Tracey Wakefield
Professional & Clinical Supervision,
Coaching & Mentoring Services
Providing a reflective, supportive space for helping professionals and leaders navigating complex human work.
Available in person in Christchurch Central and online
Reflections
- Living in tension and the in-between placesI have lived in the in-between most of my life. My early childhood was chaotic; I experienced what I now… Read more: Living in tension and the in-between places
- Letting Someone Else In: The Limits of Self-Supervision “You seem to do a lot of self-supervision” This is a comment I got from my first clinical supervisor. At… Read more: Letting Someone Else In: The Limits of Self-Supervision
- Waiting ModeMy ADHD assessment appointment was pushed out by two weeks due to staff sickness. Externally, I was understanding; internally, I… Read more: Waiting Mode
- What is Supervision?Working in helping professions can be rewarding, challenging, complex, and at times overwhelming. Supervision provides a regular space to pause,… Read more: What is Supervision?
- “I don’t have anything to talk about”When someone says, “I don’t have anything to talk about“ Throughout my career, I have noticed that there can be… Read more: “I don’t have anything to talk about”
About me
I am an experienced supervisor, manager, and social services practitioner who is passionate about helping people do meaningful work in sustainable ways.
My supervision style is reflective, collaborative, and supportive. I offer a confidential space to think through challenges, explore ideas, strengthen professional practice, and reconnect with what matters most in your work.
My background includes work in counselling, addictions, family violence, restorative justice, community development and working within faith-based organisations. These experiences have shaped my understanding of both the rewards and the challenges that come with supporting others.
In my clinical work, I have drawn on person-centred, solution-focused, narrative, and motivational interviewing approaches. These perspectives continue to influence my supervision practice, supporting collaborative, strengths-based conversations focused on reflection and professional growth.
Alongside supervision, I also draw on coaching and mentoring approaches where these are helpful to the work we are doing together. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming and inclusive, recognising that people bring different ways of thinking, communicating, processing information, and experiencing the world. I aim to create a respectful, collaborative space where you can bring your whole self to supervision.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Social & Community Leadership
- Certificate in Supervision
- Bachelor of Counselling
- MNZAC- Registered with NZAC
Services offered
- Professional Supervision
- Clinical Supervision
- Group Supervision & Facilitated Reflective Practice
- Coaching & Mentoring
“One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on ‘going it alone.’ Somehow we’ve come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It’s as if we’ve divided the world into those who offer help’ and ‘those who need help.’ The truth is that we are both.”
― Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection
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