We provide a wide range of therapy and counselling services

Adoption Counselling
Adoption counselling entails support for the adoptee and family members, including coping strategies as well as the psychological effects families may experience.
Adolescent Counselling
Counselling for adolescents includes anger management related issues, low self-esteem, lack of communication, decision making, motivation and transitional issues in adolescence.
Individual Counselling
Private counselling sessions are held in a safe and non-judgmental environment as the individual is guided towards insightful processing of existing challenges.
Marriage and Couple Counselling
This counselling applies techniques that are tailored to each couple’s specific needs. It is based on the counsellor having a neutral position as the couple develops improved communication skills.
About Susanne

Susanne holds a Master’s Degree in Social Science, Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Nursing from Blekinge University in Karlskrona, Sweden as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Intermediate Nursing from the University of Orebro, Sweden.
Susanne uses an eclectic approach in her counselling that encompasses Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and the principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The focus of her counselling sessions is to assist adults and adolescents by empowering them with the ability to face and overcome their existing challenges. Her belief is that the therapist and client “are fellow travelers” (Yalom, 2001). To facilitate the journey she combines therapies that are founded on proven counselling practices and individually adapts the therapy to meet each client’s specific needs. Susanne believes that therapy is a journey the therapist and client make together.
Susanne is from Sweden and has lived and worked internationally since 1989. She is a well-rounded, cross-cultural experienced counsellor as she has resided in Sweden, India, Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Australia and Singapore. She feels very privileged to have the opportunity to work with both local and expatriate clients. Susanne is fluent in English, Swedish and Norwegian and can conduct therapy in any of those languages.
Susanne also has substantial experience in nursing:
- School Nurse (part-time) at the Singapore American School.
- Intensive Care Units and Neonatal Intensive Care Units at large hospitals in Scandinavia.
Confidentiality

Any information gathered during counselling shall remain private and confidential between the client and Susanne DiBiagio Counselling. However, confidentiality will not be maintained under the following circumstances due to legal requirements or other overriding considerations:
- Indications of abuse
- Court subpoena
- Risk of serious harm to oneself or others
- Helpful information in case of medical emergency
Confidentiality will be maintained during times of necessary consultation and professional supervision.
Appointments

Currently therapy is only being offered via video and voice consultations. If you would like to make an appointment with Susanne DiBiagio Counselling, please get in touch at appointments@sdbcounselling.com, or by filling in our mail contact form.
Once appointments are made it is important to keep your scheduled day and time. If you must cancel, please give prior notice of 24 hours, if at all possible. This will allow us to reschedule your appointment.
Appointments that have not been cancelled will be charged a full counselling fee. This is customary practice within the field of counselling and your understanding is appreciated.