Laura Johnson

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Laura is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience working across both public and private mental health settings. She is deeply committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based, client-centred care, with a therapeutic approach grounded in genuine connection and respect for every unique person’s lived experience. 

Laura has a special interest in supporting people through some of life’s most complex and vulnerable moments, including palliative and end of life care, adjustment to chronic health conditions, and the impacts of mood conditions and PTSD. Her work is informed by a strong belief that healing begins in a safe, supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood and supported without judgement.

Areas of Interest

• Mood and anxiety disorders 
• Adjustment to chronic health conditions 
• Palliative care and end-of-life care 
• Carer fatigue, burnout and stress
• Grief and bereavement 
• PTSD and trauma
• Interpersonal stress or adjustment to stressful life conditions
• Perinatal mental health
• Substance misuse or addiction

Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches Offered:

• Individual therapy (adolescents & adults)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
• Trauma-focused CBT
• Motivational Interviewing
• Compassion Focused Therapy

Registration and Memberships

• Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Member of The Australian Association of Psychologists Inc
• Registered provider of Medicare services
• Board Approved Supervisor