Suteeporn "Su" Sullivan, ACA
Narrative-informed counsellor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Suteeporn "Su" Sullivan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | ACA |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | ACA |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Thai |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Suteeporn
Suteeporn "Su" Sullivan works from a Narrative-informed perspective and blends several practical approaches to help people tell a different story about their lives. Su is an ACA counsellor with eight years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. She listens for the patterns that keep causing pain and helps clients find new ways to move forward.
Su focuses on everyday struggles that can feel huge - low self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting stress and the aftermath of abuse.
Background and approach
She uses clear, gentle language so people feel understood and not judged. Sessions are paced to each person's needs, with space for emotion and practical steps between meetings. Her approach mixes Narrative thinking with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas.
That means Su helps clients separate themselves from painful stories, notice what matters most, and practise small actions that reflect their values. Cognitive and client-centred tools are used when they suit the person in front of her. Su has experience supporting people through family problems, separation, immigration pressures and caregiver stress.
She also works with anger, forgiveness, dissociation and issues linked to attachment and abandonment. She speaks English and Thai and brings calm, steady presence to sessions. People come to Su wanting clearer communication, less reactivity, and more self-compassion.
She aims to help each person leave sessions with something tangible to try. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and book a session that fits their schedule.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Suteeporn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Suteeporn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Suteeporn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Suteeporn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Su often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful stories and rewrite difficult patterns. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship problems and the lingering effects of trauma by focusing on alternative meanings and new possibilities.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting lost in them, and taking small values-based actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression and navigating life transitions. Attachment-based ideas help when the core difficulties trace back to early bonds, aiming to increase emotional connection and reduce reactivity in relationships.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Su collaborates with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, try different tools, and adjust the approach as needed rather than sticking rigidly to one model.
Online therapy with Su uses video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help make sessions more accessible and easier to fit into everyday routines.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Su work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. Other focuses include relationship strain, parenting challenges, self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Su uses a Narrative-informed approach alongside ACT, attachment ideas and client-centred listening. She combines talking, reflection and practical exercises to support change.
What is Su's background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience and a background in psychology and counselling. Her work includes supporting people through family problems, separation and caregiver stress.
Where is Su based and what credentials does she hold?
Su practises in Australia and holds ACA as her listed credential. She works with adult clients and provides sessions from Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Thai. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Su?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to Su's availability.
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