Therapy that works at the nervous system level...
Online counselling for anxiety, stress, overthinking, ADHD-related overwhelm, and relationship patterns that continue to repeat beneath the surface.
Supporting your mind and body to feel calmer, safer, and less stuck.
Therapy that works at the nervous system level...
Online counselling for anxiety, stress, overthinking, ADHD related overwhelm, and relationship patterns that continue to repeat beneath the surface.
You might notice yourself:
● Struggling to fully switch off or relax
● Replaying conversations you've had over and over again
● Feeling emotionally reactive or shutting down under stress
● Becoming overwhelmed by other people’s emotions or expectations
● Overthinking interactions, decisions, or conflict
● Repeating the same patterns in relationships
● Understanding why you react, yet still feeling your body respond automatically
For some people, ADHD, autism, masking, burnout, past trauma or stressful experiences may also contribute to this ongoing internal pressure.
Hi, I'm Lauren!
Registered Counsellor
(Masters Qualified)
My work integrates counselling, subconscious therapy, somatic approaches, and nervous system-informed practice. I support support people experiencing anxiety, recurring relationship patterns, ADHD-related overwhelm, masking, burnout, and chronic internal stress.
I offer online therapy, Australia-wide.
Therapy that supports all of you
Many people arrive here after trying traditional approaches to therapy or counselling, still feeling anxious, reactive, or unsettled in their bodies.
This is often because emotional patterns are not only held cognitively. Stress responses, protective behaviours, and emotional reactions can also become deeply wired through the nervous system and subconscious mind over time.
My approach combines counselling with subconscious and somatic therapy to support deeper emotional change in a grounded, collaborative, and client-paced way
You might notice yourself:
● Struggling to fully switch off or relax
● Replaying conversations in your head afterwards
● Feeling emotionally reactive or shutting down under stress
● Becoming overwhelmed by other people’s emotions or expectations
● Overthinking interactions, decisions, or conflict
● Repeating the same patterns in relationships
● Understanding why you react, yet still feeling your body respond automatically
For some people, past trauma or stressful experiences, ADHD, autism, masking and burnout may also contribute to this ongoing internal pressure.
Integrative counselling, subconscious therapy, & somatic approaches,
supports your mind and body to feel calmer, safer, and less stuck in the same emotional cycles.
Meet Lauren, your therapist
Hi and welcome! I am Lauren.
Registered Counsellor
(Masters Qualified)
My work integrates counselling, subconscious therapy, somatic approaches, and nervous system-informed practice to support people experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, recurring relationship patterns, burnout, and chronic internal stress.
This may be a good fit if:
● You have tried therapy before but still feel anxious or reactive in your body
● Certain relationships or situations trigger strong emotional responses
● You feel on edge without knowing why
● You’re looking for an integrative approach
● You want change that feels steady and sustainable
Ways to Work Together
How We Can Work Together:
Integrative Therapy & Counselling
A grounded and collaborative approach that combines counselling with somatic, subconscious, and nervous system-informed support.
Focus on regulation and long-term change.
Aaruka® Therapy
A deeper subconscious and somatic approach designed to support past trauma, emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and long-standing emotional patterns.
Offered via the Aaruka® Online Clinic.
My Approach Includes:
Somatic Therapy: body-based techniques that build your personal toolkit of easy, effective stress-relief and grounding practices, helping you feel centred, calm, and regulated whenever you need it.
Aaruka® Therapy: a powerful, trauma-informed process that works at the subconscious and nervous system levels. This method quickly helps you to release stored trauma and memories, shift limiting beliefs, and restore a deep sense of emotional safety and clarity, so you can feel free and at peace in your body.
EFT Tapping: a gentle mind-body technique that helps you calm your nervous system, reduce stress responses, and shift emotional patterns that have kept you feeling stuck.
Clinical Hypnosis: targeted subconscious work to change unhelpful core beliefs and move past the blocks that have been holding you back, to create space for clarity and confidence.
Integrating these approaches with counselling is what creates lasting change.
Practical details
Sessions are private and delivered online via Zoom.
Medicare rebates are not available.
Private fee payable upon booking.
I combine these approaches,
helping you to
create lasting change.
