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Couples Counselling Clinical Supervision Program

Course overview

Working with couples can be deeply rewarding and it can also be complex. Having dedicated time to reflect, explore different perspectives and discuss your work with an experienced practitioner can make all the difference. Couples Counselling Clinical Supervision Program provides a supportive and reflective space to continue developing your practice alongside peers who share a commitment to working with couples and relationships

The program can be completed standalone or alongside our Couples Counselling Clinical Internship program.

Career opportunities and professional recognition

Upon completing the program, you will have enhanced your ability to formulate clinical reflections, experiment with different theoretical lenses and deepen your understanding of couple dynamics through collaborative discussion and roleplay. This program strengthens your professional development and can contribute to meeting requirements for supervision requirements for professional registration.

Course structure

This interactive 12 session program offers clinical group supervision to established couple counsellors and graduates of our Specialist Course in Integrative Couple Therapy  (SCICT) and our Online Couples Counselling Course: A contemporary and client-focused approach. 

Each 2 hour session provides a structured and collaborative space for 4–6 professionals to explore complex cases, enhance clinical skills, manage countertransference and reflect on therapeutic self issues. This group integrates key principles from a wide variety of couple therapy theories, frameworks and approaches of clinical practice.  This clinical supervision process provides a rich, interactive and supportive environment for participants to enhance their training and professional development.

Upcoming course dates and enrolment

Tuesdays 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm 4 August to 27 October 2026 (no class 15 Sept)

Express your interest by using the form on this page and we'll contact you with further enrolment information.

Entry requirements

To apply you must:

  • currently be working in a clinical / therapeutic context
  • be a graduate of the SCICT or online Couples Course (see above) or have equivalent qualifications with a minimum 12 month experience clinical experience
  • have a commitment to attend all sessions

Preview the course

Why participate

  • Reflect on your clinical work in a supportive and confidential setting
  • Explore different perspectives and approaches to couple and relationship therapy
  • Strengthen your clinical thinking and reflective practice
  • Learn from the experience and insights of Simone Young
  • Continue your professional development beyond formal training
  • Stay connected with the Relationships Australia Victoria learning community

Graduate and student stories

More information to come shortly.

More information

Format

Experienced facilitation The program is facilitated by Simone Young. Simone is a couples therapist and group facilitator with 20 years of experience working in the community services sector and private practice. In her role as Senior Program Facilitator at RAV, Simone facilitates the SCICT and our Online Couples Counselling Course: A contemporary and client-focused approach and oversees the Clinical Internship program. She is a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA, a graduate of the SCICT and has a Masters of Clinical Family Therapy (Bouverie/LaTrobe). Simone is passionate about the process of supervision and supporting the development of both early career and established couple therapists.

Post-course options

This program can be completed standalone or alongside our Clinical Internship. Graduates may wish to continue their professional development through ongoing clinical supervision or other specialised programs offered by RAV.

Accreditation and compliance

All nationally accredited training is delivered by Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV), a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21977). All nationally accredited training is delivered by Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV), a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21977). As an RTO, we comply with the Standards for RTOs 2015 under ASQA regulation. Each course aligns with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), ensuring your qualification is portable and widely recognised.

Assessments and completion requirements?
There are no formal assessments for this program. A commitment to attend each of the 12 sessions is required.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Not applicable

Learning support
We are committed to supporting every learner. You'll have access to high-quality resources, guidance from experienced facilitators who are also practitioners and help from our Centre for Learning and Innovation. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments are available to support diverse learning needs and different learning styles.
Technology and participation requirements
Online participant is an option for this program. Please specifiy this as a requirement when completed your Expression of Interest.
Workload and time commitment
The program runs for 12 weekly sessions with one mid-course break. In addition to the scheduled sessions you will be required complete readings, prepare case presentations and reflect on your learnings and experience. The program offers convenient, part-time contact hours designed to accommodate other commitments.
Payment options

Course fee: $2,280. Full fee details and payment plan options will be shared during enrolment

Policies and student information
All enrolments are covered by RAV's participant policies, which include information about withdrawals, refunds, conduct, complaints and grievances. These details will be outlined clearly during your enrolment so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
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