Laura F
“When the other person is hurting, confused, troubled, anxious, alienated, terrified; or when he or she is doubtful of self-worth, uncertain as to identity, then understanding is called for. The gentle and sensitive companionship of an empathic stance… provides illumination and healing. In such situations deep understanding is, I believe, the most precious gift one can give to another.”
- Carl Rogers
Laura specialises in the treatment of:
- Complex Developmental Trauma
- Acute and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Depression and Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety including Panic and Phobia
- Workers Compensation Treatment
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Attachment and Family Issues
- Couples Counselling
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Laura has worked with child protection agencies and in workplace mental health settings including with emergency responders, correctional facilities and education. Her experience in workers compensation and employment psychology is extensive and Laura has worked all around Australia providing services to employees, employers and insurers. Laura has been in senior management positions and worked in organisational psychology and leadership development. Laura also completed an MBA with a scholarship for Women in Leadership.
Laura has 15 years of experience treating adults as well as Children and Adolescents. Laura is passionate about treating intergenerational trauma and helping clients escape the lifelong impacts of this. Laura is also interested in perinatal mental health, family and couple dynamics, and the intersectionality of trauma and ADHD. Laura shapes her practice around models of neurological development, attachment and the role of culture.
Laura has experience in the following therapeutic interventions:
- Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing,
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Schema Therapy,
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Metacognitive Therapy
- Gottman Couples counselling