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Compassionate face-to-face and telehealth therapy
for adults and adolescents

I’m Laura Alfred, a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting people to better understand themselves, build healthier relationships and find thoughtful ways of living with life’s complexity, uncertainty and pain.

People who seek therapy with me are often experiencing:

  • A sense of being overwhelmed, stuck or uncertain about how to move forward

  • Ongoing anxiety, low mood or increased stress

  • Challenges related to relationships, life transitions, health or identity

  • The demands of parenting, caring roles, or professional responsibilities, and a wish for support

I offer a warm, respectful and personalised therapy experience. Some people come for support around a specific difficulty or diagnosis, while others are seeking deeper understanding or longer-term change. We can work together to identify what feels most important and focus on that.

Concerns I work with

I work with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of concerns, including:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • ADHD

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Trauma, grief and loss

  • Pregnancy and parenting challenges

  • Stress, burnout and life transitions

  • Chronic pain or illness

  • Workplace or school stress

  • Immigration related concerns

  • The long-term effects of childhood trauma

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My approach

Therapy is a collaborative process grounded in trust, safety and understanding. As a clinical psychologist working from a relational psychodynamic perspective, I focus on both present difficulties and the underlying patterns of feeling, thinking and relating that may shape your experience. This approach recognises that past relationships and experiences, often outside of conscious awareness, can influence how we understand ourselves, respond emotionally and connect with others. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes important, offering a reflective and supportive space to notice and make sense of these patterns as they emerge.

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Alongside this, I integrate CBT, interpersonal, mindfulness-based and somatic approaches where they may be helpful. This might involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, developing greater awareness of relief for emotional and bodily experiences, or finding practical ways to manage distress. Sessions are tailored to your needs and pace, with the aim of helping you make sense of your experiences, recognise patterns over time and develop a greater capacity to respond to yourself, others and life’s inevitable struggles in more considered and sustainable ways.

 

What to expect

  • A safe, confidential, and respectful therapeutic relationship

  • Sessions focused on understanding rather than judgement

  • Therapy that adapts to your goals and circumstances

  • Face to face and telehealth appointments available

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Supervision

In addition to clinical work, I provide supervision to early career psychologists. My  style is reflective, collaborative, and grounded in clinical experience, with space for both professional development and thoughtful exploration of clinical work.

Taking the next step
Reach out for an initial chat:

​Call or SMS: 0468 399 203
Email: laura@laurapsychology.com

For crisis support, please click this link 

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I acknowledge and pay my respects to the Traditional First Nations custodians of the land on which I live and work

©2026 by Laura Alfred Clinical Psychologist. 

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