Lauren Winney

Clinical Psychologist

I consider it a great privilege to bear witness to people’s stories, and to have the opportunity to walk alongside those who are going through a difficult time. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where we reflect together about your difficulties, and work as a team to achieve your goals.

Qualifications and registration

  • Bachelor of Psychology (First Class Honours) at Macquarie University

  • Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney

  • Professional registration & Board-approved supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)

Areas of expertise

I have worked across a range of settings, including university clinics, community mental health teams, and private practice. I currently work with individuals aged 16 years and above. I am experienced at providing treatment for various presentations including:

  • Anxiety (specific phobias, chronic worry, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety)

  • Mood issues (e.g. depression)

  • School/university/work difficulties (e.g. HSC stress, workplace bullying, burnout, procrastination)

  • Low self-esteem

  • Perfectionism

  • Emotion regulation problems (anger management, coping with intense emotions)

  • Body image and eating issues

  • Parenting stress (carer burnout, managing relationships with adolescents)

  • Relationship difficulties (family tensions, friendship problems, communication issues, conflict management)

  • Adjustment problems (transitioning into adulthood, parenthood, marriage, new jobs)

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Grief and loss

  • Self development (clarifying your values, improving communication and assertiveness, goal-setting, problem solving)



Primary therapy modalities

I am trained and experienced in various evidence-based therapies, which I draw from to create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your particular presentation, treatment goals, and preferences.

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Family systems therapy

  • Mindfulness-based therapies

  • Attachment and trauma informed therapy

  • Relational psychoanalytic therapy

Supervision services

I am a Board-approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia, and I provide clinical supervision to fellow therapists including psychology registrars. Please get in touch if you are seeking professional supervision or would like further information.