Guidance, mentoring and supervision

Clinical Supervision & EMDR Consultation in Ottawa and Virtual

Looking for clinical supervision in Ottawa that feels grounded, collaborative, and growth‑oriented?

At Vistas Psychotherapy & Wellness, we offer nervous‑system‑informed, evidence‑aligned clinical supervision and EMDR consultation for psychotherapists, counsellors, interns, and mental health professionals in Ottawa and across Ontario. Supervision is available in person in Ottawa and through secure virtual care across the province.You’re welcome to reach out for a free 15–20 minute consultation to see whether our approach feels like a good fit for your current season of practice.Some clinicians come to supervision seeking practical feedback. Others are looking for a steadier inner horizon — a place to reflect on complex cases, trauma exposure, ethical dilemmas, or imposter feelings. Our aim is to help you find a wider vista in your work, one that holds both your clients and your nervous system with care.

Let us support your professional growth

How our clinical supervision supports your practice

Clinical supervision at Vistas Psychotherapy & Wellness is rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and nervous‑system awareness.

Supervision may support you to:

Feel less alone with complex, trauma‑laden, or emotionally heavy clinical material
Deepen your skills in EMDR, somatic‑informed, and attachment‑focused work
Integrate supporting tools — like mindfulness, gentle breathwork, yoga‑informed regulation — into talk therapy
Explore your clinical identity, boundaries, and professional values
Notice early signs of compassion fatigue or burnout and respond before they build
Develop your unique integrative framework grounded in solid evidence based therapeutic practices that cross modalities

Our Clinic Director, Amanda Carver, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist, provides individual clinical supervision and EMDR consultation, drawing on an integrative orientation that includes EMDR, CBT, ACT and DBT‑informed strategies, somatic and polyvagal‑informed practices, attachment‑focused therapy, mindful movement, and meditation.

We also offer group and dyadic supervision, as well as on‑demand workshops and professional development. Topics may include EMDR protocol refinement, nervous‑system‑informed practice, trauma‑aware care, therapist imposter feelings, compassion fatigue, and practice management considerations.

If you’re also seeking your own therapy alongside supervision, our team provides private psychotherapy in Ottawa for adults and teens navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns.

Learn AT VISTAS

What to expect from clinical supervision

Every supervisory relationship is a little different, and we co‑create the frame with you. A typical supervision process may include:

1. Initial consultation

You’re invited to book a brief, free consultation to:

Share your current practice context (student, qualifying, independent, community‑based, private practice)
Clarify your supervision needs (CRPO requirements, EMDR consultation hours, support with trauma‑heavy caseloads, nervous‑system‑informed integration)
Ask questions about our approach, logistics, and fees
‍

This meeting is also a chance to notice how your body feels in the conversation — spacious, tight, cautious, curious. That felt sense can be an important compass when choosing a supervisor.
‍

2. Goal‑setting and scaffolding

In early sessions, we spend time clarifying your goals. Common themes include:

Building confidence with complex trauma or dissociation
Honouring cultural safety and working effectively with Indigenous and First Nations clients, and LGBTQIA+ communities
Integrating somatic practices, mindfulness, and yoga‑informed interventions in a trauma‑sensitive way
Navigating boundaries, self‑disclosure, and role clarity
Meeting regulatory requirements while staying connected to your values

We then set a flexible plan so each session has enough structure to feel containing, and enough spaciousness to follow what is alive in your work.
‍

3. Session flow

Clinical supervision sessions often weave together:

Case consultation: reviewing scenarios, identifying themes, and exploring possible interventions
Nervous‑system check‑ins: noticing how your own body responds to particular clients or themes, and gently exploring regulation strategies
Skills and protocol refinement: especially around EMDR, and somatic‑informed interventions, for those who are opting to use these in their own practices
Reflective practice: exploring countertransference, identity, power, and positionality and safe and effective use of self

You’re always invited to name what you need in a given session — more skills, more space to process, or a blend.
‍

4. Practicalities and fees

Supervision is offered in‑person in Ottawa when scheduling allows, and virtually across Ontario.

Fees vary supervision modality (group, dyadic, or individual) generally ranging from $60–$175 per session. Sliding‑scale spots may be available, particularly for interns or clinicians with financial need.

You’re welcome to contact us for current fee details and to explore options.

Ottawa virtual clinical supervision

Many clinicians appreciate the flexibility and accessibility of online care. Our Ottawa virtual clinical supervision is offered through PHIPA‑compliant telehealth platforms — the same secure systems we use for client sessions across Ontario.

