
Laura Kemppainen
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (03) 9020 4507

I am a clinical psychologist and supervisor with a holistic and collaborative approach founded on good listening. I work with adults, adolescents and children (6+) on common mental health and life-related issues (mood, anxiety, stress, life-changes, existential), and have more specialised experience in treatment of eating disorders, low self-esteem, trauma-related concerns, supporting LGBTQIA+ clients and supporting women with health issues, as well as alcohol use. I also provide supervision (currently open for supervisees) and appts in Finnish/German. I work with each person in the context of their lives and experiences.
My approach is founded on respect and curiosity. I use Psychodynamic/Existential talking therapy, Schema Therapy & Emotion-focused Therapy and hold ANZAED accreditation as an eating disorder practitioner. With children and adolescents my initial focus is on creating an engaging therapy space including play.
Finding a good fit with a therapist is really important so I am happy to give you an idea of what to expect from working together (or with your child). I usually try to arrange an initial phone-call to hear a bit more about what you are coming for and to you a chance to ask me any questions and am also happy to answer questions via email.
Call or Email Laura Kemppainen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 9020 4507
Let's Connect (03) 9020 4507

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $255
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS

Laura Kemppainen
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9020 4507
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychology Board of Australia Laura Kemppainen
- In Practice for 9 years
- MA Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2015
- Membership with Psychology Board of Australia PSY0001841642
- Membership with Australian Psychological Society Member
- Membership with ANZAED ANZAED accredited eating disorder mental health clinician / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Eating Disorders
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Bereavement
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Finnish ,
German
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Finnish ,
German
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Northcote, VIC 3070
(03) 9020 4507