Clinical Supervision & Professional Development for Psychologists
Extensive Experience in Men’s Mental Health & Psychology Supervision
At Blokes Psychology, we’ve spent years working extensively with men and boys in private practice, from tradies and executives to first-time dads, teens and retirees.
We now offer external clinical supervision and consultation in Melbourne and nationwide via telehealth, ensuring professional development for psychologists and therapists looking to deepen their clinical skills in:
- Engaging and retaining men in therapy
- Working with complex presentations in private practice
- Building confidence with evidence-based, longer-term therapy with men
Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned clinician wanting more confidence with male clients, our experienced clinical supervisors are here to support your growth.
Who a Psychology Supervisor Can Help
Note: You don’t need to “specialise in men” already – that’s where we come in.
Provisional psychologists
and early-career psychologists
Mid-career and senior clinicians
wanting more depth with male presentations
Allied health professionals
working in therapeutic roles (e.g. social workers, counsellors, NDIS providers)
Clinicians in private practice
who feel “stuck” or unsure how to engage and keep men in therapy longer term
What Clinical Supervision Services Offer
We provide flexible, tailored clinical supervision services, including:
- One-off case consultations: When you need a second pair of eyes or a sanity check
- Ongoing individual supervision: Monthly or fortnightly
- Small group supervision: Where appropriate and by arrangement
- In person (at our Melbourne clinics) or via telehealth (nationwide)
Psychology supervisor training and professional development can cover:
- Case formulation & treatment planning
- Engaging and retaining male clients in therapy
- Risk, suicidality and crisis work with men
- Trauma, phobias, anxiety, mood, addiction, neurodiversity and more
- Working in or transitioning to private practice
- Therapist wellbeing, boundaries and sustainability
All psychology supervision is evidence-based, practical and grounded in the realities of private practice.
Meet Our Clinical Supervisors
Jeremiah – Psychologist
Jeremiah is a mid-career psychologist with an organisational psychology background, bringing a unique lens to both individual work and workplace-related issues. He’s a guru in CBT and, in recent years, has developed a strong love for schema therapy.
His supervisory style is very direct and solution-focused - ideal for clinicians who want clear feedback, practical strategies and someone who won’t dance around the hard stuff. Jez values reflective practice & looks to incorporate this extensively within his supervision.
Find out more about Jeremiah.
Tom – Senior Clinical Psychologist
Tom is a Senior Clinical Psychologist who has worked across crisis response services and private practice. He has a special interest in neurodiversity and trauma, and is particularly strong in CBT and EMDR. Tom brings a calm, thoughtful presence to supervision, helping supervisees balance evidence-based practice with clinical intuition when working with complex male presentations.
Find out more about Tom.
Rohan – Psychologist
Rohan is a Registered Psychologist with experience across private practice and mental health support services, shaped by a previous career in hospitality. He brings a personable, authentic style, with particular interests in trauma therapy, addictions, specific phobias, and complex presentations. He works with supervisees on equal ground, creating a space where their ideas can be freely explored, examined, and challenged in service of helping develop confidence in their own clinical voice. Supervision with Rohan is warm, informal, and made to measure, while still offering structure, aconsistent challenge, and clear direction.
Find out more about Rohan.
Warren – Senior Psychologist
Warren is a consultant clinician at Blokes Psychology & senior clinician with decades of experience in the police force and security services prior to his transition into psychology. This background gives him a grounded, real-world understanding of trauma, risk, and high-stress environments.
He has a keen interest in trauma work and is well versed in CBT and family systems approaches, making him a valuable supervisor for clinicians working with complex family dynamics, first responders, and men in high-pressure roles.
Find out more about Waz.
Luca Cantavenera - Psychologist
Luca completed his sixth-year internship in late 2024 and provides both internal and external mentorship to interns and early-career psychologists. Drawing on his recent experience of navigating the internship pathway and transitioning into private practice, Luca offers practical guidance around managing the demands of early career practice, self-care, and the realities of the internship program. He brings a grounded, relatable perspective and is well placed to support clinicians in the early stages of their professional development.
Find out more about Luca.
Carl Nelms – Director & Clinical Psychologist
Founder and Director of Blokes Psychology, Carl has spent his career building a male-focused private practice and working therapeutically with men from all walks of life. He has extensive experience in long-term therapy, complex presentations, and the realities of running and working in private practice.
Carl’s supervision style is direct, down-to-earth and supportive, with a strong focus on clinical thinking, boundaries, and sustainable practice.
Find out more about Carl.
Professional Development & Training for Psychologists
While our primary focus is clinical supervision services, we also provide tailored professional development for psychologists and therapists, including:
- Workshops on engaging men in therapy
- Training on suicide risk, crisis presentations and safety planning with men
- In-house sessions for clinics or organisations working with male clients
These sessions can also support clinicians looking to build skills in supervision and leadership, including pathways toward psychology supervisor training.
All training is tailored, by arrangement and subject to availability.
If you’re interested in training or a custom PD session, please mention this in your enquiry.
How to Get Started with Clinical Supervision in Melbourne or Online
If you’re interested in clinical supervision Melbourne, consultation, or professional development with one of our psychology supervisors:
- Submit an enquiry via our general enquiry form
- Let us know:
- Your discipline and registration level
- What you’re looking for (e.g. ongoing supervision, one-off consult, group)
- Any preferences for supervisor and mode (in person/telehealth)
We’ll be in touch to discuss fit, availability and next steps.
Ready to deepen your work with men in therapy?
Use our enquiry form and select “External Supervision / PD” as your reason for contact.