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Bernie trained in supervision and in spiritual direction after twenty years of computer consulting and business management and has a special interest in formation of apostolic leadership and applying the concepts of Ignatian Spirituality to Organizational Development. Bernadette completed PhD research in 2018 which explores the contribution spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition can make to leadership and organisational development. She is currently a Post Graduate Researcher with Stirling College at the University of Divinity. Her book Strengthening Spirit – Releasing Potential: Spiritual direction for Leadership and Organizational Development is now available.

Dr Christine Faragher spent more than 40 years in pastoral ministry which included the leadership of church congregations, the education and formation of candidates for ministry and teaching and leadership in the higher education sector. As a spiritual director and supervisor of more than 20 years experience she considers it a privilege to work with others in these areas. Her work is further strengthened by her own theological studies with a particular emphasis on gender equality in ministry.

Grant is a counsellor and professional supervisor who is passionate about individuals discovering their identity and sense of purpose and personal emotional and psychological freedom in their life, communities, and vocations. He provides a nonjudgemental, person-centered space where individuals can safely explore their needs, concerns, dreams, and challenges that arise within their professional practice. His person-centered counselling and supervision approach is uniquely tailored to individuals that he works with. Having worked in a variety of pastoral, chaplaincy, counselling and mentoring roles, Grant is well able to uniquely and wholistically bring this experience and wisdom to the supervision relationship. In his supervision practice he works with a wide range of individuals from diverse people-helping and professional contexts.

Dr John Capper, Professional Life Supervision. Specialising in supervision of pastoral leaders, board members and educators, John is an ordained Anglican whose focus has been on local church and tertiary and secondary education leadership and governance for over 30 years. John provides online supervision for individuals and for groups. 

Lynette is an experienced and passionate person-centred supervisor. Lynette achieved a PhD at La Trobe University about Supervising from a contemplative stance and has published and led workshops internationally and locally on spiritual care supervision. Lynette has completed ‘The Wheel of Supervision I and II’ training through The Centre for Existential Practice and taught and supervised for many years in the Wellspring Spirituality Centre: graduate ‘Art of Spiritual Direction’ formation program through the University of Divinity.

Michelle is a Professional Supervisor who enjoys working with individuals and groups who think and work outside of the box. Her particular framework for supervision emphasises embodiment and creativity, trusting deeply in the skill and wisdom of the supervisee to activate their own professional flourishing.

Michelle currently works with supervisees in the fields of spiritual care, chaplaincy, community work, social entrepreneurship and academia. Her own professional background has traversed a diverse array of contexts working with people including Christian Ministry (university, agency and parish) and Embodied Mindfulness (meditation, Open Floor and 5 Rhythms). She completed her Supervision Training with the Centre for Existential Practice in 2022 and also holds a PhD in social theory and contemplative hermeneutics. She continues to write and practice around the theme of justice, love and spiritualities in contemporary secular contexts.

Working with Michelle begins with an open conversation about the supervisee’s context, their desired outcome for supervision and the question of ‘fit.’ Together, we will build a collaborative space for professional supervision which is then reviewed and renewed periodically.

Richard offers professional supervision for anyone involved in Christian ministry – church leaders, school principals and teachers, chaplains and missionaries.
Richard has had a wide and varied experience as a secondary schoolteacher, pastor of Anglican churches in Melbourne and the UK, and as Senior Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at Ridley College, Parkville.
He supervises clergy from different denominations across Australia and overseas, as well as continuing as Adjunct Lecturer in Professional Pastoral Supervision at Ridley and Chaplain to the Anglican Institute.
Richard is also a founding member of the Pastoral Supervision Alliance.

Maureen is an experienced counsellor/psychotherapist with over 25 years as a Relationship Counsellor and Mediator. Registered supervisor for over 15 years (including working with students at Monash University and ACAP). Facilitates groups for supervision using face-to-face, Skype and Zoom.
Open to reflecting on the spiritual implications and its impact to the way we work. Maureen has also worked for many years in Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Andrew seeks to create a confidential, disarming, open, mutual space where trust, listening and reflective conversation flourish. He has been in full-time ministry in roles that have included: youth and young adult pastor; chaplain; denominational executive; senior pastor of two multi-staff teams and principal of a theological college with responsibilities to a university and denomination. He is familiar with the dynamics that occur in a large team, a solo environment and everything in-between. He practices as a professional pastoral supervisor for people in a wide variety of ministry settings. He has a deep interest in the formation, health, care and growth of people in ministry and Christian service as well as those they lead and serve. Andrew meets 1:1 in the room and on zoom and also offers group supervision sessions on Thursday afternoons throughout the year.

I’ve been a Lutheran Pastor for 25 years, and have discovered in supervision a profound source of grace and freedom.
In my supervisory practice, I strive to cultivate a gracious, safe and welcoming environment so that supervisees can freely and deeply reflect on their practice.
Such reflection can lead to deep exploration, replenishment, and even the courage to draw new life from the complexities and tensions that come in ministry.
It’s also the threshold for change, transformation, and personal growth in our practice as a pastoral person.

Drawing on a diverse ministry experience including parish pastoral work, counselling, clinical social work in health settings, and spiritual mentoring, Damien’s contemplative approach to pastoral supervision encourages reflection and self-understanding to tap into one’s own wisdom for discerning ongoing growth opportunities. Supervision is offered in a trusting and confidential setting either by zoom or in person. The supervision process enhances self- awareness and accompaniment to the supervisee in their unique personal and professional journey. Damien works as a spiritual companion and professional pastoral supervisor linked to The Carmelite Centre Melbourne and in his own practice. He is experienced in both individual and group supervision. 

Ordained to pastoral ministry in 2004, I have served as a pastor, chaplain, celebrant, and musician. I remain in touch with the daily reality of ministry life and am passionate about contributing to the health and well-being of other pastoral leaders in individual, small groups, and organisational settings. As a supervisor I have an understanding of how creative people tend to take up roles and I am open to utilising a range of creative modalities to facilitate inquiry. Located in Geelong, Victoria, I work one to one and in group settings, face to face and online as required.

Originally I was a Lutheran minister for over 40 years in various ministry, chaplaincy and leadership contexts. During this time I have experienced the benefits of ongoing learning, reflection on ministry practice, and the supportive care of pastoral supervision. I have been accredited as a AAOS Supervisor since 2010, providing a reflective space for people in their ministry practice. I offer pastoral supervision for those in ministry contexts, whether church settings, hospital and school chaplaincy, church and other leadership positions, and do this in either face-to-face settings or via Zoom. I enjoy the privilege of entering the world of the supervisee, life-long learning, and integration of theology and practice. 

Ignacio Jimenez has over 25 years experience as a Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. For the last ten years he has focused on Clinical Supervision for Mental Health practitioners. He also specialises in individual and couples counselling He has ample experience with expatriates, migrants and refugees undergoing settlement and acculturation processes. Ignacio Jimenez holds a Master of Counselling degree (New York), and an Advanced Certificate in Supervision (Australia). He is a clinical member of PACFA and AAOS.