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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.

I am a PACFA Clinical registrant, mental health practitioner and a registered supervisor and AAOS member. I am based in Cairns, FNQ and offer both face-to-face as well as online, via Zoom, opportunities to meet. My substantive passion is school counselling, so I have lots of experience in educational settings working with young people and those who work with young people. I am active in helping newly qualified counsellors in their internship at the end of coursework and establishing themselves in the profession. I offer either clinical or pastoral supervision working face-to-face or online via Zoom, respecting the boundaries of each focus. My skills and experience match a number of the helping professions and ministries. I work in several modalities: Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-centred counselling, Christian Counselling, Psycho-education and Solution-focused Therapy.

I offer pastoral and professional supervision face to face or on zoom. I practice both as a member of the Jesuit and Ignatian Spirituality team, as well as privately. I work with those of faith and no faith, and have both personal and professional experience in the LGBTQI+ space and survivors of trauma. I am also an advocate of restorative justice toward setting relations right.

Through facilitating individualised, encouraging and challenging Professional Supervision, Dr Stephen Lake (EdD) helps individuals and small groups to reflect, celebrate, problem solve and plan new ways forward. ‘Being better together’ is committed to seeing people and organisations grow with integrity and purpose. Stephen Lake is a passionate communicator, committed to enhancing people’s lives, work and outcomes. He brings a depth of skill and knowledge from his experience working with leadership and high performing teams in child protection, education, youth work/youth justice, church ministries and Professional Supervision. Stephen has post-graduate qualifications in counselling, theology, law and Professional Supervision. Email or call Stephen to discuss your supervision needs and goals.

Tania provides ministry supervision for people who are engaged in senior leadership of churches and Christian ministry organisations. She has deep ministry, organisational culture, strategy and governance experience.

Professional Supervision for clergy and ministry staff, educators, missionaries, and chaplains. I also provide supervision-on-supervision services and student placement supervision.

I did my Supervision training at St Mark’s Canberra in 2021. I am able to provide both clinical and pastoral supervision. I am also a qualified counsellor.
I have been an Anglican minister for over 35 years and served in both country and city parishes.
I am married with 3 wonderful children who have blessed us with 7 lovely grandchildren.
Supervision can be provided in person or online, or even a combination of the two.

James has 34 years of pastoral experience and is an Ordained Minister, including roles in overseeing churches within the Brisbane area. He pastors the church he and his wife planted 31 years ago, and he has seen the challenges that are faced on many levels within ministry and understands the unique experiences involved.

James has been married for forty years and has two adult children who are involved in ministry within the life of the church.

He has a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling (Coaching) with Australia College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) and is registered with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA). James has completed a Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Pastoral) (Clinical) with St Mark’s Theological Centre.

James is passionate about helping pastors and leaders thrive in ministry and believes in the importance of supervision for fulfilling the calling with strength and fruitfulness.

Given his diverse workplace history and training background, James feels very at home with leaders and those in Christian ministry. He comes alive when investing in people’s lives – one on one or in small group settings – and has the track record to prove it.

Being a visual learner and someone who enjoys music, he likes working with sounds, images and other creative ways to explore issues. But if that doesn’t float you boat, you can stay well away from that.

James is keen connect if you’re a leader looking for Professional Supervision, Spiritual Mentoring or Training support.

Javier is a passionate individual with an empathetic heart, especially for those needing help. He is passionate about impacting people’s lives so they can reach their full potential.

Javier is an experienced supervisor, first responder, university lecturer, school teacher, corporate trainer, mentor, chaplain, and church leader. He has business management experience across multiple countries and cultures.

Javier has a wealth of knowledge understanding people and cultures, mental health, AOD, church ministry, and corporate and government business.

Javier has a Master of Arts (Chap) and is completing his second Masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy. He has a Graduate Certificate in Clinical/Pastoral Supervision and numerous other industry credentials.

Javier is a registered supervisor with AAOS and Chaplaincy Australia. Javier is a member and Supervisor with the NSW College of Clinical Pastoral Education, a member of PACFA and the ACA, a senior member of the Australian Computer Society (MACS Snr), and a Justice of the Peace.

Javier is available for appointments via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Jen Lang is an experienced executive leader with more than 25 years working in State and Independent education sectors in roles as a principal, education specialist, counselling clinician and teacher. She is also a dedicated volunteer in the community services and ministry sectors. Jen is passionate about workforce health and wellbeing, particularly within the fields of education, community services, and ministry. Supervision is offered primarily online with flexible hours across the week as she believes supervision should be accessible to all.

Jillian is an experienced pastoral supervisor, with a background in human resources and executive coaching. She has worked with a broad range of parishes, christian organisations and schools to provide 1:1 and people management support. Additionally, she has been a co-trainer for the St Mark’s Theological College pastoral supervision Grad Cert program.

I work as a pastoral supervisor, supporting those working in the ministry and chaplaincy fields. I have a background in the healthcare setting having trained as a physiotherapist. I experienced ministry work for 10 years before training as a chaplain. I now work as a spiritual care coordinator in aged care. I am keen to provide support and encouragement as well as creative problem solving.

From experience, Karine understands the privilege of serving in full-time ministry as well as the challenges that come with it.

Karine is a Recognised Supervisor with Australasian Association of Supervision and Chaplaincy Australia.

Karine has over 15 years of ministry experience, in Australia and in cross-cultural missions (both in South America and in a global role).

Passionate to see people flourish, Karine loves to journey alongside ministry workers to support sustainable and healthy ministry practice. She values supervision for the safe space it creates for ongoing reflective learning, support, and growth of the ministry worker.

Karine holds a Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, mentoring and coaching experience, a Graduate Diploma of Divinity, a Master of Social Development and is fluent in Spanish.