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*I am currently fully booked and I am not taking on any new clients until January 2021* I am an Educational & Developmental psychologist with experience in primary and secondary schools, private and university clinic settings. I specialise in working with children and adolescents between the ages 3 – 18 years, providing therapy and assessment for a wide range of issues. I also offer parenting support. I take a client-centred and collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients, families, school staff and other health professionals. I incorporate a range of theoretical approaches and techniques dependent on the needs of the client and their family, including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and play therapy.

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Practice Profile Description

Lauren has over 30 years working in counselling and education. Her personal style is warm, engaging and passionate and builds upon her significant academic qualifications in psychology, education and human resource management. As a clinician and trainer she uses Solution Focussed and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based approaches, and integrates these ideas to help you build and maintain work and life balance for you. B.Ed, BA(Psych), PostGradDipPsych., M.HRM CREDENTIALS Lauren completed a Bachelor of: - Education and then a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology then a Post - Graduate Diploma of Psychology as her 4th Year. She is registered with the Australian Health - Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian - Psychological Society (APS). Lauren is trained in several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solutions Focussed Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). EXPERIENCE Lauren has experience working with a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents and adults. Lauren has a keen interest in working with people experiencing workplace issues, life direction coaching, low self-esteem and interpersonal difficulties. She has worked in a range of settings, including schools, non-government organisations, and private practice.