Episode 10: Back Yourself: Imposter Syndrome, Supervision & Vicarious Trauma with Hannah Gordon

Episode 10: Back Yourself: Imposter Syndrome, Supervision & Vicarious Trauma with Hannah GordonFrom “doing the bare minimum” to going all-in: how to trust your skills and protect your wellbeing.This week on Not Another PD, I’m joined by Hannah Gordon, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and founder of Nextdoor Counselling & Consultation. Hannah supports adults feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck; provides specialist guidance for people living with dementia and their families; and offers strengths-based supervision for helping professionals. She works in-person from Mornington/Frankston and via Telehealth Australia-wide.We talk about:- Backing yourself: why imposter syndrome is so common (even 20 years in) and what changed when Hannah went all in on private practice- Supervision that actually helps: the difference between KPI/operational supervision and reflective external supervision, and why both matter- Vicarious trauma: how “the trauma we didn’t ask for” builds slowly (disaster recovery insights, what to watch for)- Boundaries that stick: Hannah’s end-of-day ritual (leave the laptop in the office!) and strategies to stop bringing work home- Community & support: the power of group supervision, mentors, and data (how seeing her business metrics helped her believe her own progress)Try this this week:- Book/attend reflective supervision (not just operational check-ins).- Create a shutdown routine: device off, door closed, bag left in the office.- Write a one-page “I back myself” evidence list (wins, client feedback, progress graphs).Connect with HannahWebsiteNext Door Counselling & Consultation on InstagramIn person appointments with Hannah: Mornington & Frankston (plus Telehealth Australia-wide)Connect with Hannah’s Business Manager (Paul)-Jarcun Business on InstagramWork with meCoaching and Supervision for mindset, boundaries, and sustainable practice as a helping professional.Boundaries as Practitioners Online Self-Paced Training - https://www.jazminpursell.com.au/ineedboundariesEmail: [email protected]