Consultation is an opportunity for professionals to obtain support and knowledge that will help them excel in their work with clients. Different from supervision, the consultant does not evaluate employee performance. The specific purpose of each consultation session will vary based on the needs and interests of those participating in the meeting. Generally, the purposes of consultation include:
Professional development,
Increased capability and confidence,
Space for reflection and emotional support,
And ensuring services provided to clients are safe, ethical, and competent.
Penney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Supervisor in the state of Maine and maintains multiple national certifications in trauma treatment. Penney is also a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor as well as an approved EMDR Consultant.
When meeting with a new consultee, the first session begins with a few moments of introduction after which the consultee is asked to identify their expectations, questions, needs, and/or hopes for the consultation meetings. Consultation content is then built around what is identified as wanted and needed. With over 20 years of experience in clinical consultation, it can only be said no two consultation meetings are ever the same. If you are interested in a meeting to determine “fit,” please email penney@penneysiddiqui.com.