Together we will:
Process old unhelpful beliefs and memories in the subconcious.
Incorporate body (somatic) work.
Clear emotions and stuck energy.
Work at a pace you feel comfortable with.
So that you can step towards a life that feels more balanced and joyful.
What Sets My Approach Apart:
✧ Drawing from a diverse background in counselling, coaching, psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and EFT tapping, I bring a wealth of expertise to guide your transformation.
✧ As a trained nervous system fitness coach, I will help you to learn to regulate your nervous system, to achieve a balanced state, promoting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
✧ Our sessions together are crafted specifically for you. Whether you're seeking stress relief, tools to reduce anxiety, or life purpose exploration, we will work towards your goals and aspirations.
✧ Using a mind-body approach contributes to your overall wellbeing, by addressing stress and anxiety from multiple angles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I have a Mental Health Care Plan from my GP. Can I get rebates through Medicare?
As a registered counsellor, unfortunately I am not able to accept Mental Health Care Plans, and cannot provide Medicare rebates at this time.
What is your approach?
My counselling approach is grounded in a holistic understanding of mental health and wellbeing. Most of what is driving your stress, anxiety and emotional patterns isn't conscious. It lives in your nervous system, your memories and your core beliefs at an unconscious level. That's why I use methods that work with your whole self: mind, body, and subconscious, to create real, lasting change.
This approach is also informed by evidence-based frameworks such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Why choose online therapy over in-person?
I offer online sessions via Zoom to enable people to access my services from any location.
Online offers the benefits of:
- being in your own comfortable space - avoiding the stress of driving to an appointment
- saving time
- accessibility for everyone
The impact of online therapy has been proven to be just as effective (if not more) as an in-person appointment.
However, if you prefer in-person and are local to Bayside Melbourne, I have a limited number of integrative counselling sessions available in clinic. Please contact me via email to discuss.
**The Online Trauma Clinic only offers sessions via Zoom at this time.
What is EFT tapping?
Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a highly effective evidence-based stress reduction technique. It uses a combination of cognitive therapy, whilst self-tapping on specific points on your body. Often just called ‘Tapping’ it can address a range of issues and has been proven to help with stress, anxiety, depression, pain and self-confidence.
What is Aaruka® Therapy?
Aaruka® is a therapy designed to overcome past trauma, break through subconscious beliefs about yourself, and set you on the path to a life you want to live. The word Aaruka means "finding paradise within".
In a session, you are guided into the theta brainwave through hypnosis. In this relaxed state the subconscious beliefs you hold about yourself are more accessible. We will have a conversation whilst in this brainwave to help clear the negative patterns and install positive beliefs. We will work to clear trauma at the subconscious, memory, nervous system, and energetic levels.
It is an incredibly powerful method that may require between 1 - 5 sessions overtime, depending on your situation. Even just one session will begin to get you back towards the path you desire.
These healing sessions are up to 90 minutes duration and are booked with me directly through the Aaruka® Online Trauma Clinic.
✔ Rewire your subconscious and nervous system for lasting change.
✔ Move forward with clarity, confidence, and freedom.
How does hypnotherapy help?
Clinical hypnotherapy can assist to manage stress and anxiety by targeting thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to it. In a session we can work on integrating new strategies, making them more accessible in everyday life. After a session, clients often report feeling more relaxed and in control of their presenting problem.
How many sessions will I need?
This widely varies and is dependent on your individual circumstances. On average, clients book anywhere between 3 and 8 sessions. You may require less, or more. What matters is the level of permanent change you desire.
Most clients book a series of 3-5 sessions to begin with, assess their level of change, then come back for 'top-ups' or 'maintenance' when new things appear in life that they would like to work on.
Why not get started with your first session and see what changes can begin now?
What qualifications and experience do you have?
I hold a Master's degree in Counselling, a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Strategic Psychotherapy, and hold registration with the Australian Counselling Association. With 16 years of experience as an educator, and as a Registered Teacher in Victoria, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my practice. You can read more about me here.
What if I have more questions?
No problem! You can email me at [email protected] for a quick response (please allow up to 48 hours).
I also offer 10 minute introductory phone calls (Australia only) if you want to know more, via the booking page.
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