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In 2008 Susan moved premises from Ponsonby to Mt Albert. She is now working alongside the MAMA group which includes maternity information services, midwives, Acudoc, naturopaths and massage therapy. The group also provides antenatal and yoga classes.
2009 began with a new name "The Postnatal Distress Centre" - a centre of expertise and support for women and men with postnatal distress. Susan offers counselling and psychotherapeutic treatment for individuals and couples.
Susan’s clients are adult women, men and couples from all backgrounds and walks of life. She does not work with children or adolescents. She has a specialist interest in postnatal distress which is the term used to include antenatal and postnatal depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress after childbirth, attachment difficulties and adjustments to parenthood.
Susan also provides therapeutic and psychological help for everyday situations including:
- Trauma including physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.
- Difficulties in relationships
- Loss and grief after separation or divorce
- Relationship break ups
- Dealing with the loss of a loved one
- Dealing with the unexpected (redundancy, mid-life crises, sudden illness)
- Personal development
- Depression
- Anxiety including panic attacks and feeling helpless
- Eating disorders
- Low self esteem
- Age related concerns
- Work related stress
- Sexuality and sexual orientation
- Self harming behaviours
- Suicidal thoughts
If you would like to know more about how talking to Susan could help you please contact Susan