Ross Palethorpe (he/him)

Kia ora, kō Ross tōku ingoa. I’m Pākēha and arrived in Aotearoa from Scotland in 2009. I am an NZAC-registered counsellor and former teacher. I provide ACC Sensitive Claims counselling, bereavement counselling, and brief intervention support. I am trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and currently studying kaitiaki-informed supervision at ARA. I work in private practice in Ōtautahi.

I am keen to support kaimahi working in peer support, education, healthcare, and any work that involves supporting people with trauma. I’ve long been interested in the emotional work undertaken by frontline staff in any workplace, especially where that may not be formally recognised or supported. I can offer supervision in-person in Ōtautahi, or anywhere via telehealth. Free/koha sessions available.

Please note I am unable to offer external supervision to NZAC members as part of NZAC’s supervision requirements.

Jennifer Shields (she/they)

Kia ora! I’m a queer and trans advocate, activist, and artist from Ōtautahi. My background is in community advocacy and peer support, with a speciality focus in trans health and wellbeing, and access to gender affirming healthcare. I’m the current president of PATHA, the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa, and the Managing Director at Qtopia. I’ve been working and volunteering in service to queer and trans people in Aotearoa for the last ten years.

Supervision practice:
I’m open to all supervisees, but have a particular interest in supporting queer and trans peer support/lived experience workers, anyone working or volunteering in the rainbow sector, and those working in service to our communities without payment, like community advocates and activists. I’m interested in supporting the people supporting our communities to be able to continue to do that work sustainably in the long-term.

Costs:
Koha/sliding scale - TBC, please contact for details

Books: open

Rose (she/they)

“Kia ora, ko Rose tōku ingoa, she/they pronouns. I’m a tauiwi, queer, neurodivergent, registered social worker based in Ōtautahi. I have been incredibly lucky to work in primarily queer and equity related rangatahi spaces for the last 10 years. Working in therapeutic and education environments, delivering one-to-one support, facilitation, community development and systemic change.

I have been described as “a look at the whole picture person” and “an eclectic creative” and I think these are a pretty good summary of me both professionally and personally. Outside of mahi, you’re likely to find me working on a creative project (often with a social justice undercurrent) or spending time with my loved ones.

Professional supervision with me, looks like a supportive environment with a relaxed, conversational style where we can collaboratively unpack what’s going on for you. I am open to all supervisees, but I’m particularly passionate about queer folks receiving equitable opportunities (including in supervision) so will prioritise folks who have lived experience or who work with high numbers of queer folks.

I charge on a sliding scale (based on need), please contact for details.

My books are currently open.”

Kate Spencer (she/her)

Kia Ora,

I am an openly gay wāhine based in Selwyn, working in Ōtautahi and hailing from Taranaki. I am a musician, footballer, DIY queen, mountainbiker, snowboarder and love a multi day hike.

My background lies in front line youth work, social housing, mental health, and intellectual and physical disabilities.
I am open to supervising people in any sector, but am particularly interested in the youth sector, supervising queer kaimahi and/ or anyone working in the rainbow sector, and the medical professions.

I studied Psychology, Gender Studies and music technology, and did an honours year in Gender studies with a focus on gendered dynamics in sport. I am currently part way through a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision.

If you feel like you want to get in touch to see if we would be a good fit, my books are open! I can offer in-person in Selwyn and Ōtautahi, with the possibility of telehealth sessions down the line.

Currently practicing for koha/free.

Lara Moses (she/her)

Kia ora! My name is Lara (she/her), and I am a first generation migrant, originally from the USA. I have a background in social work, and I have been in the youth work sector for over a decade - most recently working in the rainbow community to make schools safer places for our rainbow rangatahi. I have also worked in the family violence sector, and in community development.

I am excited to be studying professional supervision, and I am open to all supervisees, though I have a special interest in supporting anyone working in the rainbow space. I also have a special interest in supporting supervisees in the youth work or family violence space. Costs on a koha, sliding scale basis, contact for details.

Books: Open

Lexee Blackmore (they/them)

I am a queer, neurodivergent, Pākehā person with more than ten years of experience working in social services across Aotearoa. I’m currently based in Ōtautahi where I work part-time in a youth focused role with a community organisation that serves rainbow people.

