Dr Fiona Zandt & Dr Suzanne Barrett
Creative Child Therapy Workshops founders, Dr Fiona Zandt and Dr Suzanne Barrett, are both experienced Clinical Psychologists who work exclusively with children, adolescents, and families. Like most experienced therapists, Fiona and Suzanne draw on a number of theoretical approaches. Their developmental approach is strongly influenced by their training in, and many years of using, cognitive behavioural therapies, including ACT and DBT, with children. A systemic family focus also guides their understanding of children and families and permeates their therapy. In addition, they draw on concepts and interventions from ACT and narrative therapy. Fiona is also a registered play therapist and play therapy supervisor who loves to utilise the power of play with children. Together they have authored the Creative Ways book series, which is highly regarded by therapists across Australia and internationally.
Dr Suzanne Barrett
Since completing her Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Child, Adolescent and Family Specialisation) in 2001, Suzanne has worked in a range of settings with children, adolescents and families. She has a successful private practice in Melbourne, where she enjoys providing assessments and therapy for children, adolescents and families, as well as supervision for other psychologists, students and registrars. Suzanne’s experience in supervision extends to hospital, community health and university settings, and she has provided consulting services to not-for-profit, media and professional organisations. In addition to her private practice, Suzanne works part-time at the Royal Children’s Hospital with both the Neurology Department and the Children’s Pain Management Service. She has previously worked with Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health Service on community CAMHS teams and the Specialist Autism Team.
Dr Fiona Zandt
Fiona completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Child, Adolescent and Family Specialisation) in 2003 and currently coordinates the Specialist Autism Team at the Royal Children’s Hospital in addition to seeing children and families in her private practice in Melbourne. Fiona enjoys teaching in a range of areas, including child therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and anxiety. She is a guest lecturer at the University of Melbourne, Cairnmillar Institute and Swinburne University. Over the years Fiona has worked with children with a broad range of difficulties across a number of different settings, including working with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at the Royal Children’s Hospital, as well as working in early intervention and special education.