Supportive and evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs.

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About

Sue brings over 20 years of experience delivering psychological therapy and focused psychological strategies.

She has worked with clients across all ages and from diverse socio-economic and culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) backgrounds.

Her practice is inclusive, offering LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming care in a safe and supportive environment.

Services

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    Individual and Couples

    Sue has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in a range of contexts including private practice, community mental health, schools, outreach/home settings, residential aged care facilities, government funded programs, and in a voluntary capacity.

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    In Person and Online

    Accessible, secure video sessions Australia wide and internationally, offering flexible support when travel, health, distance, or busy schedules make in‑person therapy hard.

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    ADHD Assessments

    ADHD assessments, diagnoses and therapy support.

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    Supervision

    Registrar and Peer Supervision

    Sue is a Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor and supervises provisional psychologists through the 5+1 pathway, psychologists completing their 1-2 year registrar program in clinical and counselling psychology, and peer supervision. 

    Sue also provides peer supervision for allied health practitioners in the mental health sector including counsellors, nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers.

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Who is this for?

Sue works with clients experiencing a variety of concerns, including:

  • ADHD - Assessment, diagnoses and therapy

  • Autism

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Depressive Disorders

  • Perinatal Disorders

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Chronic Illness and Disability

  • Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

  • Sleep-Wake Disorders

  • Eating Disorders

  • Gender Dysphoria

  • Personality Disorders including Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Substance-Related and Adductive Disorders

  • Disruptive Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders

  • Other Mental Disorders and Conditions (grief/loss, major life transitions, adjustment disorder, family violence, problems related to crime & legal system/health and medical issues/ other psychosocial, personal and environmental circumstances).

What to Expect

Starting Therapy

Sessions are usually 50–60 minutes long and are held weekly to monthly, depending on your circumstances.

When you book your first session, you will be asked to sign a standard waiver form and may be asked to complete a DASS questionnaire or other relevant documents for Medicare rebates.

The initial consultation tends to focus on your current concerns, some history taking, paperwork, and your goals for therapy.

Sessions early in therapy work towards reducing distress. Further sessions focus more on the origins of the issues and deeper therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approach

Sue tailors therapeutic interventions to the individual client, their specific needs, and uses evidenced based practice.

She has advanced training and significant experience in various therapeutic approaches including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Mindfulness (ACT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Child Play Therapy (underpinned by CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy).

  • Mindfulness Meditation

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Let’s Work Together

Share a few details and I’ll be in touch to discuss appointment options, fees, and how I can help.

For all enquiries or to book a session, you're welcome to call, text, email, or send a message via the form below. 

sue.tansey1@gmail.com
0418 537 342 (call or text)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact

  • The standard fee for a 50 minute session is $190*.

    Medicare rebates on up to 10 therapy sessions per calendar year can be accessed through a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). A General Medical Practitioner (GP), psychiatrist, or paediatrician will determine if you are eligible and prepare the MHCP referral.

    Payment for sessions is expected in full on the day of the service, either via Credit/Debit Card, Cash or EFT, unless other arrangements have been made (e.g., when a young person attends a session without a guardian).

    Sue Tansey accepts referrals for TAC, DVA, WorkSafe, and NDIS (self-managed).

    Psychological reports attract a fee of $190+ per hour of preparation (depending on what/for whom the report is for and complexity) and will be quoted in advance.

    Please for enquire for ADHD Assessment fees.

  • Sue Tansey Psychologist is a private practice located in Cape Woolamai, Bass Coast. Address will be provided with booking confirmation.

    Sessions are available in person or online.

  • Tuesday (9am-8pm)
    Wednesday (9am-8pm)
    Thursday (9am-5pm)

    Before business hours available upon request and subject to availability.

  • Counselling Psychologist, Psychology Board of Australia/Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
    Registration Number: PSY0001125468

    Medicare Provider No: 2674496H
    ABN: 44808997707

    Sue is a Registered Psychology Board Approved Supervisor, Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a Fellow of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists.