Bsc Applied Psychology, MA psych

About Laura

I’m a psychologist and supervisor working in Northcote and Fitzroy. I have been practicing for 10 years and hold an endorsement in clinical psychology. Prior to private practice I had a background in community health working with people across the life-span, specific work with survivors of child sexual abuse and clients from the LGBTQIA+ community. 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 some 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 also offer supervision for both emerging and established therapists.

Areas of work and approach:

I specialise in the treatment of eating disorders and other food and body-related issues, and also see many people for work on trauma, anxiety, depression, existential/life-related issues, attachment or family issues. I also often work with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community (including children/adolescents exploring gender identity), and women with female-related health concerns (e.g. PMDD/POTS).

My therapeutic orientation is founded on humanistic/psychodynamic principles with a focus on good listening. I also work a lot with Schema Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, and central nervous system regulation: cultivating presence, mindfulness and compassion. I have experience supporting clients from many different cultural backgrounds, work a lot with those from the LGBTQIA+ community, and practice from a place of respect and honouring diversity and awareness of the many structural and social influences and determinants of mental health and well-being.

“It is a joy to be hidden, and a disaster not to be found”

D.W Winnicott

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

Supervision is such an important support to therapeutic work and professional support and growth. I have a collaborative, strength-based and reflective approach in supervision and a strong interest in supporting emerging therapists in their professional growth and career path alongside developing strong reflective practices skills and an ability to deeply listen and explore processes in therapy such as transference, countertransference and stuck points.

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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