Clinical Supervision at Valley Connections Counselling
Led by Amanda Youssef, MEd, RP, CCC, offering CRPO-compliant clinical supervision and group cohorts across Burlington, Hamilton, and Ontario.
Since 2017, Valley Connections Counselling has proudly offered Clinical Supervision. This includes individual, dyadic, and clinical supervision and consultation groups tailored to the needs of mental health professionals and students across Canada. Our supervision is designed to foster professional growth, support ethical practice, and create meaningful peer connections in a supportive and confidential environment.
Our Clinical Supervision Groups are facilitated by Amanda Youssef, a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Amanda brings over 16 years of clinical experience and more than 17,000 hours of direct client contact to her supervision work. Since 2016, she has been providing clinical supervision to a wide range of professionals working in the mental health field.
Throughout her years of practice, Amanda has supervised hundreds of clinicians, including Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Social Workers, and Clinical Counsellors, representing various professional colleges and regulatory bodies across Canada. Her experience spans a wide range of supervisory formats, including individual, dyadic, and group supervision, and she supports professionals at every stage of their development — from practicum students, to Qualifying RP’s, to established, seasoned clinicians practicing independently.
Amanda’s approach to supervision is rooted in relational safety, respect, and cultural responsiveness. She is deeply committed to creating a space where supervisees feel both supported and challenged to grow. Drawing from a range of evidence-based therapeutic models—including Relational-Cultural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behaviour and Mindfulness-Based Approaches—Amanda tailors her supervision to meet the unique needs of each group and individual. Her style emphasizes reflective practice, ethical decision-making, and the development of clinical insight.
In line with her commitment to continued professional development, Amanda holds a Clinical Supervision Certificate from Wilfrid Laurier University. This advanced training further enhances her ability to offer supervision that is competent, ethical, and attuned to the evolving needs of the mental health field.
All Clinical Supervision Groups at Valley Connections Counselling are fully CRPO-compliant, meaning they are led by a qualified clinical supervisor and are limited to eight participants or fewer to ensure meaningful engagement and focused attention for each member.
If you’d like to learn more about Amanda as a supervisor, you can read her article:
Why Choose Group Supervision?
Group supervision offers a variety of benefits for mental health professionals, including:
Current Offers
Amanda is available for individual and dyadic clinical supervision. If you would like to meet with her, please click here book a consultation with her.
Amanda also facilitates three distinct types of virtual supervision groups through Valley Connections Counselling. These groups are conducted securely via Zoom, offering flexibility and accessibility to professionals across regions. See below for the dates of times of each group.
Whether you’re a student, a newly registered therapist, or a seasoned practitioner seeking ongoing support, we invite you to join a supervision group that aligns with your professional needs and goals.
To inquire or register, please contact Amanda directly at amanda@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca
Professional Connections Groups
These groups are designed to provide Registered Psychotherapists with a supportive environment to connect with peers, discuss cases, ask questions, and enhance their professional practice. With a maximum of 8 members per group, these sessions aid in meeting the CRPO requirements for clinical supervision hours. These hours can also be used towards the required professional development (40 hours every two years).
**First Wednesday of each month:** 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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**Second Thursday of each month:** 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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**Fourth Thursday of each month:** 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Please note:
- A primary supervisor is required, as the group facilitator does not replace this role. You will need to provide your primary supervisor’s contact details upon registration. If you would like to seek primary supervision from Amanda, please email her directly: amanda@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca
The cost is $67.50 per hour, with a required commitment to attend for a minimum of 6 months.
Professional Consultation Groups
These groups are for practitioners who have completed the hour requirements for supervision with the CRPO and are in independent practice. If you are seeking the opportunity to connect with other Registered Psychotherapists, discuss cases, ask questions, and obtain support in your professional practice, this group will likely appeal to you. This group is NOT capped at 8 members, meaning that if you are still looking to log clinical supervision hours for the CRPO, it will not qualify. These hours may be used toward some of the required professional development hours (40 hours every two years).
**Third Thursday of each month:** 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The cost is $45 per hour, with a required commitment to attend for a minimum of 6 months.
SOS (Supervision of Supervisors)
This offers a collaborative space for supervisors to connect and discuss key aspects of their role. Topics include ethical practice, boundary management, effective use of self, administrative duties, and various supervision modalities (individual, dyadic, group). We also address practical concerns like fee setting and contract development. This group is particularly beneficial for those new to clinical supervision.
**Second Wednesday of each month:** 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM,
The cost is $67.50 per hour, with a required commitment to attend for a minimum of 6 months.
Valley's Therapists Providing Clinical Supervision
Amanda Youssef
Registered Psychotherapist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Clinical Supervisor
Family Mediator & Certified Meditation Instructor
Founder & Executive Director
Kiara Panetta
Registered Psychotherapist
Certified EMDRIA Therapist
NIHB & EMDR Therapist
Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Lead
Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Supervision
Q: Do your clinical supervision hours count toward CRPO registration requirements?
A: Yes. All clinical supervision provided at Valley Connections Counselling is fully compliant with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) regulations. Our primary clinical supervisor, Amanda Youssef (MEd, RP, CCC), meets all CRPO criteria: over 5 years of post-graduation clinical experience, independent practice status (1,000+ DCC / 150+ supervision hours), and hundreds of hours of advanced supervisory training and active experience.
Q: What formats of clinical supervision do you offer?
A: We offer 1:1 individual supervision, dyadic supervision (2 supervisees), and group supervision cohorts (capped at 8 supervisees to ensure ample case consultation time and adhere to CRPO group limits). We provide both individual and group formats to help supervisees maintain the CRPO-required 50/50 balance between individual/dyadic and group supervision hours.
Q: Do you provide supervision for RP (Qualifying) registrants and experienced RPs?
A: Yes. We support RP (Qualifying) registrants working toward their 100 supervision hours and 450 Direct Client Contact (DCC) hours, as well as Registered Psychotherapists working toward full independent practice status (1,000 DCC / 150 supervision hours). We also offer specialized consultation for Independent Practitioners and Supervision of Supervisors for supervisors and practice leaders.
Q: Is clinical supervision available online across Ontario?
A: Yes. While Valley Connections Counselling is rooted in Burlington and Hamilton, Ontario, our clinical supervision and group cohorts are available virtually across all of Ontario and Canada via secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platforms.
Q: What clinical modalities and areas of practice do you supervise?
A: Supervision at Valley Connections Counselling with Amanda Youssef, MEd, RP, CCC, covers a broad range of modalities, with specialized depth in complex trauma, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based approaches, integrative methods, CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based methods, Imago, The Gottman Method, ethical decision-making, and private practice business management.
To book with Amanda, email:
amanda@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca
or click below to book online: