Supervision & Mentoring
Reflective, values-led support to strengthen confidence and practice growth.
How I Can Help
I provide professional supervision and mentoring for social workers, students and human-services practitioners — particularly those working in NDIS, veteran services, disability, mental health, community and NGO settings.
Whether you’re just starting out or refining your advanced practice, supervision is a space to reflect, grow and feel confident in your work.
What this service includes
1:1 or small-group supervision
Reflective practice to strengthen skills, explore challenges and celebrate progress.Student and placement supervision
Support with reflective writing, case discussion, linking theory to practice and university reporting.Supervision for emerging and experienced practitioners
Ethical decision-making, boundaries, vicarious trauma, professional identity, wellbeing and sector navigation.Mentoring and career development
Goal-setting, leadership growth, confidence building and (for supervisors) guidance in developing your own supervision skills.Practical capability-building
Report writing, working within the NDIS, multidisciplinary collaboration, service navigation and quality documentation.
A supportive, values-led space to feel grounded in your practice — and confident in the difference you’re making.
Who I Support
Social work students needing supervision that meets university and placement requirements
Early-career social workers seeking structured, safe and reflective support as they build confidence and capability
Experienced practitioners and allied professionals wanting space to reflect, strengthen skills, grow leadership and maintain professional wellbeing
Agencies, teams and groups looking to enhance reflective culture and professional practice through tailored supervision or mentoring
Support that meets you where you are — and helps you grow into where you want to be.
How I Support
A safe, reflective space to explore challenges, successes and your professional identity
Guidance in complex practice areas such as psychosocial disability, NDIS frameworks and cross-sector collaboration
Support with professional standards including ethics, boundaries, documentation and CPD planning
Practical tools and strategies that build confidence and capability in your everyday work
Supervision that strengthens both who you are — and how you show up in practice.
My Approach
Grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive practice, I provide a safe, confidential and supportive space for reflection, learning and growth. Supervision is tailored to your context — whether NDIS, disability, veterans, mental health or community services — so you leave with clearer thinking, practical strategies, professional confidence and a stronger sense of identity in your role.
Reflective supervision that builds capability — and sustains wellbeing in practice.
Meet Laura
I’m Laura Simpson, an accredited social worker with extensive supervisory experience across universities, community services and private practice.
I integrate my knowledge in psychosocial therapy, NDIS practice and systemic advocacy into supervision — ensuring it is reflective, practical and strongly grounded in real-world practice.
FAQs
Still unsure? Just reach out — I’m here to guide the next step.
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Yes — I offer external supervision for students, early-career practitioners and experienced social workers who need independent, reflective support outside their workplace or university.
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Yes — supervision follows the AASW Supervision Standards, professional codes of ethics and competency frameworks. I can also support you to map supervision activities to CPD requirements.
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Yes — sessions can be delivered online, by phone or in person (where practical). This supports accessibility for practitioners working across different locations and service settings.
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Absolutely. Supervision is personalised to your role — whether in NDIS, mental health, disability, veterans’ services, community settings or private practice. We focus on what matters most in your context.
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Yes — I have significant experience supporting international social work and counselling students, including placement support, local systems navigation and professional communication guidance.
Ready to Get Started?
Reach out to arrange supervision or mentoring — and feel grounded and confident in your practice.
Phone: 0447 248 426
Email: laura@letsreseed.com.au
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday — 8:00am to 6:00pm
(Early or late appointments may be available by request.)
Prefer email or SMS? Whatever works best for you.