Clinical Supervision

Creative, Compassionate, and Culturally Informed Supervision for Counsellors and Art Therapists

At Mindkshetra, supervision is more than a professional checkpoint — it’s a reflective space to grow, recalibrate, and feel supported in the work of holding space for others.

Rupa Parthasarathy, Founder of Mindkshetra, is an ACA Level 4 and PACFA-accredited Clinical Supervisor offering reflective, growth-oriented supervision for practising and emerging counsellors, psychotherapists, and art therapists.

With dual expertise in clinical mental health and creative therapies, Rupa helps professionals deepen their practice, build confidence, and stay resourced while navigating the complexities of therapeutic work.

Whether you’re a qualified therapist managing challenging cases, a student on placement, or a creative practitioner seeking a more grounded clinical framework — Rupa’s supervision offers clarity, validation, and direction for your professional journey.

Why

Supervision Matters

Supervision isn’t just a professional requirement — it’s a cornerstone of ethical, sustainable practice. It provides the space to:

Reflect on your work with clients
Process emotional responses and maintain healthy boundaries
Explore clinical decisions through multiple perspectives
Receive guidance on ethics, frameworks, and practice-building
Prevent burnout and reconnect with your sense of purpose

In a profession where we constantly hold space for others, supervision becomes the place where you are held.

Rupa’s

Supervisory Approach

Rupa brings together clinical expertise, creativity, and cultural understanding to offer supervision that is practical, insightful, and transformative. Her approach is warm, grounded, and deeply collaborative — shaped by over a decade of experience in:

Art Therapy (AThR qualified)

Counselling across diverse populations (Registered Counsellor, Level 4)
Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care
Social enterprise leadership and community arts programs

Rupa’s supervision is:

Reflective – Deepen your awareness of your clinical lens, relational style, and areas for growth.
Creative – Use metaphor, art-based reflection, and narrative tools to unlock new insights.
Culturally Safe – Explore how identity, culture, and social systems shape client and practitioner experiences.
Empowering – Build confidence, trust your intuition, and find clarity in your professional identity.

Supervision

Services

Individual Supervision

One-on-one sessions tailored to your professional goals — whether you need support with client dynamics, ethical dilemmas, self-care, or creative integration.

Ideal for counsellors, art therapists, social workers, creative therapists, and students

Available online (Australia-wide) or in-person at Mindkshetra’s Sydney practice

Suitable for PACFA, ACA, and ANZACATA members seeking supervision hours

Group Supervision

Monthly art-based group supervision sessions that foster shared learning and peer reflection. Group work offers the opportunity to normalise challenges, exchange ideas, and spark creativity within a safe, facilitated environment.

Themes include:

Cultural complexity in client work
Burnout prevention and self-care
Creative “stuckness” and inspiration
Trauma-sensitive practice

Small group format (max. 6 participants) ensures depth, connection, and quality discussion.

Who

Rupa Works With

Rupa offers supervision for:

Provisional and registered counsellors (ACA, PACFA)
Art therapists (ANZACATA members and trainees)
Psychology students or interns exploring creative approaches
Practitioners seeking trauma-informed or art-informed supervision
South Asian and bicultural therapists seeking culturally resonant support

She is especially passionate about mentoring culturally diverse practitioners who may feel unseen or unsupported in mainstream clinical spaces — offering compassion, authenticity, and a sense of belonging in every supervisory relationship.