Mind Centered Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Mindarie, WA 6030
Let's Connect (08) 6206 8583
Hello, I'm Laura, and I specialise in helping couples who feel stuck in a cycle of conflict and doubt rediscover the love and connection they once had. I also help individuals who feel like they have lost themselves in an unhealthy relationship. My approach is informed by my own journey offering a unique and empathetic perspective to my counselling practice. Growing up in South Africa, I faced significant emotional challenges early on, witnessing my mother’s struggle with depression and my father’s battle with alcohol addiction. These experiences ignited my passion for supporting others in their mental health journeys.
My own path included dealing with emotional neglect because of being in boarding school since the age of six and overcoming significant personal losses, including a divorce and the deaths of close family members. Through these experiences, I learned to transform my life by applying the principles of psychology not just academically, but personally.
I bring this wisdom to my counselling practice, tailoring each session to the unique needs of my clients. My goal is to help you understand and meet each other’s needs, moving beyond conflict to build a stronger, more loving relationship. If my story resonates with you, consider this your invitation to reach out and get started on your journey.
Call or Email Mind Centered Counselling Services now for a free 15 minute consultation - (08) 6206 8583
Let's Connect (08) 6206 8583
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $180
Insurance
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
- Police Health
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Mind Centered Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Laura Verena Barnes
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Degree/Diploma from North West University in Psychology (Honns) Psychology Honns / 1993
- Degree/Diploma from North West University in Psychology (BA) BA Psychology / 1992
- I studied Psychology in South Africa and then did my MA degree in counselling in Australia. , MA Community Counselling, Graduated 2021
Counsellor: Laura Verena Barnes
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (08) 6206 8583
Mind Centered Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6206 8583
Mind Centered Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Afrikaans
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Afrikaans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (08) 6206 8583
Mind Centered Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Location
Nearby Areas
Regions
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 6206 8583
Mind Centered Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4