Hi, my name is Marc de Bruin
I am passionate about transforming your counselling supervision experience into one that truly supports growth, in both your professional and personal life. I bring a unique combination of legal insight, counselling expertise, and an understanding of the challenges and goals that we, as counsellors, navigate daily.
As an advocate for our profession’s critical role in the mental health industry, my vision is to see counselling nationally recognised and integrated within the existing healthcare system. By adding counsellors and psychotherapists to the existing pool of federally recognised mental health providers, it can be ensured that every individual has access to the mental health support they need, regardless of their circumstances.
By offering a supervision experience that is authentic, transparent, and unique, my goal is to inspire, empower, and equip you to fulfil (and hopefully exceed!) your clinical and professional goals.
Whether you’re in search of one-on-one sessions for personalised guidance or prefer the collective learning experience of group supervision, I am here to support your journey toward becoming -and being- successful in your own practice as a counsellor and practice owner, and to make a valuable contribution to the mental health field, so we can all grow our reach, and make a difference.
GLOBAL REACH
As Counselling Supervisor, I work globally by means of conducting 1-1 and group supervision sessions face-to-face, as well via Teams, Zoom and phone. As an experienced counsellor and ex-lawyer, I can help you work through and find solutions for the topics and challenges related to building and running a successful and fulfilling counselling practice.
DIFFERENT APPROACH
I practice counselling supervision differently, from a transpersonal, “bigger picture” perspective. If you are up for another angle to supervision and get a better result in your counselling practice, we should meet for a coffee or tea to discuss your counselling supervision needs. I am Level 4 ACA Accredited with experience in the field since 2005, and can also provide supervision for PACFA registered counsellors.
SIMPLIFYING LIFE
I can assist you with ‘simplifying life’, allowing you to increase your professional (and personal) reach, effectiveness and career satisfaction. The aim is to help you build and sustain a long-term, fulfilling counselling practice, where you can make a meaningful difference to an ever-growing client base. Simple is powerful, and usually very effective.
ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP SUPERVISION FOR COUNSELLORS
Counselling Supervision Model
I practice counselling supervision via the “Rise Up” model, developed by Philip Armstrong, former CEO of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). This supervision model consists of four important steps:
- Identifying possible mental and/or emotional health issues for the supervisee. Discussing this step will allow you to have a long and productive career as a practical and functional therapist.
- Challenging the counsellor-supervisee’s use of theories, modalities and ethics in relationship to the client. The purpose of this step helps you to learn and expand your knowledge base of theory and practical applications.
- Assisting the counsellor-supervisee to develop further as a professional within the accepted guidelines via self-reflection. This is an obvious element of quality control, necessary within the profession, that will enhance your legal and ethical practice skills.
- Providing the counsellor-supervisee with business-building skills and career development opportunities. This step will allow you to become a well-rounded, well-respected professional with the industry.
Supervision Formats
At the core of my mission lies the commitment to exceed the traditional expectations of counselling supervision. I understand that the journey of a counsellor involves continuous learning, personal growth, and the challenges of building a practice that not only meets your financial goals but also provides you with a career and business that is fulfilling and enjoyable. My supervision services are designed to address your needs, whether you’re seeking to deepen your clinical skills, navigate the complexities of the counselling industry, or grow your practice into a successful business. Counselling supervision is available in one-on-one sessions, group sessions, or a combination.