Bsc Applied Psychology, MA psych (Couns)

About Laura

I am a clinical psychologist with 10 years experience and offer both supervision and therapy. Prior to private practice I had a background in community health working working with survivors of child sexual abuse, families, clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and providing individual therapy across the life-span. 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 supervision (I am board-approved for those pursuing endorsement) both generally as well as some more specific areas (e.g. psychodynamic work on eating disorders).

Areas of work and approach:

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

My therapeutic orientation is primarily psychodynamic with a focus on good listening and collaboration. I also use play-based approaches, Schema Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, and am informed by Buddhist principles of work on grounding, cultivating presence, and compassion. I have experience supporting clients from many different cultural and social backgrounds, recognize many systemic factors in our mental health, and practice from a place of respect and celebrating and honouring diversity.

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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