Bsc Applied Psychology, MA Psychology (Couns)

About Laura

I have been working as a psychologist for 11 years and offer both supervision and therapy in my practice. Prior to private practice I had a background in community health working working with childhood trauma, families, clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and providing individual therapy across the life-span for various concerns. 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 provide appointments in German and Finnish.

In addition to therapeutic work, I offer clinical supervision (I am board-approved for those pursuing endorsement) both generally as well as around more specific practice areas.

Areas of work and approach:

I specialize in treatment of eating disorders, and other food and body-image related issues, however also see many clients for other mental health and life-related issues (e.g. trauma, anxiety/depression, life changes, grief and loss). I also frequently work with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, migrants to Australia, and have knowledge around working with women’s health (e.g. PMDD, endometriosis).

My orientation is primarily Psychodynamic and relational, and I am also trained in and use Emotion-focused therapy and Schema Therapy alongside more here and now skills. In work with children, I use play and creative approaches alongside work with parents. I believe that change in therapy occurs within a safe and affirming therapeutic alliance where there is openness to express and be oneself, explore more deeply held questions and suppressed parts of self, and where one feels listened to with curiosity.

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

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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