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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life changes
About Susan
PACFA counsellor Susan Laird has 13 years of professional experience in Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and people coping with life changes. She also helps with feelings of abandonment, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. Susan meets people who want clear, practical ways to manage what feels overwhelming.
Susan starts by listening to each person's story and strengths. She treats the person as the expert on their life while offering guidance and practical strategies. Sessions focus on small, usable steps that can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She explains options, discusses what might help, and adjusts plans as needed. Progress is checked regularly so the work stays relevant to current goals.
Susan explains techniques in simple language and models how to use them between sessions. She helps people practise skills so they become easier to use when stress rises. The emphasis is on skills people can apply in real situations.
People who come for help with trauma or post-traumatic stress can expect steady pacing and attention to readiness. For anxiety and life changes, sessions normally focus on building tolerable routines and clear problem-solving steps. Anyone thinking of booking should confirm session options before they arrange a first appointment.
Susan offers sessions in English and does not currently accept international clients. The first step is to select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Susan describes her work as evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching practical breathing and grounding tools and stepwise plans for testing unhelpful thoughts. That work helps when worry or physical tension interferes with everyday life.A second strand addresses trauma-related reactions by pacing the work and building stability before addressing distressing memories. This approach concentrates on improving tolerance for upsetting material and on restoring routines that support recovery.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Susan works together with each person to decide which techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences. She explains options and adapts the plan as progress is reviewed so the work stays relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow check-ins between other commitments. They can also allow shorter or longer sessions depending on what fits a person's schedule and energy levels.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on abandonment, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that emphasises the person's strengths. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.