The Supervision Circle with Dr. Saira
Supervision for the Clients Your Training Didn't Prepare You For
Transpersonal approaches you can bring into your sessions, a small circle of practitioners, and the confidence to stay with clients when the usual tools don't land.
In Practice Since 2007
Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor and two-time TEDx speaker
Sound Familiar?
You know the tools. Then a client sits down with something the tools don't quite reach.
Grief with a spiritual edge
The loss that's also a crisis of faith or meaning, and you're not sure how far to go there.
A pattern three generations deep
The family story your client keeps repeating, and you can feel the weight of everyone behind it.
A culture your program covered in one afternoon
You want to get it right, and you don't want your client to have to translate themselves for you.
You'll start to feel like the world is an awful place, because the stories you hear are about awful things. You have to remember you're only seeing a small slice of someone's life.
Dr. Saira, to every counsellor she teaches
The circle
Supervision That Deepens Your Work
Supervision is where you put those stories down, think clearly about your clients, and find your own therapeutic voice.
Over 10 monthly sessions on Zoom, you'll bring real cases, practice blending spirituality with evidence-based methods in a way that fits each client, and learn alongside a small group of practitioners who care about this work as much as you do.
10
live sessions
12
practitioners, max
2 hrs
each session
What you get
A Steady Place to Bring the Hard Cases
Case consultation
Time in every session to bring a case and think it through together.
Spirit and meaning in practice
Evidence-informed use of spiritual principles, including clients in spiritual crisis.
Culture in the room
Cultural and diversity considerations in real cases, not just in theory.
Ethics, worked through
Support thinking through ethical dilemmas with peers and a seasoned supervisor.
A Supervision Hub between sessions
A private space with a Discussion Forum for questions, resources and session links, moderated by Dr. Saira.
You, as the instrument
Bringing your own life experience into the work, without overusing it.
Your supervisor
Dr. Saira Sabzaali, Ph.D.
Dr. Saira has been in practice as a counsellor since 2007 and has provided clinical supervision since 2020. She has taught in master's-level counselling programs, supported students through practicums and internships, delivered continuing education for established counsellors, and given two TEDx talks.
As a supervisor, she helps clinicians develop their own therapeutic voice and bring wisdom traditions together with current best practice in mental health.
"Dr." refers to a doctorate in transpersonal psychology. Dr. Saira is not a medical doctor or a psychologist. More about Dr. Saira
What Practitioners Say
"Her rare ability to articulate, communicate, collaborate, and teach these concepts that all counsellors need to know is exceptional."
Registered Clinical Counsellor
"Dr. Saira is seasoned, supportive and truly special! Her guidance over many years has consistently up-leveled my work with clients and contributed to my own well-being in transformative ways."
Executive Coach
"Dr. Saira can capture, inspire, and ignite your attention, and make you feel supported, accepted, and hopeful."
Workshop Participant
Next cohort · January 2027
Reserve Your Seat
10 live sessions on Zoom · First Monday of the month * · 6:00 to 8:00 pm Pacific
Session dates
No sessions in August or December. *January and September are moved from the first Monday. All sessions 6:00 to 8:00 pm Pacific.
CCPA / BCACC members
$999 CAD / year
or 10 monthly payments of $105
- 10 live sessions on Zoom
- Case consultation
- Members' community
- Recordings on request if you miss a session
Membership number required at checkout
Other affiliations & coaches
$1,199 CAD / year
or 10 monthly payments of $125
- 10 live sessions on Zoom
- Case consultation
- Members' community
- Recordings on request if you miss a session
No membership number needed
Limited to 12 practitioners. Full refund if you change your mind within 7 days of paying, before the first session. See the Supervision Circle Terms.
Not Ready This Year?
Join the waitlist and you'll hear first when the next cohort opens. This is separate from Dr. Saira's newsletter.
Questions
How many people will be in the Supervision Circle?
To keep it interactive and personal, there are a maximum of 12 practitioners in the circle, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and bring cases.
Do I have to attend every meeting?
We strongly recommend attending live, so you get the most from the conversation. Meetings are usually on the first Monday of the month, 6:00 to 8:00 pm Pacific, from January to November 2027, with no meeting in August or December.
What if I miss a meeting?
Life happens. Sessions are recorded, and if you miss one, email Dr. Saira and she'll send you a private, view-only link. Recordings are deleted within 7 days of each session. There are no partial refunds for missed sessions. Being there live is where most of the value is.
What are the supervisor's credentials?
Dr. Saira is a Canadian Certified Supervisor (CCS) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (RCC-ACS) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She is also a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor, has been in practice since 2007, has a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology, and has provided clinical supervision since 2020.
Do I have to be a therapist to join?
No. Whether you're a psychotherapist, a counsellor, a social worker, or a coach who supports people through life challenges, a transpersonal lens can widen and deepen your practice. We welcome practitioners from anywhere with formal training in counselling, coaching, or social work. Others with equivalent training and a similar ethical framework may be considered case by case: email [email protected] with your registration or licensing details and training background.
Do these hours count toward my supervision requirements?
Past members have used circle hours toward their association's supervision requirements, and we can provide documentation of your attendance. Requirements differ by designation and association, so please check with yours.
Can I claim this through extended health benefits?
Probably not. The Supervision Circle is professional development, not personal therapy. Your employer may offer continuing education funding, and if you're in private practice you may be able to deduct it as a professional development expense. We don't direct-bill third parties.
What's your refund policy?
Please email any questions to [email protected] before you register. If you change your mind within 7 days of paying, and before the first session, you'll get a full refund. After that, your fee holds a seat in a small group, so there are no refunds, unless we cancel the cohort. See the Supervision Circle Terms.
Can I pay monthly?
Yes. Both rates can be paid in full or in 10 monthly payments. We'll email you a reminder a few days before each payment.
Ready to Join the Circle?
Next cohort starts January 2027. Twelve seats. Ten sessions. One steady circle for the cases that stay with you.
The Supervision Circle with Dr. Saira
Supervision for the Clients Your Training Didn’t Prepare You For
Join Dr. Saira’s Supervision Circle for transpersonal approaches you can bring into your sessions, a small community of practitioners, and the confidence to sit with clients when the usual tools don’t work.
10 live online sessions · Starts January 2027 · Limited to 12 practitioners
Not ready this year? Join the waitlist for future cohorts.
Where the Training Stops
As therapists, counsellors, social workers, and coaches, we’re taught the tools of the trade, but what happens when those tools aren’t enough? A lot of us end up questioning our training and our impact, and clients can end up feeling misunderstood or unsupported.
Supervision That Deepens Your Work
A small, steady circle for your practice, your clients, and yourself.
Dr. Saira Sabzaali has been in practice since 2007, and she leads a small group of therapists, counsellors, coaches, and social workers in bringing evidence-informed transpersonal approaches into their work. Over 10 monthly sessions, you’ll bring real cases, practise blending spirituality with evidence-based methods in a way that fits each client, and be part of a community of practitioners who care about this work as much as you do.
What You Get
- Collaborative learning in an inclusive setting
- Meaningful community connection, between sessions too
- Case consultation tailored to what you bring
- Evidence-informed use of spiritual principles
- Cultural and diversity considerations in real cases
- Support working through ethical dilemmas
- Guidance from a clinician in practice since 2007
- Practical support for clients in spiritual crisis