Social Work Supervision, Workshops & Consultancy for Helping Professionals to Connect, Reflect and Grow

Liz Andrew-brake supervisor

You need space to process complexity, feel heard, and reconnect with why you do this work. For social workers, child protection practitioners, private practitioners and others in the helping professions.

This is the space for you.

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Your Challenge

You’re doing important work- but you’re overloaded, with nowhere to pause or recharge.
Every day, you hold other people’s stories, manage crises, juggle complex systems and ethical dilemmas- often without a moment to catch your breath. When the demands pile up, you can end up feeling:

  • Overwhelmed and rushed- so busy you don’t have space to step back and reflect

  • Isolated- like no one truly understands your reality

  • Stuck- unclear which boundary to set or how to tackle it

  • Just surviving- without the time or support to truly thrive

Supervision and support shouldn’t be another tick-box exercise. It needs to be the place where you can finally pause, think clearly, and move from mere survival into genuine growth.

Liz Andrew-Brake | Supervision & Coaching

Why Liz?

I’m Liz Andrew-Brake, an AASW-accredited social worker, supervisor and consultant. Over 18 years across child protection, community services and private practice in Australia, Aotearoa NZ and the UK have taught me what it truly takes to stay steady in this work. Here’s how I show up for you:

  • Empathic- I meet you with understanding, not judgement

  • Evidence-informed- I bring practical tools drawn from research and real-world practice

  • Flexible- I offer Zoom-friendly sessions in 1:1 or small-group formats to suit your rhythm

Kick Off Your Journey - 3 Simple Steps

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Schedule a free 15-minute intro call

Let’s clarify what support will help you most.

Book Your Free Call

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Choose your path

Tailored 1:1 supervision, small-group reflection, or a focused workshop

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Begin reflecting with confidence

Slow down, pause, and walk away with clear next steps.

Where you might be

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You don’t have to be in a crisis to benefit from support. Maybe you’re:

  • Feeling stuck or at a crossroads

  • Longing for clearer boundaries and balance

  • Processing complex cases or ethical dilemmas

  • Seeking support as a private practitioner

  • Building reflective capacity across your team

  • Or simply needing space that’s just for you

You don’t have to do it alone. The right support can hold space, offer perspective, and help you keep going without losing yourself in the work.

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What Success Looks Like

Imagine walking out of each session feeling

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Recharged

You’ve gained practical strategies to support your wellbeing

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Grounded

You know what’s yours to carry and what belongs to the system

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Connected

You’ve learned from peers or a supervisor who truly understands

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Growing

You’ve acquired new insights and skills to advance your practice

Liz Andrew-brake group-supervision
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Ready to Feel More Supported?

Choose your next step:
Book a Free Intro Call
Explore Individual Supervision
 Join Group Supervision
Browse Upcoming Workshops (COMING SOON)

Or simply get in touch,  I love connecting with practitioners.

 Testimonials

  • “I started working with Liz when I found myself feeling 'stuck' and missing a social work perspective in my work and workplace. She has been so insightful and supportive of my goals and has been an incredible guide as I have been able to work my way towards my career goals. She has also been able to help me stay on track for them so I don’t get distracted by all of the smaller issues that may happen on a micro level. Her passion for professional development and burnout prevention is so clear which has been incredibly useful during these times. This is a woman you want on your team!”

    Sam Goldrick, Social Worker

  • “I am more aware of how things impact me and now have tools to cope. Instead of using poor coping mechanisms such as denial or desensitisation, I now have practices in place to ensure issues are addressed as they occur.”

    Amber, Lawyer

  • "I was so lucky to find Liz when I'd just opened my practice. Liz is based in Sydney and we've done all of our sessions online... its worked beautifully. Liz is fundamental not only to my business but to my mental health. She provides me a clear, calm, peaceful and humour- filled space to reflect on my work. But perhaps most importantly she allows me to be me. Liz thank you so much for your guidance and support. My business wouldn't be what it is without you. I'm so very grateful for you."

    Sarah Newbold, Social Worker

I talk a lot about Connect | Reflect | Grow ⁠ It’s the thread that runs through all of my work.⁠ ⁠ For me it’s about:⁠ • connecting with yourself and others in the work⁠ • making space to reflect, rather than just reacting⁠ &bul
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