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Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych

Dr Karla Johnston

Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych (she, her)

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Ascot, QLD 4007
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Dr Karla offers both in-person sessions (Brisbane) and telehealth sessions. You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan to see Karla. Karla treats all psychological conditions. Karla practises at: Hamilton QLD (Brisbane) See: www.drkarlajohnston.com
Karla is trained in a broad range of therapies including EMDR.
Sometimes bottling up pain results in you thinking that talking won't help... Or that, no one could possibly understand your situation. The importance of being heard is critical to our mental, spiritual, and physical wellbeing. Please reach out for support via referral from your medical doctor for a Mental Health Treatment Plan. www.drkarlajohnston.com
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My Practice at a Glance

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Ascot, QLD 4007

www.drkarlajohnston.com
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Bereavement and Anxiety 
$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Dr Karla Johnston
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Ascot, QLD 4007

www.drkarlajohnston.com
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Bereavement and Anxiety 
$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $300

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Bupa
  • HCF
  • Medibank Private
  • Medicare Rebates
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You will need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP/ psychiatrist to access this service.
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Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
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You will need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP/ psychiatrist to access this service.
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Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Karla Johnston
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 25 years
  • PhD , B Psych Hons, Graduated 1997
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency PSY0000946636
  • Membership with EMDRAA Full
  • Membership with Australian Psychological Society Fellow
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I am a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have two endorsements with AHPRA.
Photo of Dr Karla Johnston, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
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I am a clinical and counselling psychologist. I have two endorsements with AHPRA.
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Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Bereavement
  • Anxiety

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
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Sadly, most people I see have trauma histories. Very brave people!
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Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
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Sadly, most people I see have trauma histories. Very brave people!
Photo of Dr Karla Johnston, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Indian

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Indian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Trauma Focused
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I like to get to know you first, before determining a therapy type.
Photo of Dr Karla Johnston, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.
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I like to get to know you first, before determining a therapy type.
Photo of Dr Karla Johnston, Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Ascot, QLD 4007

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www.drkarlajohnston.com
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Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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www.drkarlajohnston.com
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Dr Karla Johnston
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych