Laura Murfett
Clinical Psychologist
BA Psych, BA ExSci (HM), BA Psych (Honours),
MPsych (ClinPsych) MAPS
Where do I work?............ I work in Heidelberg
How long have I worked in Mental Health?............ 7 Years
Mental Health Experience............ I have worked in the public system at Northern Western Mental Health and in Community based setting at Banyule Community Health. I also have over 7 years experience working in the disability field.
Who do I treat?............ Children, adolescents, and adults
Areas of expertise........... Anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment to change, parenting and childhood behavioural difficulties. I also have a particular interest in disability, including Autism and was trained in a positive behavioural support approach prior to commencing psychological work.
My therapy style............ I work in a collaborative, holistic way and aim for clients to feel heard and understood. Together we set treatment goals with a focus on strengths to build confidence and resilience. Part of this is understanding the underlying reason/function for the issue or behaviour and from that we develop a treatment plan. I utilise evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy (ST) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),