Surita Stipp

Surita Stipp is an experienced mental health social worker, counsellor, and family therapist whose career spans more than 25 years. She has dedicated her professional life to supporting children, adolescents, couples, and families through complex mental health challenges, trauma, chronic illness, and relational difficulties. Her work has included supporting street connected young people, children in care,and families navigating chronic conditions such as HIV and diabetes. She later joined the Adolescent Medicine Unit at Westmead Children’s Hospital in Sydney, where she trained in the Maudsley Family Therapy model for eating disorders.

Surita has also worked extensively with women escaping family and domestic violence, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Her commitment to advocacy and her belief in the inherent resilience of individuals andfamilies underpin her therapeutic approach. After completing a Master of Couple and Family Therapy at UNSW in 2012, she strengthened her systemic practice and expanded her work with individuals, couples, and families using evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, systemic and family-informed approaches, mindfulness-based interventions, play therapy, and art-based interventions.

Surita has worked as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, supporting separating families to navigate conflict and transition with clarity and care. In the therapeutic space, she brings her calm presence, systemic lens, and deep respect for the stories and strengths of her clients. Surita also has extensive experience working with young people diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, and neurodiversity. She has facilitated social skills groups for both young adults and children, creating a relaxed, pressure-free environment to foster connection and help develop essential life skills.Surita’s approach is grounded in trust, compassion, and collaboration. She aims to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered to explore difficult experiences. She hopes clients leave each session with a sense of hope — whether through a new perspective, a shift in a longstanding pattern, or simply the relief of being understood. Her goal is to support individuals and families to move toward healing, connection, and meaningful change.