Virtual supervision can help:

Reduce travel time between sessions or workplaces
Create continuity when moving between home‑based and office‑based practice
Make it easier to access nervous‑system regulation tools (movement, grounding objects, a favourite drink) while on screen

You are responsible for choosing a private, secure location, using headphones when needed, and managing device security. We mirror the same confidentiality standards we maintain for client care.

Clinical supervision in Ottawa and across Ontario

Vistas Psychotherapy & Wellness offers clinical supervision services Ottawa clinicians can access both in‑person and virtually. Our broader practice also supports therapy clients through services such as EMDR therapy, integrative mental health, individual yoga instruction, naturopathy, and wellness workshops.

For clinicians based elsewhere, we also offer clinical supervision in Toronto and province‑wide virtual supervision and consultation.

Our Ottawa‑based team includes therapists with expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression, nervous‑system regulation, and culturally attuned care. This breadth allows supervision conversations to draw from multiple perspectives while keeping your own theoretical orientation at the centre.

Who supervision is for

Our clinical supervision and EMDR consultation may be a fit if you are

A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying or Independent) seeking CRPO‑recognized supervision hours
A counsellor or therapist working in community settings, hospitals, schools, or private practice
An intern or practicum student seeking structured support and mentorship
An established clinician wanting a refresh of EMDR protocols, somatic‑informed tools, or nervous‑system‑aware frameworks

We also welcome clinicians who work with specific populations, including Indigenous and First Nations communities, queer and trans clients, and those navigating intergenerational trauma.

FAQs about clinical supervision services in Ottawa
‍

How do I get started with clinical supervision services Ottawa clinicians can access?

You’re welcome to reach out to Vistas Wellness to book a free 15–20 minute consultation. It’s a low‑pressure space to share what you’re looking for, ask questions about our approach, and get a felt sense of whether the relationship feels like a good fit for you.
‍

Do you offer Ottawa virtual clinical supervision if I live outside the city?

Yes. If you’re practising anywhere in Ontario and supervision with a Registered Psychotherapist meets your regulatory requirements, you can usually attend virtual supervision from wherever you are in the province.
‍

Can supervision hours with Vistas Wellness count toward CRPO requirements?

Supervision with a Registered Psychotherapist who meets CRPO’s criteria may count toward your required hours. Because regulations can shift, it’s always wise to double‑check with CRPO and confirm that the specific supervisor you choose aligns with your category’s requirements.

Amanda Carver, M.Ed., R.P., meets all CRPO requirements for clinical supervision, and is also an EMDRIA approved Consultant in Training.
‍

Do you provide EMDR consultation as part of clinical supervision in Ottawa?

Yes. EMDR consultation is available and often woven into supervision when helpful. We focus on protocol refinement, case formulation, and integrating EMDR in a trauma‑aware, nervous‑system‑aligned way. This can be especially supportive if you’re newly trained, returning to EMDR after a break, or working with complex trauma presentations.
‍

I’m a new therapist feeling anxious or “not good enough.” Is that appropriate to bring to supervision?

Absolutely. Many therapists — at every stage of practice — experience self‑doubt, imposter feelings, or performance anxiety. Supervision is a steady place to explore these experiences, notice how they show up in your body and your practice, and gently build more internal spaciousness and self‑trust, as well as a sense of how to use these to enhance your clinical skills and deepen the therapeutic process with clients.
‍

Do you only supervise therapists who share your modalities, like EMDR or Attachment-focused therapy?

No. We work with clinicians from a wide range of orientations. Our lens is integrative and nervous‑system‑informed, but supervision is about helping you deepen your approach — not turning you into a copy of your supervisor. In fact, we love to help cliniciand deepen and solidify their own therapeutic identity and develop a strong sense of their own theory of integration!
‍

Is there a difference between clinical supervision in Ottawa and what you offer in Toronto?

The overall philosophy is the same across locations: trauma‑aware, nervous‑system‑aligned, collaborative supervision. Practical details — like available time slots, virtual versus in‑person options, or group offerings — may differ between Ottawa and Toronto.
‍

Can I see you for my own therapy and also receive supervision?

In many cases, it’s clearer and more supportive to keep therapy and supervision with different practitioners so each relationship can stay clean and focused. We’re happy to talk with you about options within the broader Vistas team. However, supervision often involves exploration of how the personal and professional intersect as part of developing safe and effective use of self. We welcome discussion of personal issues and dynamics in supervision, while we leave the treatment of those issues to the process between you and your primary therapist.
‍

Get the support you need for your practice today

If you’re ready to explore a steadier horizon in your work, you’re invited to reach out and book a brief consultation about our clinical supervision services Ottawa clinicians can access in-person or virtually. Together, we can map out the kind of support that may help your practice feel more regulated, spacious, and sustainable over time.

Book Appointment Learn more about the conditions we treat