My aim is to create a supervision space that strengthens both your professional practice and personal wellbeing through reflection and curiosity. I welcome supervision that looks a little different; if you’d rather meet while walking, crafting, or spending time in nature, I’m open to finding an approach that works for you. I’m committed to ongoing learning as a Te Tiriti partner and value meaningful engagement with Te Ao Māori as part of my practice.

I have particular experience supporting people working in:

Rainbow communities

Leadership and management

Youth and Children’s work

Inter-generational spaces

Programme development and facilitation

Social services

Faith-based organisations and ministry

As someone whose own identity is shaped by queerness, neurodivergence, and faith, I am passionate about creating space for conversations about identity, values, spirituality, and the ways these influence our work. I welcome discussions about faith and religion if these are important parts of your life, including exploring the tensions and harmonies that can exist between faith and rainbow identities.

Location: In person (Ōtautahi) or online

Cost: Free/koha sessions available for the remainder of 2026

Books: Open

Natalie Henderson (she/her)

Kia ora, ko Natalie tōku ingoa. I am a cisgender, queer pākēha woman.
Ko wai au? I grew up in Murihiku/Southland and now live in Ōtautahi/Christchurch with my wife and bubs. I love spending time with my whānau, being in the outdoors and allow myself 3 activities: mountain biking, climbing and tramping. I also love board games, reading, listening to podcasts and find that a good cup of tea makes everything feel a little bit better (whakapapa English much?!).

I have been a social worker for 15 years and worked in various roles over that time, mostly with young people, occasionally families and children. My roles have included adventure therapy, brief intervention counseling, group facilitation, care and protection, wrap around support for young people who have offended, and cross-cultural work in Thailand with young women who were sexuality exploited.

I aim to provide a safe place for folks to be able to unpack, reflect and grow. My areas of interest are the queer community (either working with queer people or are queer yourself), adventure therapy, social work and cross cultural work.

I am happy to catch up with you for an initial chat to see if I am a good fit for you. I provide sessions in person (Ōtautahi) or online. In person sessions can be where you are comfortable - sitting, walking, in nature.

Books are open and have free/koha sessions available for the remainder of 2026.

Eli Fraser (he/him)

Kia ora koutou! Ko Eli ahau (he/him). I am a registered social worker based in beautiful Ngāmotu, Taranaki, offering professional supervision for both clinical and non-clinical roles.

I have spent most of my career working in mental health, in both clinical and leadership roles, across a range of settings including primary care, service development, and NGOs. I currently work in the rainbow sector, where my lived experience as a trans man informs and enriches the way I show up in my mahi.

My passion areas include working with young leaders, navigating systems and organisational culture, developing professional identity, transdisciplinary roles, and supporting rainbow professionals. At the heart of my supervision practice is creating a space for deep reflection and self-discovery. I love sharing in the magic of watching supervisees make sense of their mahi with clarity, steadiness, and curiosity.

I am available to work with people in Taranaki kanohi ki te kanohi, or nationally online. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to kōrero further!

Outside of mahi I spend my spare time spending time with my whānau, making music, gardening, and getting stuck into anything creative!

Cost: Sliding scale - please contact for details.

Books: Open

Ella Kroch (she/they)

Kia ora! Ko Ella tōku ingoa. I am a Pākehā, queer, registered clinical psychologist based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, offering professional supervision to people working in people-focused roles across Aotearoa.

I aim to provide a supportive, thoughtful, and collaborative space where you can step back from the day-to-day demands of your role, reflect on your mahi, develop your practice, navigate the challenges that come with working alongside others, and consider the impact that your work has on you.

I welcome supervisees from a wide range of professions, including psychology and counselling, social work, youth work, peer support work, medicine, nursing, law, education, community organisations, and volunteer services. I am particularly interested in supporting rainbow-identifying professionals and those working in rainbow spaces.

My approach is informed by curiosity, openness, and respect. I strive to create a warm, non-judgemental environment where you feel comfortable bringing both the parts of your mahi that are going well and the areas where you feel stuck, uncertain, or would like to think things through further.

I offer supervision remotely to people throughout Aotearoa.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time in nature, whether that’s gardening, tramping, cycling, or surfing. I also love baking bread, reading, cuddling my two kittens, and spending time with friends and whānau.

Cost: Sliding scale available - please contact me for details.

Availability: Currently accepting new supervisees.