Clinical Supervision with Cecilia Mannella, MSW, RSW
Grounded in Narrative Therapy, Feminist Theory, and Anti-Oppressive Practice
Are you a therapist seeking a collaborative, reflective, and deeply relational space to grow your clinical practice? My group supervision sessions offer a supportive and intellectually engaging environment for therapists who want to deepen their understanding of Narrative Therapy and integrate anti-oppressive and feminist frameworks into their work.
I’ve trained extensively with Dr. Stephen Madigan through the Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy and bring over two decades of clinical experience and teaching to supervision. I’m known for my ability to help clinicians strengthen their narrative practice, refine their use of language and story in therapy, and stay grounded in the ethics of collaboration, curiosity, and social justice.
My approach to supervision is rooted in Narrative Therapy, feminist theory, and an anti-oppressive framework — approaches that don’t just guide how I practice, but how I see people.
WHAT WE WORK ON
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Professional Identity Development
Exploring & strengthening your identity as a therapist or social worker, clarifying your values, & building confidence in your professional role.
Case Consultation & Strategy
Collaborative problem-solving to refine your approach with specific clients, navigate complex cases, and develop more effective interventions.
Expanding Your Clinical Toolkit
Learning new therapeutic modalities, evidence-based approaches, and intervention strategies to better serve diverse client needs.
Theoretical Grounding & Integration
Deepening your understanding of therapeutic frameworks and integrating theory into your practice with clarity and intention.
Managing Personal Triggers
Building awareness and skills to work effectively with clients who activate your own emotional responses, while maintaining therapeutic boundaries.
Team Dynamics & Collaboration
Strengthening team culture, improving communication, and fostering supportive working relationships within your practice or organization.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Deconstructing self-doubt, fear, limiting beliefs, and imposter thoughts that hold you back from stepping fully into your expertise.
Leading & Navigating Change
Implementing organizational shifts, managing transitions, and supporting growth within yourself and your team with confidence.
Advanced Therapeutic Skills
Developing challenging, confrontation, and feedback skills to deepen therapeutic work and facilitate meaningful client change.
WHY CHOOSE CLINICAL SUPERVISION?
Supervision is offered on an individual, dyad & group basis.
Group supervision brings together 4-6 therapists in Canada who want to or are currently practicing from a Narrative Therapy lens.
In our 90-minute monthly group sessions, you'll receive:
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We'll use transcripts to dive into question asking
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Deconstructing our questions
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Dive deep into the ecology of the therapist (why we ask the questions we ask)
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Clinical case consultation on your most challenging cases
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Peer perspectives from therapists at similar practice stages
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Community connection that breaks the isolation of solo practice
Group supervision offers the professional development you need with the community support that makes the journey sustainable—all at a more accessible price point than individual supervision.