Susan

Miss Susan Sluiter

Registered Psychologist

“I have 20yrs experience in psychotherapy across all psychiatric disorders and psychological issues. I train psychologists and psychiatrists”

About Me

As a Registered Psychologist, I bring over 20 years of experience to psychotherapy, supporting individuals across a wide spectrum of psychiatric and psychological issues. My extensive background, including training other psychologists and psychiatrists, allows me to offer deeply informed and versatile support. Clients seeking a comprehensive, experienced guide for complex challenges will find a collaborative space. We can explore your concerns with depth, tailoring our work to your unique needs and finding clear ways forward together.

Approach

Experience has taught me to balance clinical focus with patient-led pacing so therapy unfolds at a level you can manage and learn from. On the Gold Coast and online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions feel steady and practical — clear check-ins, paced exploration of memories and reactions, and targeted practice between meetings. I combine structured, evidence-informed steps with brief experiential techniques to shift thinking, regulation and behaviour. People working through anxiety, mood challenges or trauma often find this collaborative, skill-building approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    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.

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    Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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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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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •All ages
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals
  • •Organisations
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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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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    PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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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    Abuse

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

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    Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

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    Registered Psychologist

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Psychologist

Certified TIR Trainer

Trainer

Service Area

Amtan Medical Center

In-person & Online

Ormeau

Gold Coast, Gold Coast

Australia