Dr Suzanne Barrett is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist based in Kew, VIC, working out of Suite 111, 89 High Street South, Kew VIC 3101. She helps people get through tough times using practical, down-to-earth psychology.
In sessions, Dr Barrett supports individuals, couples, and families. That can mean you’re dealing with stress that won’t quite switch off, feeling low or overwhelmed, struggling with worry, or noticing patterns in your thoughts or behaviour that are getting in the way of day-to-day life. Sometimes the problem is not one big thing. It can be a mix of sleep issues, relationship tension, work pressure, and the kind of thoughts that keep looping.
Dr Barrett also offers behavioural therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). These approaches focus on what’s happening in your day-to-day life, not just on what you think or feel in the moment. Over time, you’ll work on noticing triggers, changing unhelpful patterns, and building skills that make things feel more manageable. At times, that can feel like a lot of small steps rather than a quick fix. But for many people, it’s the steadier progress that helps most.
For couples, therapy can be useful when communication breaks down, conflict keeps repeating, or one or both people feel stuck. For families, the focus is often on how stress shows up at home, and how everyone can find better ways to cope and connect. Sessions are usually about understanding what’s going on, and then making a plan you can actually use in real life.
Appointments with a psychologist can bring up a lot of feelings, so it helps to know you can take things at your own pace. Dr Barrett’s style is calm and clear, and she keeps the work practical. If you’re not sure where to start, that’s okay too. You can start with what’s been hardest lately, and she’ll help work out a way forward from there.