Service

Susan offers individual psychotherapy to adults and youth. Brief and long term therapy options are available.

Susan has experienced treating people with;

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Interpersonal difficulties
  • Emotional instability or emptiness
  • Adjustment and identity issues
  • Difficulties with motivation and change
  • Health, weight and body image

Susan practices evidence-based therapy using a flexible integrative approach targeted to individual need. She is experienced in a range of therapeutic modalities including

  • Acceptance and Commitment therapy
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Solution Focussed Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic therapy 
  • Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy

Susan has a special interest in treating adults who experience emotional instability or emptiness, and interpersonal difficulties using a long term psychodynamic framework.

Fees

The fee for a 50 min session is $180. 

Private health insurance rebates may apply. Please check with your individual health insurance provider as rebates differ between funds. HICAPS is available.

Referrals

You do not need a referral to see a psychologist.

However, under the Better Access Initiative, eligible clients who are referred by their General Practitioner with a Mental Health Care Plan may receive a Medicare rebate of $84.40 per session, for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. 

Cancellation Policy

As psychological services are in high demand, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required to reschedule your appointment, without incurring a cancellation fee.  Cancellation within 24 hours of your appointment will incur a cancellation fee of $50. The cancellation fee is not covered by Medicare. Cancellation fees must be paid before another session can be booked.