Many therapists learn how to hold quietly — few are given a place to be found. In our systems, being competent often means being silent — even when something in us needs witnessing.
WHY ROOTS & MIRRORS?
Most therapists are trained to reflect for their clients — not with themselves in mind.
After years of education, supervision, and practice:
- you may feel competent, yet quietly stretched
- sessions may not feel hard, but they can feel heavy
- you may keep upskilling, reading, training — without feeling more grounded
- reflection can begin to feel like a luxury rather than a necessity
Roots & Mirrors exists to address this gap.
This is a space for therapists to reflect on the emotional, relational, and embodied impact of clinical work — so the work remains sustainable, ethical, and alive.
Experience this space with us!
Register for our inaugural session that is open to all therapists!
What is reflective supervision?
“What happened within you?” after the session
Reflective supervision is a structured space focused on the therapist’s internal experience of clinical work.
Rather than centring case correction or performance, reflective supervision invites attention to:
- emotional and embodied responses
- countertransference and relational dynamics
- how personal history, identity, power, and privilege shape practice
- the meanings therapists make of their work
Research and clinical literature consistently highlight reflective supervision as a protective factor against burnout and compassion fatigue, supporting therapist self‑awareness, ethical presence, and professional longevity.
At its core, reflective supervision asks not only “What happened in the session?”
but also “What happened within you?”
Join us for the inaugural session
WHO IS THIS SPACE FOR?
This space may be for you if:
- you are a practising therapist or mental health professional
- you want reflection, not instruction
- you feel emotionally full but can’t always name why
- you value ethical presence and sustainability in practice
- you want supervision that feels safe and non‑hierarchical
This space is not for you if:
- you are looking primarily for tools, techniques, or certification
- you expect case correction or performance evaluation
about the facilitator
Dr. Hargun Ahluwalia
Clinical Psychologist | Approved Supervisor | Reflective Practice Facilitator
Dr. Hargun Ahluwalia is a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne, Australia, with a clinical niche in trauma‑informed practice. Her work spans complex trauma presentations, with particular experience working with veterans and first responders.
Hargun is currently developing an intensive EMDR‑based practice and draws from a range of trauma‑focused modalities, including:
- EMDR
- EMDR 2.0
- Flash Technique
- IFS informed Parts Work
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure
She is a Psychology Board of Australia–approved supervisor and has facilitated:
- reflective practice supervision groups for psychologists
- reflective practice spaces within inpatient multidisciplinary mental health teams
Hargun’s facilitation style is relational, non‑hierarchical, and deeply reflective. She brings a steady, thoughtful presence that supports therapists in exploring their internal experience of the work — without judgment, instruction, or pressure to perform.
Roots & Mirrors Circle (closed group)
This is a space for:
- clarity, grounding, and ethical presence
- reflecting on emotional responses and countertransference
- exploring how therapists’ histories and identities shape therapeutic work
- reflection without performance
Here, we move beyond case discussion and theory to centre you; your emotional and embodied responses, the parts of you activated in the room, and the relational impact of the work you do.
Structure
- Duration: 3 months
- Frequency: Fortnightly meetings
- Format: Small, closed reflective circle
Process
The work unfolds gradually, from gentle self‑reflection to experiential inquiry. Themes such as power, privilege, the body, love, and growth are explored as lived experiences rather than abstract concepts.
The Focus
The focus is simple: deepening self‑awareness so you can show up more grounded, intentional, and relational, without having to do this work alone.
Participation
Participation in the Circle is by invitation, extended to therapists who experience resonance during the open workshop.
About The ADHD Chapter
About Us
The ADHD Chapter is a clinician-centred platform in India dedicated to accelerating empowerment, competence, and reflective practices among mental health professionals through its MHP Resource Initiative.
Our vision is to:
- Support evidence-informed clinical development
- Create spaces that honour both skill and self-reflection
- Cultivate a community where therapists can grow and be held
Roots & Mirrors is our first reflective supervision initiative — and it represents our belief that sustainable practice begins with the therapist’s inner landscape.
How YOU are in the room is as important as what you DO with the clients
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