Psychology
Dr. Stacey Cotton |
Suzzanne Batson |
I am a clinical psychologist who works with adult individuals and couples of all ages. I have expertise in women’s health, pregnancy, birthing and birth related trauma, post-natal wellbeing including PND, fertility, parenting, relationship issues (individual and couple), grief and loss, adjustment/life transition, eating disorders, body image, stress management, self esteem and trauma. I also treat all varieties Anxiety and Depression and provide assistance to clients managing significant life events.
I typically work with people for long-term therapy and I work from a Psychodynamic framework. However, I also see people for short-term work. In this approach the emphasis of treatment is about working to understand the roots of the problem, not just dealing with the symptoms. This leads to lasting change. If you feel there are areas that are relevant to you, I am very happy for you to call me or email me. We can then have further discussions about how you may wish to proceed. As a Clinical Psychologist, up to 10 sessions per year can be rebated under a Medicare Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). In addition too Medicare, a number of sessions of varying amounts, depending on your fund, can receive benefit under Private Health Insurance. Currently I am on maternity leave from March-Sept 2020 and to contact me after that time or leave a message with TLC administration. (03 9758 6239). |
Suzzanne is a fully registered generalist Psychologist and has been working in private practice since 2003. She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), a full-member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is registered with Medicare Australia.
She adopts a person-centered approach to treatment and strongly maintains that the development of a respectful and trusting therapeutic alliance is essential in achieving best mental health outcomes. Suzzanne incorporates a range of evidence-based treatment approaches, all matched to specific client need and undertaken within the Medicare Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) model. Longer-term therapy is also available, and can be undertaken if it is required. Suzzanne works with adults to assist in the development of personalised strategies and effective solutions in an objective, approachable, patient and respectful manner. If you are referred to Ms Suzzanne Batson under a Mental Health Care Plan by your General Practitioner (GP) or specialist, you will be entitled to a rebate for your session (up to 10 sessions per calendar year). Counselling services may also be accessed without a referral and in this case, you may be entitled to claim some of the expense via a private health fund. Particular entitlements should be investigated directly with the health fund, as this will vary depending on the health fund you are registered with. For further information or to make an appointment Phone: 0490 800 712 e-mail: suzzanne.batson2@gmail.com |