- Martin Buber
Mrs Suzanne Rosenberg
Counsellor, Psychotherapist
Suzanne Rosenberg Counselling
Online only, NSW
Currently On Leave
Philosophy & Vision
I am trained as a counsellor, but I work like a therapist. In my work I am informed by my counselling training, and by my own many years of receiving excellent Somatic Psychotherapy. I offer my authentic presence, collaborating with the client to build a secure relationship where we can then explore whatever they bring, to help them find their way forward through present difficulties, or to look at underlying patterns of emotion or behaviour that may be affecting their present circumstances. I believe this allows deep and lasting change. Like anything worthwhile, the process may not be either quick or easy. And you may need to rest sometimes. The client is always in control of the direction and the pace.
Background
I have worked as a teacher, librarian and babies' ballet class pianist. My journey as a full-time Mum (now Grandma), and as an ongoing client of therapy, continue to enrich, educate and challenge me. Prior to opening my private practice I delighted in working for 18 months with a diverse clientele in Western Sydney. I have found what I love to do.
Services
Quality Provision
Ongoing therapy, supervision and professional development.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- BA (Counselling Specialisation) - 2022 - Avondale University
- Adv Dip A - French Lang & Lit - 1996 - University of New England
- Grad Dip App Sci (Tch Lib) - 1991 - Edith Cowan University
- Dip Teach (Primary Specialisation) - 1989 - Avondale College
Modalities
Attachment Theory - Interpersonal - Person Centred - Process Oriented - Somatic Psychotherapy - Trauma-Informed
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association
A conversation with Suzanne Rosenberg
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My own personal (ongoing) journey as a client of very good therapy. As I gained understanding and better emotional functioning, improved relationships and healing in so many ways, I wanted to support others to be blessed as I have been.
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I strongly believe that each person does know what s/he wants and needs, but that this 'knowing' has been so long buried under a pile of survival strategies that the person no longer sees a way forward. I see the therapy journey as a jointly-created safe space supporting a collaborative journey between therapist and client, to explore the client's inner worlds and help him/her navigate through to a place of greater peace and clarity.
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As I see it, our mind, emotions and physical bodies are all parts of a whole that works together. I am also intensely interested in how our voice: vocalising, speaking and singing, work as part of that organic whole, both in revealing things about us, and as pathways of healing.
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I listen with empathy, allowing the client to lead the journey; seeking to support his/her journey with a person-centred approach, creating a secure environment in which the client can exploring difficult things as s/he is ready.
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A client may have a little 'aha' moment as a previously confusing situation becomes a little clearer; or may notice that some unhelpful patterns of doing things have changed; or that previously impossible relationships are a little less daunting.
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I am now able to reconise when I am in a triggered state, to name it, to step back and support myself with compassion rather than attack the nearest person, who is usually someone I love dearly. In many ways therapy has helped me recognise the underlying drivers for my own self-destructive behaviours; and through the incredibly healing nature of the therapeutic alliance, to gradually build a new way of being, based on a new reality of being safe and nurtured.
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I love sitting with courageous people who are willing to dare to take a peek at the difficult things. I am grateful and in awe of the healing that comes in that sacred therapeutic space.
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Yes!
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"The Rose" by Amanda McBroom has been a long-time favourite; then came "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers; "You Raise me Up" by Josh Groban; and most recently "I Will be Here" by Stephen Curtis Chapman.