Providing social work supervison

Where compassion meets empowerment in the world of human services

Expertise that shines

I provide supervision to social workers in Sydney and throughout Australia, offering online sessions with the possibility of in-person meetings based on location.

Acknowledgement of Country

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where I live and work, the Gadigal People of the Eora nation. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. I acknowledge the role the social work profession has had in the removal of Aboriginal children from their families and communities and the devastating intergenerational harm these actions have caused. I recognise these wounds and commit to engaging in action that contributes to social justice healing.

I proudly welcome individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions and am committed to creating a safe and exclusive space for everyone.

MY BACKGROUND

With a strong academic foundation comprising a Bachelors degree in Law and Criminology, coupled with a Masters degree in Social Work from the UK, I have seamlessly transitioned my expertise to the Australian social work landscape since 2016. Over 15 years, my commitment to specialised trauma-informed practice has been honed through invaluable experiences across a spectrum of service sectors, encompassing pivotal areas such as youth justice, child sexual exploitation, disability, out-of-home care, functional family therapy, and child protection.

My role as a dedicated social work lecturer allows me to impart knowledge and instil a passion for serving the community in aspiring social workers. By nurturing the next generation of professionals, I aim to equip them with the essential skills and insights needed to drive substantial positive changes within the field. I bring a deep understanding of social work theories and methodologies into the supervisory space, allowing supervisees to reflect on their practice. 

I provide trauma-informed, violence-specific critical reflective practice supervision to fellow practitioners, ensuring adherence to best practice standards in alignment with organisational frameworks, policies, and AASW guidelines. My supervisory approach is centred on enhancing competencies, the supervisee identifying areas for development, and collaboratively setting clear career goals using a coaching approach to facilitate continuous professional growth.

Recognising the profound impact of social work on clients and practitioners, I am deeply committed to aiding professionals in navigating the field’s inherent challenges while establishing effective self-care. With a dedication to excellence and a compassionate ethos at the core of my practice, I remain steadfast in my support for practitioners as they strive to achieve success and fulfilment in their social work endeavours.

Testimonials

  • “Louise has supervised me throughout my social work role on the Family Preservation Programme. When starting this position, I was new to Australia, its policies, work practices, systems and culture. Louise supervised me through this new transition and provided me with ongoing encouragement. Louise is a naturally kind, attentive and compassionate person. Throughout each supervision, Louise used these values to support, empower and increase my confidence within my role. She has a wealth of knowledge across national and international child protection systems which provided deep critical thinking and reflective discussions. Louise used our supervision as a space to reflect and draw on past experiences and encouraged me to use these experiences as practice learning. Louise always created a comfortable, safe and humorous supervision space which I believe is monumental within social work reflective and learning environment.”

    -TM

  • “I had the pleasure of having Louise support me in a coaching space. Louise provided a safe space for me to speak about the challenges I faced with the cases I was working with. She provided excellent coaching skills that allowed me to overcome obstacles. I looked forward to every session with Louise. She is empathic, kind, professional, and full of knowledge. I would highly recommend booking in with Louise."

    -SE

Credentials

Fees

Supervision (60 minutes) $160

Student Supervision (60 minutes) $100

Weekend and after-hours appointments are available.

Get in Touch

As a seasoned social worker with over a decade of experience, I am here to guide you in your practice. Let's work together to create a positive change for the individuals and families you work with.

louiseriggs@hotmail.com