Susanna Torbet is a Registered Psychologist who holds a Master’s degree in Organisational Psychology from the University of Queensland and undergraduate qualifications from the University of Adelaide including, a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
Warm, friendly, caring and empathetic, Susanna is dedicated to creating a relaxed and compassionate therapeutic environment for her clients to share and work through any difficulties or challenges they may be experiencing. Susanna takes a flexible and collaborative approach to therapy, which involves treating her clients with empathy and respect, building a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients, and empowering her clients to develop the skills and strategies needed to navigate life’s challenges and achieve their desired therapeutic outcomes.
Susanna draws upon a variety of evidence-based and contemporary therapeutic modalities in her therapy sessions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Self-Compassion/Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness and Positive Psychology Principles.
Susanna primarily works with adults of all ages throughout all stages in life. She has a particular interest in anxiety, depression and mood-related disorders, stress and burnout, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, and transitions and adjustment to life changes and events.
With qualifications and a previous experience in organisational psychology, including providing on-site counselling services to support men and women in the workplace, Susanna has an indepth understanding of occupational stress and burnout, work difficulties, and work/life balance challenges.
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Susanna is available for individual therapy sessions adults
Areas of specialty and interest
Anxiety
Depression
Mood-related disorders
Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
Adjustments disorders relating to life stages and events
Stress, burnout and compassion-fatigue
Work difficulties and work/life balance challenges
Men’s mental health
Treatment modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Self-Compassion/Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mindfulness and Positive Psychology Principles
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Master of Organisational Psychology
Registration and Certification
Registered Psychologist AHPRA
Memberships
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)