SERVICES
The Messy Human provides professional supervision and burnout informed coaching for people working in emotionally demanding helping and care based roles.
Drawing on experience across mental health, family violence, sexual violence, suicide prevention, advocacy and multidisciplinary support, our approach is grounded in honest conversation, professional reflection and genuine human connection.
We recognise the whole person behind the practitioner, because while we bring ourselves into our work, we are more than the work we do. Our services create space to reflect on the person, the practitioner and the systems they work within, supporting healthier and more sustainable ways of working
SUPERVISION
Professional supervision for social workers navigating complex and emotionally demanding work, with space to think more clearly about the pressures, responsibilities, and realities of practice.
In this space, we can navigate:
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ethical complexity
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emotional exhaustion
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workplace pressure and difficult dynamics
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boundaries and over responsibility
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compassion fatigue
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difficult client experiences
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professional identity and direction
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decision making and accountability
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staying connected to yourself, your values, and who you are beyond the work
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, uncertain, or simply need somewhere to think more honestly about the impact of the work, supervision creates space for curiosity, reflection, challenge, and the messy realities of being human.
For helping professionals who are highly capable on the outside while quietly running on exhaustion underneath it.
Our coaching conversations may explore:
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burnout and emotional depletion
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chronic stress and emotional overload
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guilt, people pleasing, and over functioning
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boundaries and capacity
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emotional load and responsibility
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reconnecting with life outside of work
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values conflict and professional pressure
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creating more sustainable routines and ways of working
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navigating change, uncertainty, or recalibration
Wherever you are at, our role is not to push you harder or convince you to become more resilient, but to help you make sense of what is happening and find a more sustainable way forward.
BURNOUT INFORMED COACHING
WHAT SUPPORT CAN MAKE SPACE FOR
Support looks different for everyone. But sometimes, having a space that is just for you can help you:
Feel less alone, lighter and more grounded, and find clarity when work feels messy.
Reduce overwhelm and emotional exhaustion, and strengthen confidence in your practice.
Develop healthier, sustainable boundaries, and process the emotional impact of helping work
Reconnect with your values and purpose, while building a career that supports your wellbeing too
Remember. You matter, too
BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT
All appointments are conducted via telehealth using Zoom.
Our fees reflect the time and professional support provided throughout both the initial and ongoing stages of engagement:
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Initial Appointment: 75 minutes | $220
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Ongoing Appointments: 60 minutes | $175
To arrange your first appointment, please contact our admin team on (03) 6351 5647 or email admin@themessyhuman.com.au
Existing clients can book appointments online using the link below.