My qualifications and your trust
Discover the foundation of our expertise. Roger Vallance Supervision is built on a strong academic background and extensive counselling qualifications, ensuring you receive grounded, experienced, and diversity-respectful supervision.
- Academic qualificiations
- Counselling qualifications
I am a member of the Catholic religious order Marist Brothers. In Australia and internationaly the Marist Brothers are invloved in education across a wide spectrum of serivces both within Catholic oganisatoins, ie schools, and social activities of youth welfare. and socialdevelopment.
I am in good standing with the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Please refer to the section "Registrations" below on this page.
Individual, professional references for Roger are available on request.
My solid academic foundation
Roger Vallance's supervision services are underpinned by a robust academic history, including a BA (Hons), MEd, and PhD. This comprehensive educational background ensures a deep theoretical understanding and a research-informed approach to all supervisory practices.
Specialised counselling expertise
Beyond academic theory, Roger holds a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Bachelor Psychology Studies and a Master of Clinical Counselling. He possesses certifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), as well as numerous specialty short courses in eating disorders, suicidality and its prevention, men's mental health issues, compassion focussed therapy (CFT), anxiety, depression and adolescent counselling, providing a versatile and effective toolkit for supporting clients.
Registrations
I would like to affirm my qualifications in child safety and ethical conduct.
I have a Queensland BlueCard [Working with Children Check] : # 2309568 / 3
I am in good standing with the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane: ACMR number 2DF5-46FC
Accredited PACFA Clinical Registrant No: 23012,PACFA accredited Supervisor, accredited Mental Health Professional.
Australian Association of Supervisors AAoS member number: 803271
QCT Registration Number: 757822
As part of my professional growth I also undertake regular professional supervision as required by my registrations and also be my commitment to professional growth, self care and self-reflective practice.
Why choose Roger Vallance Supervision?
What sets us apart is the unique blend of solid, grounded academic qualifications upon which extensive experience and diverse practice are built. This ensures a comprehensive, insightful, and adaptable approach to clinical and pastoral supervision.
"In addition to his direct counselling work, Roger has made a significant contribution to the profession through supervision and mentoring. He has been strongly committed to providing placement opportunities for counsellors in training and has offered ongoing clinical supervision to practising counsellors, and interns. His supervisory style is thoughtful, supportive, and appropriately challenging, and is underpinned by a strong ethical framework and a genuine commitment to reflective practice. Roger also offers pastoral supervision to those working in ministry and parish roles." Kevin Colahan, Psychologist.