Tracey Wakefield
Professional & Clinical Supervision & Group Reflective Practice
Providing a reflective, supportive space for helping professionals and leaders navigating complex human work.
Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
In-person and online supervision available.
About me
I’m an experienced counsellor, supervisor and leader with a background spanning counselling, addictions, family violence, restorative justice and community services.
I bring both clinical and leadership experience to my supervision practice, with a particular interest in supporting people doing complex human work. My approach is reflective, practical and person-centred, with space for different ways of thinking, communicating and working.
Qualifications
- Certificate in Supervision
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Postgraduate Certificate in Social & Community Leadership
- Full Member of New Zealand Association of Cousellors NZAC View NZAC profile →
How I Can Support You
Whether you are looking for a space to reflect on your practice, develop professionally, navigate change or simply make sense of what is happening at work, I offer a range of ways we can work together.
- Professional Supervision
A confidential space to pause, reflect and make sense of your professional life. Professional supervision supports reflective practice, professional development, wellbeing and effective decision-making.
- Clinical Supervision
A specialised form of professional supervision for practitioners working directly with clients, patients or service users. Together we can explore the clinical aspects of your work, including interventions, ethical considerations, professional boundaries, risk and client outcomes.
- Group Reflective Practice
Structured reflective sessions for teams working in complex, emotionally demanding environments.
Reflections
A collection of thoughts on supervision, professional practice, neurodiversity, change, identity and the things we encounter in complex human work
- The Ferry CrossingAs I become more comfortable with sharing my voice with… Read more: The Ferry Crossing
- Poverty & MoralityPhoto https://elections.nz/ It is getting closer to our general election,… Read more: Poverty & Morality
- The impact we make on the work, and the impact the work makes on us.I have a favourite ‘teacher’ from my counselling training days.… Read more: The impact we make on the work, and the impact the work makes on us.
“One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on ‘going it alone.’ Somehow we’ve come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It’s as if we’ve divided the world into those who offer help’ and ‘those who need help.’ The truth is that we are both.”
― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection
