A trauma informed psychologist committed to increasing your emotional well being
“Life never ceases to have meaning; even suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds meaning.” – Viktor Frankl
ABOUT
About MindLens Psychology Australia
For more than 10 years, Susan Rudnick has delivered psychological care for families, couples and individuals through Relationships Australia, Catholic Care and Open Arms.
Developing perinatal and post-natal skills at Tresillian in Sydney, Susan works closely with Gidget Foundation Australia to support the emotional wellbeing of new and expectant parents across the country. She’s also a member of the Member of the APS Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Interest Group and the APS Trauma and Psychology Interest Group. Susan has a special interest on how the effects of traumatic stress influence affect regulation, adversely impact interpersonal relationships and rupture parenting attachment.
During 2020 when demand for psychological support peaked, Susan started delivering online sessions. MindLens Psychology operates exclusively via telehealth making us an accessible, convenient option for clients across Australia, while still delivering safe, effective care.
How MindLens Psychology was started
Devastated by the sudden death of her oldest son Nathan at 23 months of age, Susan experienced profound emotional turmoil and indescribable pain confronting this tragedy five weeks before the birth of her second son. Channelling her grief, initially via parent advocacy, Susan was driven to do more to help others work through trauma, pain and loss.
Altruistic grief eventually led her to psychology, helping her become a trauma-informed clinician. Today, she is dedicated to helping more people access mental health support, regardless of their situation. Providing psychological services via telehealth gives her the opportunity to help others work through their pain, as she did. Susan firmly believes that when confronted with unbearable loss, you don’t have to be consumed by darkness.
MindLens Psychology Australia is a reminder that opportunities for post traumatic growth, and fostering resilience are born out of pain and adversity and the myriad of life’s challenges. Outside of MindLens, Susan is a parent to three vibrant young adult sons and a dedicated partner, navigating the chaos of everyday contemporary life.
OUR FRAMEWORK OF PRACTICE
MindLens Australia provides a range of psychological services to meet your mental and emotional needs. Taking a trauma-informed approach, our goal is to create a safe space where you feel understood, valued and nurtured. Only then can you start the healing process using various best-practice psychological techniques.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
(MBCT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
(ACT)
Schema Therapy
Personal Centred Therapy
Trauma Focused Therapy
Susan Rudnick, Registered Psychologist
Professionally affiliated with:
Registered psychologist with AHPRA (Reg# PSY0001893218)
Full member of the Australian Psychological Society
Member of the APS Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Interest Group
Member of the APS Trauma and Psychology Interest Group
Member of the APS Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Interest Group
Member of the APS EMDR and Psychology Interest Group
Member of the APS Positive Psychology Interest Group
Member of the APS Psychosis and Psychology Interest Group
Circle of Security Accredited Facilitator
Gottman Level 2 Couples Therapist
YCIDS Trained Facilitator (for separated parents intending to co-parent young children).
TELEHEALH PSYCHOLOGY
Benefits
MindLens Psychology is committed to improving access to mental health support for all Australians. Telehealth psychology services so you can get support when you need it, wherever you live.
Convenient
Telehealth services mean that you can access the mental health support you need, regardless of your location, mobility level or transport needs.
Affordable
Accessing psychology via telehealth saves on travel costs, allowing you to choose the right therapist, wherever they happen to be located.
Effective
While still in the preliminary stages, research studies already show that telehealth appointments are just as effective as in-person psychology sessions.
Safe
Remote consultations allow you to seek support from the safety of your own home, improving health outcomes and increasing your sense of security.
Responsive
Moving to telehealth opens up your options, slashing waiting times for appointments and giving you more flexibility in appointment times.
Contact
Access mental health support from home with a registeresd psychologist
MindLens Psychology Australia is here to help you deal with life’s curveballs. Contact us now to access support from a registered psychologist trained in trauma-informed care.
