Supervision guidance for psychologists
The document is guidance on supervision for psychologists, covering principles, theories, and models for safe and effective practice.
21 August 2024
The recommended practice for Practitioner Psychologists involves engaging in regular supervision/consultation to promote safe and effective practice, focusing on enhancing practice quality, promoting diversity and inclusion, protecting wellbeing, and continuous professional development through reflective practice and appropriate supervision models.
This includes obtaining supervision from qualified and experienced professionals, following specific guidelines for supervision training, maintaining flexibility in supervision approaches, ensuring consultative supervision for Independent Practitioners, and prioritising ethical and legal compliance in service provision.
The guidance also outlines specific recommendations for supervision frequency and duration for Clinical Neuropsychologists and Health Psychologists, emphasising the importance of regular supervision across different competencies and experience levels.