I am so grateful to have found you before the commencement of Evergreen. Private practice can be an isolating experience, yet your regular check-ins and genuine openness to any question I brought gave me something invaluable - not only did I feel supported, I felt confident in the support I was offering my clients.

I came to each session with questions I had gathered over the preceding weeks, and no matter how small or unconventional they were, I always felt safe raising them, knowing the conversation would only sharpen my practice. When something arose between sessions - when a question felt too pressing to hold until the next scheduled date - I would reach out by text or phone, and you were there. Even a ten-minute call. That was never part of your role as a supervisor, yet it speaks to who you are: trauma-informed, empathetic, and genuinely invested in the people you work with. The support you offered was truly holistic. Whether it was a gentle reminder that I am not obligated to take on a client who makes me uncomfortable, or an encouraging nudge to pursue an outstanding bill, you consistently reflected back the worth of my work in a way that stayed with me.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. We laughed early at the start of our time together when I acknowledged that we sometimes approach things a little differently - but I think we have both grown to appreciate how beautifully complex and multi-layered social work really is. I came to treasure your directness, because your answers did not just resolve my questions; they built something lasting in my professional judgement. Through your background and your years of experience across health settings, I gained a window into ways of working I may never have encountered otherwise, and for that knowledge I am deeply grateful.

You are a wonderful supervisor and a wonderful person - someone who has overcome a great deal and who leads with that hard-won wisdom. Your willingness to be empathetic, and at times genuinely proud of me, has given me invaluable self-belief.

Thank you, sincerely.

— Franchesca Isla

I feel grateful to have had the support and guidance of Candice. She has such a genuine ability to make me feel seen, heard and understood, and creates a space where I feel safe to reflect, explore and grow.

She brings such a beautiful balance of compassion, practical guidance and thoughtful reflection. Her extensive experience has been such a valuable resource in helping me develop my capacity within my own role. She offers guidance and perspective that has helped me better understand and conceptualise situations, while also giving me practical ideas that I can take into my work. 

Through her support, I’ve developed a greater sense of compassion and understanding for myself, which has been incredibly meaningful both personally and professionally. I can definitely see the impact she has had on my professional growth, confidence and the way I approach my work.

— GTomkinson