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Lauren Van Der Leest

Registered Psychologist

Areas Of Interest

  • Children/Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Depression/Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence

About Lauren Van Der Leest

Lauren is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar with the Psychology Board of Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at La Trobe University and Master of Clinical Psychology at Bond University. Lauren has experience working across the lifespan, working with a variety of populations and presentations including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behavioral problems, autism, ADHD, phobias, depression, adjustment problems, stress, and interpersonal difficulties. She also has experience completing cognitive and neuropsychological assessments.
Lauren’s approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, and she is dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for her clients. She enjoys working with all ages, but is particularly passionate about early intervention and supporting children and adolescents to reach their potential. Lauren’s commitment to her work is driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of individuals and families.

Outside of the clinic, Lauren enjoys going to the beach, walking her dog, reading, cooking, going out for meals with friends, and watching a good TV show/movie!

Works With

Children 5-12yrs
Adolescents 13-15yrs
Older Adolescents 16-18yrs

Referral Type

DVA
Medicare Better Access Program
NDIS
Private Health Fund
Private Billing

Therapy Style

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Developmental Psychology
Dialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT/MiCBT)
Positive Psychology
Psychotherapy

Helps with

Separation Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive disorder
Emotional Regulation
ADD / ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Assertiveness Skills
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Body Dissatisfaction
Cognitive Assessment
Coping with Change
Depression
Disordered eating
Education
Grief & Loss
Learning Difficulties
Life Coaching
Memory Problems
Mindfulness
NDIS Therapeutic Support
Panic Attacks
Parenting Strategies
Performance Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychological Testing
Relationship Issues
Self Harm
Stress Management
Womens Issues

Phone

07 5599 2201

Email

livingwell@psychologygoldcoast.com.au

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Appointments Offered

Robina (Tue, Fri) Accepting New Clients

Provider for

NDIS, Private billing, Health Funds, Medicare, DVA, EAP

Fees

50min Consultations – $195 (Medicare Rebate = $96.65)

1hr Psychological Assessment Consultations – $300 (APS Recommended Fee)

All fees are payable at the time of appointment and subject to change.