Offering a safe, non judgemental space for all minds, bodies, and identities

Hi, I’m Susie

I am a registered psychotherapist who offers culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ and sex-worker friendly counselling and psychotherapy. My treatment approach is compassionate, trauma-informed and specifically tailored to each clients unique needs. I help clients to build stronger internal resources to overcome the inevitable hurdles of life and gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, relationships, and experiences. I place importance on the mind-body connection, recognising emotional and physical disturbances that can result from a disconnection. I support clients to safely explore feelings and sensations facilitating a better understanding of one’s internal landscape which promotes healing and growth.

As a relational psychotherapist, I consider the therapeutic relationship to be an important element of the work. This corresponds with research findings which consistently show that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for successful therapy outcomes. For this reason, I generally work with clients on a consistent weekly or sometimes fortnightly basis. My professional training and experience has been informed by diverse cultural perspectives, psychodynamic theory, attachment and other developmental theories, neuroscience, trauma research, and embodied awareness.  

Professional interests and qualifications

I am an ACA registered psychotherapist, licensed to work with clients in Australia and internationally (excluding the U.S). I completed my post graduate training at AUT (NZ) where I obtained a Master of Psychotherapy with first class honours. I have a love for dance and movement which initially sparked my therapeutic interest in the connection of mind-body. This later developed into my thesis topic which centred around embodiment in psychotherapy. I continue to deepen my understanding on this topic through ongoing professional development and training.

My other clinical curiosity arises from my position in the world as a woman of colour from an immigrant family, being a settler on colonised land. This has led to my interest in intersectional identities and inclusive treatment approaches.

Currently, I am working in private practice in Melbourne. Prior to this I worked in community settings including community clinics and not-for-profit organisations.