Bsc Applied Psychology, MA Psychology (Couns)

About Laura

I’ve been working as a psychologist for 10 years and offer both supervision and therapy in my practice. Prior to private practice I had a background in community health working working specifically with childhood trauma, families, clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and providing individual therapy across the life-span for various concerns. I provide both more on-going therapy, as well as more focused support around a particular issue or difficult period, and see adults, as well as adolescents and children (6+) in my practice. For clients who wish to work in their mother tongue, I also provide appointments in German and Finnish.

In addition to therapeutic work, I provide clinical supervision (I am board-approved for those pursuing endorsement) both generally as well as around more specific practice areas.

Areas of work and approach:

I specialize in eating and body-image related issues, however also see many clients for general mental health and life-related issues (e.g. trauma, anxiety/depression, life changes, grief and loss). I also frequently work with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, migrants to Australia, and have knowledge around working with women’s health (e.g. PMDD, endometriosis).

My therapeutic orientation is primarily Psychodynamic and relational, and I also work with Emotion-focused therapy and Schema Therapy. I believe that change in therapy occurs within a safe and affirming therapeutic alliance where there is openness to express and be oneself, and where one feels listened to with curiosity. In work with children, I also use play and creative approaches alongside work with parents.

You can contact me below (either online form or via details provided). Finding a good fit with a therapist is important so I am happy to arrange an initial call to answer any questions.

Services

Consulting rooms for in person appointments are located in Fitzroy and Northcote and I also provide some appointments over Telehealth. My private practice days are currently Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Some of the areas I work with are:

  • Depression and anxiety related issues (including OCD) in adulthood, adolescence and childhood
  • Stress and burn-out
  • Social Anxiety, Loneliness, Shyness and struggles with social confidence
  • Making changes in alcohol use
  • Life-related stresses and transition points
  • Eating disorders and body-image-related issues
  • Childhood trauma
  • Self-esteem/Shame
  • LGBTQIA+ clients (including assisting children/young people in exploring gender identity)
  • Women’s health (e.g. managing Endometriosis/PMDD) and mental health
  • Cultural adjustment/conflict
  • Other existential concerns & finding meaning and purpose

Some of the therapeutic approaches I use and am informed by:

Psychodynamic Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion-focused Therapy, Some Cognitive-behavioural approaches (e.g. CBT-E for eating disorders, Exposure-response prevention work on OCD), Family-based Treatment (FBT) for AN.

Supervision

If you would like to arrange an initial call about supervision, contact me through the details below (I have current availability for supervisees).

Fees

  • Standard Individual Consultation fee 255 AUD.
  • Medicare rebates (145.25) can be accessed with a valid referral (Mental health care or Eating disorder management plan)
  • Private Health funds may cover some costs depending on the plan and cover
  • NDIS funding may also be used to cover the cost of appointments (self-funded or plan managed)

Contact

Laura Kemppainen (Psychologist)

0432 867 845

laurakpsychology@gmail.com

For further inquiries and questions, contact me via the above or through sending a message via the form below.

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