Suzanne Staal is a Brisbane based therapist specialising in Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness frameworks.
Qualifications
- Masters of Mental Health (University of Qld. Dept of Medicine): Major Art Therapy
- Bachelor Degree of Social Work (University of Qld.)
- Accreditation with the EMDR Institute, run by Francine Shapiro who developed EMDR Therapy
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Accredited Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment Therapist
- Certified Mindfulness Practitioner (Mindfulness Training Institute Australia-New Zealand)
About
Suzanne obtained her Masters in Mental Health in 2008 and since that time she has worked with mental health presentations in adults, adolescents and children in government, non-government and private practice settings. Much of this work has been trauma focused and related to family of origin, attachment and early life experiences. She has completed extensive training in the treatment of trauma and attained a Masters level in the administration of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – an internationally recognised gold standard treatment for PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
Ongoing training in the treatment of trauma led to her to becoming accredited in the Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST) which has proved especially effective for trauma survivors suffering from Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): an approach informed by sensory motor psychotherapy, IFS and clinical hypnotherapy.
Suzanne is a Certified Mindfulness practitioner. Through her personal practice of Mindfulness as well as in her professional work she has come to appreciate the therapeutic benefits of this mind-heart-body approach. It’s ability to increase our capacity for wisdom, self compassion and adaptive responses to the challenging situations that arise in our lives, makes it a valuable resource for enhancing resilience and wellbeing as well as authentic living.
Prior to completing her Masters in Mental Health in 2008, Suzanne worked as a Social Worker for 20 years with a diverse range of populations.
Memberships
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker through the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Medicare Australia (MBS Provider)
- Accredited Practitioner and Member with EMDR Australia Association (EMDRAA)
- Mental Health Professional Network Indooroopilly
- Accredited Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST) Therapist
