills such as conceptualization, treatment planning, safe and effective use of self, documentation, while addressing growth areas.

    • Emotional Support: Process the challenges of therapy work in a safe, non-judgmental space.

    • Practical Guidance: Receive real-time feedback, case consultation, and collaborative problem-solving.

    • Burnout Prevention: Learn healthy coping strategies and boundary-setting techniques.

    • Supervision hours that meet CRPO and CACFT requirements.

  • To move from Qualifying to Registered Psychotherapist status, you need:

    • 100 total clinical supervision hours

    • Minimum 50 hours must be individual or dyadic supervision (at least 50%)

    • Maximum 50 hours can be group supervision (remaining 50%)

    • Ongoing clinical supervision is required while in the Qualifying category, even after completing the 100-hour requirement

    • Recommended frequency: Approximately one hour of clinical supervision per week for relatively new practitioners

    **Our supervision programs are designed to help you meet these requirements while supporting your professional growth and development in this foundational stage of your career.

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Working Toward CRPO Registration

Program Start Date: Spring/Summer 2026

Commitment: Six-month term

Two supervision groups available: Monday afternoons or Friday mornings

    • Two, 2-hour online group sessions per month.

    • Rotating case consultations (each member presents cases over the 6-month term).

    • CRPO focused competencies block (safe use of self, risk, practice standards, documentation).

    • Approximately 24 CRPO aligned hours per 6-month term.

    • One, complimentary 30-minute goal setting session with your supervisor at the start and end of the term ($200 value)

    • $200 per month (approximately $50/supevision hour)

    • 6-month commitment

**Important: Group supervision is limited to eight or fewer supervisees (CRPO policy effective April 1, 2022). All of our group supervision sessions meet this requirement, with Foundation groups having a maximum of 6 participants.

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Meet Your Supervisor

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Susan Robbins

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Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
CACFT Approved Supervisor
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT)
Supervising for 5+ years
Over 8,000 clinical hours
Master of Arts, Counselling & Spirituality
Master of Education, Adult Learning.

Specializes in:

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  • Self-in Relationship Psychotherapy

  • PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy)

  • Systemic Family Therapy

The Value of Long-Term Supervision

  • Deep Trust and Psychological Safety

    Meaningful supervision requires vulnerability. Over time, consistent group membership creates a safe container where you can bring your most challenging cases, clinical uncertainties, and professional struggles without fear of judgment.

  • Richer, More Meaningful Case Discussions

    As your supervisor and peers come to know your therapeutic style, strengths, and areas for growth, feedback becomes increasingly nuanced and tailored to your development. Long-term relationships enable deeper exploration of clinical patterns and themes in your work.

  • Witnessing Your Own Growth

    A year-long commitment allows you to track your progress over time. You’ll see how cases that once felt overwhelming become manageable, how your clinical reasoning deepens, and how your confidence as a therapist evolves.

  • Professional Community and Support Network

    Your supervision group becomes more than just a requirement—it becomes a professional home. These relationships often extend beyond the formal supervision year, providing ongoing collegial support throughout your career.