Laura Etherington

Registered Psychologist

BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Forensic)

Key areas of interest

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress Management
  • Self-Identity
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Complex Trauma
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Self-esteem
  • Domestic Violence
  • Communication
  • Drug
  • Alcohol Use
  • Work-related stress
  • Perfectionism

About Laura

Laura is a Registered Psychologist with a particular interest in working with adults who have histories of complex trauma and domestic violence.

Laura has a broad range of experience in working with survivors of trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence, the criminal justice system, disability, private practice, drug and alcohol, public health, and other mental health services.

Therapeutic Framework/Strategies

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
  • Trauma-informed approach

How Laura might support you

Laura’s approach is evidence-based, flexible, tailored to each individual, and non-judgemental. Laura places emphasis on creating a safe space. She enjoys helping people understand themselves better, to validate what is occurring for them makes sense, and to ultimately gain better control of their mental wellbeing.