Susie Zielin, Registered Psychologist
Susie is a registered psychologist with experience working across private, public, and forensic settings. She has a strong interest in the assessment of neurodevelopmental differences, including intellectual disability, specific learning disorders, autism, and ADHD.
Susie takes a client-centred, neurodiversity-affirming approach to her work. She is passionate about supporting individuals to better understand themselves, with a focus on recognising strengths, understanding differences, and identifying meaningful supports.
Known for her warm and gentle style, Susie aims to create a safe, respectful, and supportive space where clients feel comfortable to be themselves. She values building strong, trusting relationships and approaches each person with empathy, curiosity, and without judgement. She is committed to ensuring each person feels heard, understood, and supported throughout the assessment process.
Susie is also an AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor.
Areas of Clinical Focus
Susie sees children, adolescents, and adults for diagnostic assessment.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Autism
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Cognitive assessments
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Educational assessments
Assessment Process
Susie’s assessment process is designed to be thorough, collaborative, and supportive for both young people and adults. It typically includes the following steps:
Initial Consultation
A 60-minute session (with a parent/carer for young people, or directly with the adult client) to understand presenting concerns, gather relevant background information, and develop a tailored assessment plan.
Fee: $300 (separate to the assessment package)
Assessment Package Includes:
Assessment sessions
Conducted with the young person or adult client. The number of sessions will vary depending on the type of assessment being completed.
Additional clinical interviews (as needed)
For young people, this may include further parent/carer interviews (e.g., developmental history for autism assessments). For adults, this may involve more in-depth clinical interviews to gather developmental and current functioning information aligned with diagnostic criteria (e.g., autism or ADHD).
Consultation with key supports (where relevant)
This may include brief discussions with teachers, paediatricians, partners, or other relevant professionals to support a comprehensive understanding.
Standardised questionnaires (psychometrics)
Completed by parents/carers, teachers, and/or the individual themselves, depending on age and context. These may be completed during sessions or at home.
Review of relevant documentation
Including school reports, previous assessments, other supporting documentation, and information from other professionals where applicable.
Comprehensive report
Integrating assessment findings, with clear and individualised recommendations.
Feedback session
A dedicated session with the parent/carer or adult client to discuss outcomes and recommendations. This is typically held approximately 4 weeks after the final assessment session.
Assessment Costs
Assessment fees vary depending on the type and scope of assessment required. An initial consultation is conducted at a fee of $300, which is separate to any assessment package. This 60-minute session is held with a parent or carer for young people, or directly with the adult client, and is used to understand presenting concerns, gather relevant background information, and develop a tailored assessment plan. Following this appointment, a comprehensive assessment package and associated costs will be recommended based on individual needs. You are also welcome to enquire via the email below to obtain a general indication of assessment package costs prior to booking.
Contact
Susie Zielin
Registered Psychologist
Camberwell Therapy Hub
📍 Suite 1A, 7, 11, 12, 493 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124
✉️ Enquiries and bookings via referrals@camberwelltherapyhub.com.au