Counsellor profile
Lauren Clare, AASW
AASW social worker - Family and parenting focus
Continue with LaurenAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma-informed care
About Lauren
Lauren Clare is an AASW social worker with seven years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and parenting concerns. She works with adults who are juggling parenting, relationship strain, grief or the ongoing effects of abuse and trauma. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and small changes that can fit into everyday life.
Lauren trained in psychology, social work and law and has a background in child protection, family services and crisis support. That range of roles shaped how she approaches safety, communication and managing overwhelm for people under pressure.
Her work is collaborative and practical. She uses evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms, improve communication and cope with parenting demands. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now and what can be changed in small, achievable ways.
She has particular experience with separation and divorce, caregiver stress, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and recovery after sexual assault or domestic violence. When trauma is part of the picture, she takes a measured approach that attends to safety and paced progress.
People who work with Lauren often set short-term goals around reducing anxiety, improving family communication, or coping better with caregiving and parenting duties. The work combines discussion, practical strategies and checking what actually helps in day-to-day life.
How sessions work
Evidence-informed approaches and how online sessions work
Lauren uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One approach is trauma-informed practice, which means recognising the effects of trauma and working at a pace that matches a person's readiness. This helps when past abuse, domestic violence or post-traumatic stress affect day-to-day functioning.A second approach is solution-focused work, which concentrates on small, achievable steps and what has worked before. It suits people who want clear, short-term goals for managing parenting stress, communication problems or anxiety.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals, needs and preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress is assessed. That means starting with practical tasks and changing direction if something isn't helping.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and appropriately qualified professionals can work together with clients to find a rhythm and structure that fits daily life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, parenting challenges, trauma and depression as listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-informed techniques to set achievable steps and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in areas such as child protection, family services and crisis support.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started managed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.