Business Details
Trusted Psychologist & Psychotherapist in Sydney CBD
The Macquarie Street Practice has been dedicated to providing expert psychological and psychotherapeutic care in Sydney CBD for over 14 years. Our approach centers on creating a safe, confidential environment where clients can address personal and professional challenges through evidence-based methodologies. We integrate cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic frameworks to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, and workplace-related issues, including corporate burnout. With a focus on individualized care, we work with adults from diverse backgrounds to foster emotional resilience and self-understanding.Our director, Susan Scanlan, brings extensive academic qualifications and affiliations with leading psychological associations to ensure high standards of practice. We prioritize ongoing professional development through attendance at national and international conferences, maintaining alignment with advancements in clinical psychology. Our services cater to short-term interventions and long-term therapeutic journeys, emphasizing sustainable personal growth and recovery.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Stress Management
Corporate Burnout Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Eating Disorder Support
Anger Management
Retirement Planning
Highlights and features
- 14 years of specialized experience in trauma and corporate burnout recovery
- Evidence-based treatments aligned with latest clinical research
- Personalized therapeutic approaches for individual needs
- Affiliations with leading national and international psychological associations
- Combination of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapy frameworks
Associations and certifications
- Australian Psychology Association (MAPS)
- Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP)
- Empathink Association of Self Psychology (EAPSP)
- International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
- International Association of Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP)
- International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP)
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for single-event trauma and complex PTSD using psychodynamic approaches. Addresses intergenerational trauma patterns and developmental impacts. Incorporates self-psychology principles to rebuild emotional resilience and secure attachment patterns through weekly or biweekly sessions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Structured approach targeting negative thought patterns and self-defeating behaviors. Includes mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and problem-solving strategies. Effective for anxiety disorders, depression, and workplace stress management through 10-20 session programs.
Corporate Burnout Recovery
Tailored support for professionals experiencing career-related psychological distress. Combines organizational understanding with emotional regulation techniques. Addresses leadership challenges and work-life balance issues affecting executive performance and personal wellbeing.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
In-depth exploration of emotional patterns and relational dynamics. Utilizes self-psychology framework to address chronic mental health conditions. Requires weekly or twice-weekly sessions for sustained personal growth and personality development.
Retirement Planning
Specialized counseling for career transition and life purpose redefinition. Focuses on emotional adjustment to retirement, identity reformation, and developing meaningful post-career activities while maintaining psychological wellbeing.
People
Susan Scanlan
Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Registered psychologist with 14+ years' experience in trauma recovery and corporate mental health. Holds postgraduate qualifications in psychology and psychotherapy. Specializes in self-psychology and relational therapy approaches for individual and executive clients.
Questions
What psychological services do you offer?
We provide trauma therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, stress management, depression counseling, and corporate burnout recovery using evidence-based methodologies.
Do you specialize in trauma treatment?
Yes, we specialize in treating single-event trauma, complex PTSD, and intergenerational trauma transmission using psychodynamic and evidence-based approaches.
What payment methods are accepted?
Please contact us directly for payment method details as this information isn't specified in our documentation.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions run weekly or twice weekly, with short-term therapy typically requiring 10-20 sessions and long-term therapy extending over months or years.
Do you offer corporate mental health support?
We specialize in corporate burnout recovery and workplace stress management for executives and professionals experiencing career-related psychological challenges.
