Soleil Poynton

B.A.Psych, Grad.Dip Psych (Counselling) 34yrs of Counselling experience and 25yrs of providing clinical supervision across many sectors.

Clinical Supervision - professional

Are you a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Social Worker, First responder or support worker in the human services field?

Do you need professional clinical supervision and debriefing?

I have three decades of experience supervising across all sectors of welfare.

I first qualified as a Counselling Psychologist in 1986, and worked as an Australian Defence Force Psychologist for over 6 years, in my own practice for many years and for the not for profit organisation, Relationships Australia, both in Tasmania and Queensland, where I supervised accross 11 different state and federal funded programs.

As a Psychologist, I specialised in relationship counselling, trauma counselling, addictions and was on contract with government agencies such as Workcover Australia, Department of Veteran Affairs, Road Traffic Authority, Antarctic Division, Weather Bureau and others. I have supervised extensively in the Domestic Violence, Child Protection and Trauma fields and in general debriefing and supervision.

I prefer the 7 eyed model of supervision where we look at things from many perspectives.

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I have supervised:

  • Nurses and first responders

  • DFV workers

  • FDR practitioners

  • Trauma workers

  • Counsellors

  • Psychotherapists

  • Psychologists

  • Child consultants

  • Clinical Psychologists

  • Psychologists as part of the clinical psychology training requirements

  • Child protection workers

  • Relationship counsellors

  • FPOC staff in the not for profit sector

  • Practitioners in 11 state and federal funded programs

As a Counselling Psychologist I have worked with Adult and Child clients with challenges of:

  • DFV

  • Relationship issues - couples and individuals

  • Seperation

  • Children under the child safety system

  • Children and young people assessment for inclusion in child inclusive mediation

  • LGBTIQA+ -gender identification, gender dysphoria, exploration

  • Trauma - sexual, natural disaster, MVA, victims of a crime,

  • Addictions - Gambling, drugs, sex and alcohol

Relevant Qualifications & Information

  • Board Registered psych 1986-2017/8, Victoria, QLD then national Registration # PSY0000964475

  • MAPS 6yrs

  • Post graduate counselling psychology qualifications

  • Previous work for DVA, Workcover, Transport Accident Commission, and Medicare approved.

  • Previously covered by all major health funds

  • Level 1 and 2 Michael Carroll supervisor trg

  • Previous ACA registered clinical member

  • Vocational Grad Dip Family Dispute Resolution

  • Dip Management

  • EMDR level 1

  • Elder mediation trained

  • NLP practitioner

  • Certified in Supervised practice of integrative Breathwork therapy

  • Part time clinical supervisor 2008-2016

  • Full time clinical supervisor 2017-21

  • Mindfulness based supervision

Other Skills/experience:

  • Staff training

  • Group therapy\community development

  • Youth group facilitation

  • Family therapy

  • Workshop facilitation

  • Corporations - coaching and professional development of staff

  • Project management

  • Court reports

  • Writing PTSD modules for inpatient treatment facility

  • Lecturing and tutoring at University

  • Personnel selection and interviewing

  • Critical incident debriefing and psychological first aid.

  • Personnel selection interviewing for the RAAF, RAN, ARA, Antarctic Division, specialist employments within the Defence Forces, and other Government departments

testimonials from practitioners

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Her work is characterized by thoroughness, attention to detail & sensitive antennae for potential ethical dilemmas. She demonstrates respect, impartiality & positive regard in her sessions. She is able to hold multiple layers of complexity simultaneously. I have been impressed with the extent of Soleil’s skills, her willingness to try new approaches, her process & use of self. Pam (Supervisor)

‘I wanted to sincerely thank you for your time and kindness to me throughout our sessions together. You have provided me with immense professional and personal insight into myself and I have honestly felt very comfortable to discuss many issues for the first time in a number of years and you will be very missed from our team. You are spot on. You really understand people’ –Kathy

‘Thankyou for being my supervisor. Have learnt a lot and appreciated you challenging me suggesting resources and being there for me when times were tough. Felt safe in your hands and respect your depth of knowledge and ability to help me self monitor my practice. I am glad we had this opportunity’ Melita.

In supervision, Soleil asked me if we were able to realise some symbols work. I am visual person, so this experience of using symbols (cards with drawing and/or sandtray symbols) allow me to generate a better insight about myself as a professional and human being. The relationship supervisor/supervisee was not feeling as a superior/subordinate, it was a real human process that allow the work in the here-and now and an open space to explore my self in a multidimensional roles: counsellor, child consultant and person. Martha

Thank you so much for your guidance, support, wisdom over the short few months that we have had together. I have learnt a lot from you, including clinical practice, safety lens/management, adapting a more holistic view, to a certain extent even soul searching, counselling tools, workplace communications and even life in general. I really appreciate that you have helped in broadening my knowledge and practice. I do not know how you manage to do all that within your role, but you did and did it brilliantly. The most memorable for me were the case discussions, exploring all the different things that we can do to help the client. The way you actively listen, even when I was on a ranting rampage at times; and bringing me all the light bulb moments getting me to see another perspective. I really appreciate everything that you did for me. Lee

Testimonials from supervisors and colleagues

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It has been my pleasure to meet and work with you. Your enthusiasm and support for First Nations Peoples and work of reconciliation has been invaluable. Deb - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Engagement and Cultural Advisor

Soleil is an ethical and conscientious supervisor and continues to deliver best practice models to her supervisees with good boundaries and good use of transparency. Kate (Supervisor)

Soleil has a wealth of wisdom and experience to share. She has an holistic approach to well-being and incorporates powerful alternative approaches. She's very warm and provides solid support. Her many years as a psychologist and counsellor make her excellent for supervision, especially as she provides unique viewpoints and insights. 😊🌷Sioban (colleague)

You were absolutely the right person to work with our team.  I know you have had to offer a lot of support and guidance to me since I started and I cannot thank you enough for that help.  I think your experience and expertise in the sector is evident JS (Team Leader)

Clinical Supervision and or Debriefing and case discussion is available via zoom on an hourly rate, or at your place of work in a private meeting room. If you are interested, or have any questions, please contact via clicking the link below and I will get back to you.I abide by the Australian Privacy principles in terms of storage of any data, and the mandatory reporting requirements with regards to abuse, neglect and personal and other safety.

Fee: Although I have 3 decades of experience as a Counselling Psychologist and as a Clinical Supervisor, I do not believe that the going rates for Supervision are accessable for those workers on lower incomes - (the standard fee per hour for a Psychologist is $300/hr), so please discuss with me your work, and we can come to a fair fee. My standard fee without adjustment is $200/hr. Investing in yourself is paramount for a long lasting career and for your own mental health and wellbeing.