Bsc Applied Psychology, MA Psychology

About Laura

I am a clinical psychologist and supervisor with 11 years experience. Prior to starting my practice, I had a background in community mental health working with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, families, as well as providing individual therapy across the life-span. I offer both therapy as well as supervision in my practice and enjoy working with supervisees at different stages of their career. I specialise in working with eating disorders and childhood trauma (including emotional neglect), however also have experience and enjoy working with other mental health and life-related concerns. I see adults, as well as adolescents and children in my practice, frequently work with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, and have knowledge around working with complexities around women’s health (e.g. PMDD, endometriosis) and cultural as well as migrant backgrounds. For clients wishing to access therapy in their mother tongue, I also offer appointments in Finnish and German.

My orientation is mainly psychodynamic, however I am also trained in and use Schema Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and CBT. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed with an emphasis on good listening, growing understanding and making meaningful changes. I believe strongly in feeling heard and finding one’s own voice and answers in therapy in a supportive, curious and guided space. In work with children I use play and creative approaches alongside talking therapy and work with parents.

Update on availability: I have upcoming availability in September for new supervisees and clients.

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.

Appointments

Consulting rooms for in person appointments are 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:

Mood and anxiety related issues (including OCD) in adulthood, adolescence and childhood

Stress and burn-out

Social Anxiety

Making changes in alcohol or other substance use

Life-related stresses and transition points

Eating disorders and body-image-related issues

Trauma

Self-esteem/Shame

LGBTQIA+ related themes (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 eating disorder work where suitable.

Supervision

I provide individual supervision and am also currently taking expressions of interest for an early career supervision group. If you would like to arrange a call about supervision, contact me through the details below.

Fees

  • Standard Individual Consultation fee 270 AUD.
  • Supervision 220 AUD
  • Medicare rebates (149.05) 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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