Designer Practice Podcast: A Private Practice Podcast for Therapists and Counsellors 128. The Culmination of Practice: Becoming the Supervisor You Needed with Jillian Papineau
Aug 5, 2025
Jillian Papineau, psychotherapist and Director of Clinical Education at the Culminate Group, specializes in supervisor development and legal safeguards. She discusses the journey to becoming a confident supervisor. Short takes cover role shock, emotional honesty, practical supervision setups like contracts and backup support, and managing legal and risk considerations.
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Supervisory Role Shock Is Normal
- Becoming a supervisor often triggers 'role shock' similar to imposter syndrome experienced when first becoming a therapist.
- Supervisory confidence grows by consolidating theory, practice, and continued support over time.
Prepare Emotionally And Model Authenticity
- Prepare emotionally by accepting doubt and cultivating self-awareness and authenticity as a supervisor.
- Find peer support, supervision of supervision, and ongoing training to build confidence and model imperfection for supervisees.
Set Practical Safeguards And Frameworks
- Put practical systems in place: have a backup supervisor, clear contracts, and documented informed consent.
- Ground supervision in a theory or framework and maintain peer consultation to avoid practicing in isolation.