Susan

Ms Susan Scanlan

Licensed Psychologist

“An experienced, compassionate and wise therapist working to help individuals to manage the difficult and painful aspects of their lives.”

About Me

I am an experienced, compassionate, and wise psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's most challenging and painful aspects. My aim is to create a grounded space where you can explore difficult emotions, finding practical strategies for managing distress. Together, we can work towards building inner resilience and fostering a greater sense of calm. If you're seeking a thoughtful, supportive guide through personal challenges, you'll find a good match.

Approach

Guided by steady compassion and practical wisdom, I focus on helping you sit with difficult emotions while keeping each step clear and manageable. In my Sydney consulting room, working in English, sessions unfold at a thoughtful pace that balances frank exploration with emotional safety. We gently trace patterns from past hurt and current relationships, linking feeling, thought and behaviour, then try small, realistic changes between sessions to build resilience. People coping with anxiety, mood shifts, trauma or relationship pain often find this steady, practical approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • 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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • 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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Psychologist

Qualifications

Queensland University of Technology; The University of Queensland; The University of Sydney

Service Areas

Susan Scanlan Psychology Pty Ltd

In-person

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia

Sydney, Australia