Helping you with individual, couple and family counselling in Christchurch
Susan is a very experienced, highly qualified and highly regarded counsellor working in private practice in Christchurch. She has worked with individuals, couples and families for over twenty years and is one of a few counsellors who provide play therapy for very young children. Susan specialises in relationship counselling
and any issues involving children and families. She is a very experienced trauma therapist and supports adults, teenagers and children to deal with frightening and abusive experiences. Susan has worked continuously in Christchurch throughout the earthquakes. Contact her today to book an appointment.
Susan's approach
Susan is well trained and experienced in Solution Focused Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Play Therapy for children. She also utilizes other models of counselling in which she is trained to provide the best possible approach for her clients. Support people are welcome in the therapy room, and parents and caregivers of children play an important role in her collaborative counselling approach.
Unique solutions
Susan provides counselling in Christchurch for a wide range of issues, including:
Communication problems
Relationship stress or breakdown
Parenting
Family stress
Depression and anxiety
Grief and loss
Abuse and violence, including sexual abuse and rape
Life changes
Employment and career issues
Workplace stress and bullying
Sexuality and gender issues
Physical ill-health and spirituality
Testimonials:
The school recommended Susan to us, which speaks volumes in itself. Susan is extremely helpful and successful in getting results beyond your imagination. Being a parent and having previously been a teacher herself, her experience and knowledge is invaluable, not only in helping your child with anxiety and fears, but in all aspects of parenting. We cannot speak highly enough of her professionalism and have recommended her to several parents and we all agree we don’t know what would have done without Susan!!
Lianne
Susan has been able to help my son understand his worries and fears and to understand why they occur and what he can do to ease them. He always feels safe with Susan even if what he's talking about or remembering frightens or worries him. She listens and in reflecting back what she's heard includes gentle suggestions that always make my son feel like he's found his own possible solutions or pathways. This is hugely empowering for my wee guy and even through some of his toughest times he's left Susan's smiling. I've learnt a lot from Susan as an individual and a parent and I know that my son has developed skills that have helped him, and will continue to help him, build a solid foundation for life.
Sheena
Susan helped me discover a life I never thought possible. Healing my hurts and finding peace .
Anne
Susan is an easy person to talk to and someone I can trust .
Lisa
