Kia ora, I'm Tyson — a professional supervisor based in Auckland with over 20 years of experience across frontline, leadership, and reflective practice roles in the helping professions. 

 

My journey into supervision began over two decades ago in Canada, where I discovered the power of experiential learning through outdoor adventure and group facilitation. That early exposure to guided reflection, learning through doing, and holding space for others planted a seed that would grow throughout my career.

 

Since moving to New Zealand in 2011, I’ve worked across complex settings — from community probation and prisons to national-level intelligence work. These experiences were rich and rewarding, but they also brought deep challenges. Like many in our sector, I encountered the effects of indirect trauma exposure: the emotional weight of working with people in pain, and the cost of supporting others without enough support myself. 

 

Having made contributions as a frontline practitioner I wanted to get back to my roots — helping others grow through reflection. I shifted into practice leadership, offering group and individual supervision to frontline teams.

 

As part of my continuing growth I pursued postgraduate study in professional supervision at the University of Auckland, culminating in a research Master’s focused on how supervision can support the wellbeing of the legal profession in New Zealand. I am the pioneering graduate from this programme, and was awarded honours in recognition of the quality of my course work and research. 

 

I’m proud to offer supervision that is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in both lived experience and formal training. I work with people across health, social service, therapeutic, justice, and education sectors — providing a safe, skilled space for reflection, challenge, growth, and support.

 

I also engage in regular supervision myself, which is focused on my practice at InCourage so that I might offer the highest quality of service and support for my clients. 

 

Whether you're looking to sustain your wellbeing, explore your practice, or stay connected to your values in demanding work, I’d love to support you on that journey.

 

Feel free to reach out — I'm always happy to have a chat about the work I do at InCourage.

Tyson Walters
MProfSup (Hons), BA (Hons)