Individual & Group Supervision

Shauna Dawn Paynter conducts our supportive, and educational program for practitioners here at Safe & Sound Therapeutics Inc.

Safe & Sound Supervision—is a space where professional development is rooted in depth, presence, and purpose. With over a decade of experience in private clinical practice and 16 years as an educator and mentor, our supervisior, Shauna Paynter, brings a uniquely integrated approach to supervision—one that blends neuroscience, somatic awareness, spiritual inquiry, and relational attunement.

Supervision That Nourishes Your Roots

Here at Safe & Sound we offer person-centred, humanistic supervision grounded in the belief that healing and professional growth emerge from the inside out. Our approach honours each supervisee as a whole person—body, mind, and spirit—and integrates the wisdom of Carl Rogers, Irvin Yalom, Dr. Daniel Siegel, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. James Hollis, and Jungian and transpersonal psychology.

Supervision sessions are relational, experiential, and deeply reflective—supporting you in developing both clinical skill and professional identity. Whether you're a student, new graduate, seasoned clinician, or supervisor-of-supervisors, we aim to meet you at your growth edge with compassion, insight, and fierce care.

Areas of Specialization

• Neurodiversity, including Autism Spectrum and ADHD (in both children and adults)

• Workplace mental health, team culture, and consultation for complex organizational systems

• Supporting families navigating neurodivergence and divorce

• Integrating somatic, spiritual, and creative approaches in both therapy and supervision

Depth-Informed, Integrative Practice

Our approach to supervision is grounded in the science of interpersonal neurobiology, the power of somatic awareness, and the art of human connection. Drawing on frameworks from transpersonal psychology, Jungian depth work, and embodied learning, supporting practitioners in expanding their clinical intuition, refining their professional identity, and developing greater emotional and nervous system literacy.

Supervision becomes a space where the technology of the body—its signals, sensations, and rhythms—is honored as a guide for insight, attunement, and growth. Through reflective dialogue and experiential exploration, supervisees are invited to embody their full potential as grounded, effective, and self-aware practitioners.

Professional Affiliations & Training of Our Clinical Supervisor: 

• Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), BCACC

• M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology – Sofia University (Palo Alto, CA)

• Trained under Dr. Natalie Rogers (daughter of Carl Rogers)

• B.Sc. in Biology – UBC

• Professional Teaching Certification – University of Victoria

• Extensive ongoing training in clinical supervision, somatic psychology, and interpersonal neurobiology

Join Our Supervision Community

Whether you're seeking 1:1 supervision, group learning, continuing education credits (CECs), or a community of like-minded practitioners, Safe & Sound offers a warm, grounded, and spiritually aligned space for your professional journey.

Supervision is more than oversight. It’s a path of awakening, refinement, and rooted growth.

Contact us to join our waitlist and begin your journey in Safe & Sound Supervision.