Build your confidence as a clinical supervisor

Develop practical supervision skills through our interactive 3-day Step Up training. Explore upcoming dates and locations, or talk with us about whether the course is right for you.

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Learn how our Step Up model helps you develop the skills and confidence to support other professionals through clinical supervision.

Take the next step in your supervision practice

Whether you’re preparing to become a clinical supervisor or developing your existing practice, explore a practical approach to supporting other professionals. Founded by Barbara Matheson, STS has delivered supervision training since 2014.

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Discover what you’ll learn with Step Up

Develop practical skills for individual and group clinical supervision. Explore supervision approaches, giving constructive feedback, and navigating ethical responsibilities through pre-course study and three days of interactive, face-to-face training.

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Does this training meet your professional requirements?

Explore the professional associations that recognise our training and how this may support your development as a supervisor. Requirements vary between associations, so check your association’s current criteria before registering.

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Explore upcoming dates and locations across Australia. Training is designed for small groups, with opportunities to practise, share experiences and connect with other professionals. Looking for training for your team? Contact us about delivery at your organisation.

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Testimonials

Melbourne on 22/11/2025
Absolutely amazing and inspirational training by Barbara today! She is truly awesome, influential, and incredibly powerful in her delivery. I am deeply grateful for her exceptional leadership skills, her dedication to the profession, and the way she continues to uplift and guide new counsellors. Thank you, Barbara, for creating opportunities and helping us make the most out of our journey. G.G
Melbourne on 11/9/2024
This course was wonderful and such a pleasant experience. Barbara was an incredible trainer – so gifted at making everyone feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. Barbara is a wealth of knowledge, and it was an honour to be able to learn from her. I’m looking forward to being able to put all my new knowledge into practice. A.O.
Melbourne on 25/7/2022
Thank you very much for the supervision certificate. Loved the training, and the trainer was really great fun! You made the training seem easy because you were very engaging and knew your content extremely well, with some excellent anecdotes thrown in here and there. I will definitely be referring my colleagues to you for supervision training. DC
Melbourne on 28/2/2021
I really enjoyed the three days spent with Barbara in this training. I feel confident and full of useful knowledge, ready to run my own groups and take on individuals as a Supervisor myself. Thank you
Adelaide March 2019
This has been the best training I have ever invested in. The confidence I know I have as a Supervisor has improved exponentially! Barbara was a pronominal facilitator who delivered the course content in a delightful and professional manner -B.B
Melbourne September 2019
This is the best training I have had for many years. I think Barbara has wisdom & depth of knowledge that brings so much to conversations. The ability to manage a group is a joy to experience. Love the upbeat pace. I feel ready to be a supervisor. R.D