Summer Guo

Qualification:  AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist, Master of Clinical Psychology (University of Melbourne), Master of Health Psychology (University of Auckland)
Language: English and Mandarin
Works with: individuals age 13+
Fees: initial session $390 for 80 minutes, subsequent session $260 for 50 minutes, after-hour (after 5pm and public holiday) session $275/50 min and $412/80 min, Medicare rebate $141
Availability: 10-7pm Monday and Wednesday in Blackburn Office, 10-7pm Thursday in South Yarra Office

Summer has experience working with young people, families, and adults across community, public mental health and private practice settings. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, chronic health or adjustment problems. She is interested in supporting those going through life transitions, relationship struggles, or those with difficulties regulating their emotions.

“I value collaboration, empowerment and diversity. My role is to create a safe space where clients can build a trusting therapeutic relationship with me to heal. I seek to explore  a shared understanding of my client’s difficulties, relevant past experiences, so I can help my clients develop insight into their internal belief systems, strengths, and values.”

Summer’s approach is holistic, compassionate, culturally sensitive. She tailors techniques to individual needs from evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Schema-informed CBT. When working with people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Summer uses Cognitive Processing Therapy.