Mrs Shu-Chun (Susan) Hsu, MA

Clinical Psychologist

“Passionate about helping others through working collaboratively and creatively”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Allensnek, Gauteng, South Africa. I treat anxiety, grief and loss, mood disorders, and low self-esteem, and conduct child diagnostic assessments. I use Brain Working Recursive Therapy, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and personal development to build clear coping plans.

Approach

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in family relationships and parenting issues. I also work with individuals, adolescents, and older children presenting with other challenges such as trauma, depression and anxiety. I am trained systemically and enjoy using a dynamic and solution focused approach, but with an underlying Psychodynamic understanding as well as a client-centred style. I am also qualified in Brain Work Recursive Therapy (BWRT) Level 2.

In plain English, it just means I will use as much professional knowledge and resources as I have to assist you in the best way possible.

I believe that good and successful therapy depends very much on a good fit between therapist and client. It's not always a straightforward process to find the right therapist and it takes courage and persistence. Hopefully I can be that therapist for you, but don't give up looking for the assistance you need.

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Basic Information

Allensnek, South Africa

In-person & Online

Services

Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families.

Workshops for teens and children.

Services Offered:

Brain Working Recursive Therapy
A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Elderly
Families
Groups
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.