Susan Lugton

    

Susan Lugton

Gender Female

Psychologist

 ABN 21 498 579 009

Mobile 0423 202 041
My style of therapy is very much based on working with the client in order to discuss their inner thoughts and feelings as well as their actual experiences both past and present. For many clients this may be the first time in their lives that they have revealed these things to another person. The aim of therapy is to take responsibility for oneself and to make changes so that life becomes more satisfying.
Practice Location Phone
Available on request, Edgecliff NSW 2027 02 9362 5639
Services      
Counselling Psychotherapy Assessment Clinical Supervision
Modalities      
Developmental Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic
Areas of Specialisation      
Anxiety / Panic Attacks Childhood Issues Conflict Resolution Depression
Family / Parenting Insomnia Intimacy Issues Postnatal Depression
Relationship Issues Trauma Recovery
Accreditations   Professional Associations  
BA Sociology and Economics
Bachelor of Social Work with Distinction, La Trobe
Post Grad Diploma in Adolescent & Child Psychology
Australian Psychological Society
Service Notes   Service Quality Provision  
I see people for short or long term psychotherapy depending on their needs. I see adults, couples or families. I usually assess over three weeks until we decide what is needed. I have a sleep program called Sleep Like a Baby for insomnia usually requiring up to 6 sessions (see web site link above for more information). I regularly write and publish papers on Adolescent Suicide, The Effects of birth on an infant, Marriage and Infidelity (Vogue May 2005). I regularly present papers in New Zealand and Australia.
Experience   Orientation  
I have been in private practice for 20 years. Prior to this I began my clinical work at a Rehab Centre. I then worked in the Cystics Fibrosis at a General Hospital followed by 2 years involvement in a residential drug program for woman and babies. I also worked for a Psychotherapy Centre in Melbourne. I have come to understand that everyone who comes to see me is suffering for many different reasons. It is my job to understand that suffering in a non critical way. As a result, clients usually come to understand and accept the various aspects of themselves and be more accepting of their vulnerability and limitations. This understanding can extend to others as well, especially partners.
Hours   Transport and Parking  
Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm
 Close to public transport - bus and train
Fees   Payment Options  
The fee is negotiable. Couples pay slightly more. People who see me more than once a week may pay a reduced fee particularly if it is for trainng purposes.

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