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Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Laura Petrie

Social Worker, AMHSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Suite 4A / 127 Bell Street, Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
Let's Connect (03) 8797 5226
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Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
Laura has developed a deep commitment to exploring each individual’s unique sense of themselves. This is done through the development of increased self awareness which strengthens our internal resources, which we can draw on to manage day to day life and relationships in a more thoughtful and satisfying way.
If you are seeking a safe space that supports you to develop a greater understanding of, and connection to yourself and others then it may be helpful to make an appointment with Laura to explore your options in more detail.
Call or Laura Petrie now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8797 5226

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Heidelberg Psychological Services

Suite 4A / 127 Bell Street

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079 map

(03) 8797 5226
I focus on Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Transgender 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (03) 8797 5226
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Heidelberg Psychological Services

Suite 4A / 127 Bell Street

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079 map

(03) 8797 5226
I focus on Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Transgender 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Bupa
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Laura Petrie
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 25 years
  • Clinical Social Worker / Psychotherapist, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Workers
  • Degree/Diploma from Latrobe University in Social Science Psychology (M.S.W) Master of Social Work / 2009
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I am a qualified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who accepts Mental Health Care Plans.
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8797 5226
"
I am a qualified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who accepts Mental Health Care Plans.
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8797 5226

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Transgender

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (03) 8797 5226
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (03) 8797 5226

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Person-Centred
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (03) 8797 5226
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (03) 8797 5226

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Heidelberg Psychological Services

Suite 4A / 127 Bell Street

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079

(03) 8797 5226
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8797 5226
Photo of Laura Petrie, Social Worker, AMHSW
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8797 5226