Sue

Mrs Sue Dawson

Psychotherapist

“I believe we all have an innate ability; to heal, to experience new ways of being, to become more of who we truly are. As a Somatic Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and EFT couples therapist, I can help you with a gentle and caring approach to mental, emotional and physical health and well being.”

About Me

I believe we all hold an innate capacity to heal and grow. As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I offer a gentle, caring space. We can explore the connection between your mental, emotional, and physical experiences. This approach helps you listen to your body's wisdom. It fosters new ways of being and a deeper sense of who you truly are. This makes it ideal for those seeking a holistic path to lasting well-being.

Approach

Healing often begins as a subtle shift in the body, so I follow those signals to shape how we gently explore memories, relationships and life changes. In sessions—face-to-face in Melbourne or online in English—I pace work to your needs, pairing somatic tracking with emotion-focused coaching and practical experiments between meetings. We notice patterns, practice regulation skills and try new relational responses so change feels embodied and sustainable. This approach tends to suit adolescents, individuals and couples seeking grounded, body-attuned help with trauma, anxiety or transitions.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem
  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Clinical Psychotherapist; Clinical Counsellor

Qualifications

RMIT Victoria University, ACCSP. ICEEFT

Service Areas

Emotional Wellbeing Centre

In-person & Online

Eltham

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia

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Eltham, Melbourne, Australia