CPBAO Supervision
At the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights, we offer clinical supervision for clinicians completing authorized supervised practice toward registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). Supervision emphasizes psychodynamic case conceptualization, ethical decision-making, professional judgment, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and competency development.
This process supports members working toward autonomous practice, as well as clinicians seeking to expand their clinical and assessment competencies.
Please note: Clinical supervision through the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights supports CPBAO registration requirements when aligned with the member’s approved supervised practice plan, declared areas of competence, and CPBAO’s expectations.
What Clinical Supervision Do We Offer?
Our Supervisor
Associate Therapist & Supervisor
Psychologist, Alberta & Ontario
Dr. Daniel Rochman
At the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights, we provide clinical supervision for members completing authorized supervised practice toward registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). Supervision supports competency development in areas such as assessment and evaluation, intervention and consultation, ethics, professional judgment, and interpersonal practice.
For psychologist and psychological associate registration, CPBAO generally requires 1,500 hours of authorized supervised practice in Ontario over at least 12 months, under the supervision of two CPBAO members authorized for autonomous practice. Candidates must also complete applicable CPBAO registration requirements, which may include the EPPP, Jurisprudence and Ethics Examination, and Oral Examination.
Supervision sessions emphasize psychodynamic case conceptualization, transference and countertransference analysis, ethical practice, assessment and diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and readiness for autonomous practice.
Please note: Clinical supervision through the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights may support CPBAO registration requirements when aligned with the supervisee’s approved supervision arrangement, declared areas of competence, registration category, and CPBAO expectations. For full details, please visit https://cpbao.ca
CPBAO Supervision Requirements
Clinical supervision is an essential part of ongoing professional development in psychotherapy and psychology. At the Centre for Psychodynamic Insights, we offer clinical supervision provided by a Registered Psychologist for clinicians seeking guidance, growth, expertise, and reflective practice.
Supervision is a collaborative process which is designed to deepen clinical understanding, enhance therapeutic effectiveness, and ensure ethical, patient-centred care. It offers a supportive and structured space to think critically about clinical material, explore the therapist–patient relationship, and integrate psychodynamic principles into practice.
How Is Supervision Important?
Topics Covered in Clinical Supervision
Each clinical supervision session is centred on the supervisee’s goals and clinical context. Common areas of focus include:
Case formulation and conceptualization from a psychodynamic perspective
Understanding transference, countertransference, and unconscious processes
Working with resistance, defence mechanisms, and therapeutic impasses
Navigating ethical and professional dilemmas
Developing and maintaining therapeutic boundaries
Integrating cultural and contextual factors into casework
Enhancing self-awareness and emotional resilience in clinical work
Reviewing session recordings, notes, or case summaries (as appropriate)
Professional self-care and burnout prevention
Collaborative “guest therapist” demonstrations
Supervision may also include discussions about assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapist development within different professional frameworks (e.g., CAP, CRPO, CPBAO, or other regulatory bodies).
Registered Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counsellors
Graduate students or interns completing clinical placements
Early-career clinicians seeking guidance toward independent practice
Experienced practitioners looking to deepen their psychodynamic work
Who Can Participate in Clinical Supervision?
Our clinical supervision services are for:
We tailor supervision to each supervisee’s level of training, area of focus, theoretical orientation, and professional goals.
While both clinical and peer supervision include reflection and learning, they serve two distinct purposes.
Clinical supervision is a formal process led by a qualified and experienced clinician who assumes evaluative and educational responsibility. It focuses on ensuring professional standards, exploring the patient-therapist relationship, supporting competency development, and prioritizing patient well-being.
In contrast, peer supervision, which the clinic also offers, is a collegial exchange between practitioners at similar levels of experience. Although it is valuable for mutual learning and a collaboration of ideas, it does not fulfill the regulatory or licensing requirements of professional colleges and lacks the evaluative oversight of formal supervision.
How Clinical Supervision Differs from Peer Supervision
Rates
Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision Session | 60 minutes | $210