Suzanne Olds

Teaching Staff

Suzanne Olds

BA; Grad Dip EFT; Grad Dip PsySc; BSc(Psychology)(hons) CERT IV TAE Reg CCAA (Clinical/Supervisor) (PACFA)

Lecturer in Pastoral Counselling Course Advisor, Pastoral Counselling
Canberra
St Mark’s National Theological Centre

Suzanne started her career in the Department of Juvenile Justice, working as a Juvenile Justice Officer. It was from there that she developed an interest in counselling from which she pursued training in a holistic approach to Christian Counselling. Suzanne has over 27 years’ experience in counselling, psychotherapy, supervision, and as a counselling educator. Suzanne has sought to stay current by training in non-traditional therapies, such as, EMDR therapy. Integrating psychology and faith has been a continual pursuit for Suzanne. She has written about integrating Christianity and Emotion-Focused Therapy as well as co-authoring a spirituality workshop through an Emotion-focused lens, offered at PACFA, 2014. Suzanne is a keen musician and composer. She is married to Colin and has 4 adult children.

  • THL400 Pastoral Counselling Skills
  • THL433 Pastoral Counselling: Mental Health and Trauma.