Dr Ester Senderey

​I am a Board-approved supervisor providing supervision to psychology registrars and trainees enrolled in both general and clinical psychology programs. I bring over three decades of experience as a consulting clinical psychologist, alongside more than 25 years of supervision across academic and clinical settings.Across my career, I have supervised multiple generations of provisional psychologists and registrars, supporting their development from early training through to endorsement and independent practice. My experience spans university-based training programs, public and private clinical services, and private practice.My supervision approach is collaborative, reflective, and developmentally informed. I am particularly committed to creating a psychologically safe supervisory space where registrars are supported to think critically, integrate theory with practice, and build confidence in their professional identity — without fear of being “put down” or judged.

 

Areas of supervision focus include:

- Clinical formulation and case conceptualisation

- Evidence-based intervention across a range of presentations

- Ethical and professional decision-making

- Use of self and reflective practice

- Navigating training requirements, competency development, and professional transitions

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Supervision is tailored to the registrar’s stage of training and learning goals, whether within a clinical psychology program or the general registrar pathway. I value supervision as a space for growth, curiosity, and consolidation, and aim to support registrars to become thoughtful, ethical, and resilient practitioners.

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What Registrars Can Expect from Supervision

Registrars working with me can expect supervision that is structured, thoughtful, and supportive, while maintaining clear professional standards and expectations.

In particular, I aim to offer:

• A psychologically safe supervisory space where questions, uncertainty, and mistakes are part of learning

• Respectful, collaborative dialogue rather than hierarchical or shaming approaches

• Clear guidance balanced with encouragement of independent clinical thinking

• Supervision that adapts to the registrar’s stage of development

• Support in building confidence, professional identity, and clinical depth

• A focus on growth and consolidation — not “being put down”

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I value supervision as a relational and reflective process that builds practitioners up, supports ethical and competent practice, and prepares registrars for sustainable careers in psychology.

 

                                            Supervision is available in-person and remotely.