Dr Susan Maise Strauss

Information:
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Specialism:
Counselling Psychology
Teaching:
Postgraduate: Person Centred Approaches to Counselling Psychology; Specialist Group Supervision; Professional Development and Supervision
Location:
Social Sciences Building, Room D435
Tel:
020 7040 0167
Fax:
020 7040 8580
Email:
susan.strauss.1@city.ac.uk
Office Hours:
Weds 2-3, Thurs 9-10
Administration:
Director, Graduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology


Susan joined the Department of Psychology at City University in September 2006, teaching for the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.  While Susan’s considerable history in Higher Education has included a strong clinical and teaching focus, she is currently moving toward increasing her involvement in research, as a part of her new role.  

 

In her work thus far at City University, Susan has made substantial contributions to research modules, particularly regarding interviewing, the role of the scientist practitioner and the role of feminist theory in qualitative research. She serves as a research and practice supervisor, with particular interests in person-centred theory, the therapeutic relationship, gender issues and university counselling. In addition to leading DPsych modules, Susan is Director of City University’s Graduate Certificate Programme in Counselling Psychology.   

 

Susan concurrently works with New York University in London, as Head of Wellness Services.  She previously taught for many years with Syracuse University’s London and Madrid programmes,  serving in London as Coordinator of Psychology and Counselling Services as well as Assistant Director of the London programme. 


Originally from San Francisco, Susan completed Bachelor’s Degrees with distinction in English Literature and Psychology at San Francisco State University, and went on to earn her MS and PhD in Counselling Psychology from Colorado State University.  She served as Predoctoral Clinical Psychology Intern with the University of Minnesota Hospital’s Psychology Internship Consortium.  Prior to moving abroad in 1994, Susan served as Director of Counselling, Testing and Career Services at University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.  She has also worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults in clinical settings. 

 

Susan’s recent professional presentations have revolved around the changing face of mental health in the university environment.  Her professional affiliations include British Psychological Society and the American Psychological Association.
 

Publications:

Bury, D., and Strauss, S. M. (2006) “The Scientist-Practitioner in a Counselling Psychology Setting.” In D. A. Lane and S. Corrie, The Modern Scientist-Practitioner: A Guide to Practice in Psychology. London: Routledge.

 

Maise, S.J. (1990).  “Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A Group Therapy Approach.”  Journal of the Houston Group Psychotherapy Society, IV, 1.

 

MacQuiddy, S.L., Maise, S.J. and Hamilton, S.B. (1987).  “Empathy and affective perspective-taking skills in parent-identified conduct-disordered boys.”  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 16, 260-268.