Clinical Supervision & Consultation for counsellors in BC
Reflective Clinical Supervision for the highly sensitive therapist
Nicole Persall, RCC-ACS Candidate, Clinical Supervisor in Vancouver, BC
As a BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor-Candidate, I offer individual Clinical Supervision and Clinical Consultation for new and experienced counsellors who work primarily with adults in Vancouver and across British Columbia.
Who do I work with?
I work with recent graduates, counsellors newer to private practice, and experienced practitioners looking to deepen their clinical skills and process ongoing professional growth. I work with counsellors looking to expand their use of relational, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches. I often work with highly sensitive therapists—those who think and feel deeply. I often incorporate an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens into supervision, where all parts of you (including the anxious and imposter syndrome parts) are welcome to be explored.
I help counsellors develop their professional identity and build a clinical practice that is sustainable, rewarding, and honours their values and passions. If you are looking for additional supervision hours (direct and/or indirect) to support the RCC application process with the BCACC or for other regulatory purposes, I am happy to support with this.
50 min Individual supervision session — $140
I offer a free 30-minute Supervision Meet-and-Greet to chat about your goals for supervision and see if we would be a good fit.
What is the difference between
Clinical Supervision and Clinical Consultation?
Clinical Supervision is a formal agreement between supervisor and supervisee to meet regularly to support the development of the supervisee’s therapeutic skills, promote professional learning and growth, explore ethical issues, and ensure clinical competency. Supervision is typically for developing counsellors who require supervision for educational or regulatory purposes or to progress to the next stage of registration. There is typically an evaluative component involved, and the supervisor carries some responsibility for client care.
Clinical Consultation is a voluntary agreement between a registered therapist and consultant. It can be on a one-time or on-going basis, as needed. The purpose of consultation can be to receive support on complex cases, explore application of specific theoretical models, or development of advanced clinical skills. The information and strategies shared are not binding on the therapist receiving consultation, meaning application of the strategies shared is optional and up to the counsellor’s clinical judgment. The counsellor seeking consultation continues to hold responsibility for client care.
I offer both Individual Clinical Supervision and Clinical Consultation for counsellors.
For information on Group Supervision, view the Group Supervision page by clicking below.
My Supervision Approach
My supervision approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. I bring my humanness, gentleness, and genuine curiosity to all of the work that I do. There are several theoretical approaches that inform my clinical work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work, attachment theory, and somatic therapy. My work is relational, meaning that I tend to the relational dynamics at hand while exploring deeper attachment dynamics and patterns. I also work in a trauma-informed way, attending to the nervous system and ongoing impacts of trauma. I am passionate about incorporating a neurodivergent-affirming lens, and believe in working with your brain and finding accommodations for sensory needs and preferences, rather than viewing them as a deficit.
From a supervision standpoint, I bring in concepts from the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision, which looks at the supervisory and therapeutic relationships from various modes. I enjoy incorporating Person-of-the-Therapist (POTT) work and exploring how who you are as a person impacts how you show up with clients. I often bring an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens to supervision, and work with you to explore all the parts of you that emerge in your clinical work. I enjoy taking a strengths-based approach and like to build on the skills, experience, and expertise you bring to your practice.
We will work together to explore your goals for supervision, co-create a supervisory dynamic that works for you, and check in regularly about our work together.
What supervision with me feels like
My aim is that supervision feels supportive, exploratory, and grounded in curiosity. I hope that it feels like a place where you can take risks, ask questions that might feel ‘silly’, and make mistakes as part of your growth, rather than feeling performative or evaluative.
I view supervision as a place to slow down, explore deep questions, and make space for the nuance, uncertainties, and complex ideas that come up in clinical practice. Together, we will work to expand awareness and deepen reflection, supporting you in developing confidence, clarity, and a stronger sense of who you are as a counsellor.
Experience & Training
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC # 17073) and Approved Clinical Supervisor-Candidate (ACS-Candidate) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. I have worked in the mental health field for 13 years, including 7 years providing counselling in community agency, post-secondary, and private practice settings. I’ve had the privilege of working with a range of populations including children, youth, adults, couples, and other professionals. Since 2021, I have been providing counselling for individual adults, couples, and other professionals through my private practice. My main areas of focus are relationships, relational and childhood trauma, insecure attachment, people-pleasing, anxiety, burnout, stress management, neurodivergence, and more. I have been running monthly consultation and supervision groups for counsellors for 4 years, and am passionate about creating supportive spaces for counsellors to develop their personal and professional skills with like-minded individuals.
I completed a 36-hour Systemic Clinical Supervision Fundamentals Course facilitated by Evangeline Willms Thiessen and Estera Boldut in November 2024. I am currently an ACS-Candidate as I complete the required supervision hours and attend Supervision-of-Supervision to obtain the full Approved Clinical Supervisor designation with the BCACC.
Let’s Connect!
Interested in individual clinical supervision, clinical consultation, or group supervision?
I offer a free 30-minute Supervision Meet-and-Greet to chat about your goals for supervision and see if we would be a good fit.
Send me a message below to reach out about clinical supervision.