Susan Czernich
Counsellor, Play Therapist & Behaviour Support Practitioner
Susan is a compassionate and highly experienced practitioner dedicated to supporting children and families.
Her background spans school-based counselling, family relationship therapy, trauma-informed practice, and crisis response, including work with childhood trauma, domestic and family violence, and sexual abuse.
In her role as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, Susan brings a thoughtful, holistic, and person-centred approach to helping individuals and families achieve meaningful, positive change.
For more information on Susan’s background & therapeutic approach, please click below.
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Susan is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and a pending member of PACFA.
She also has the following qualifications:
Play Therapy Training Australia - Clinical Program
Cert IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs combined with Cert IV in Mental Health
Bachelor of Psychology (currently enrolled)
Graduate Diploma in Family Relationship Counselling
Cert IV in Phone Counselling
Diploma of Counselling and Group Work
Cert III in Childcare
Cert in Children’s Development Activities
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Susan draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including person-centred, narrative, and solution-focused therapies, with a strong focus on empowering clients to recognise and build on their strengths.
As a trained Play Therapist, Susan creates a safe, nurturing, and child-led environment where children can express what words often cannot. She is also trained in the Learn to Play approach and facilitates Preschool Boost groups, supporting early development through play-based connection.