Clinical Psychologist
B Psych (Hons), MA Clinical Psych
Lauren Otto is a Clinical Psychologist from South Africa, who completed her Master’s training in Australia. She enjoys working with a diverse group of clients with a wide range of life challenges. She has spent time working in a variety of settings including a school, a hospital, and a community psychology clinic during her time in Australia. These experiences have allowed her to work in multidisciplinary teams, with clients of all ages, and a wide range of concerns.
Lauren has a warm, non-judgemental yet practical approach to therapy. She believes that having her client’s true understanding and “buy in” with regard to where their therapy is going is key in not only fostering a positive relationship with her clients but allowing them to achieve their goals.
With regard to adult therapy, Lauren’s main areas of interest include emotion regulation and adjustment difficulties, as well as living with chronic pain. Lauren also has experience working with clients who have experienced trauma and an understanding of the knock-on effects this can cause for their mental health.
Individual Wellbeing and Mental Health for Adults
- Emotion regulation concerns
- Adjustment difficulties following life transitions
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Suicide and self-harm prevention
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Perfectionism
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
Lauren has a particular interest in Autism Spectrum Disorder and has spent time both volunteering and working with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum for many years. However, Lauren understands that children and adolescents can face many different challenges and has experience assisting children, adolescents, and their families with the following areas:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Emotion regulation and conduct concerns
- Depression
- Suicide and self-harm prevention
- Adjustment difficulties following life transitions
Therapies and Techniques
Below are some of the therapies and techniques that Lauren uses:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy;
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy;
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy;
- Motivational interviewing;
- Trauma focussed CBT;
- Mindfulness;
- Behavioural interventions with children including: Triple P and Social Thinking.
Lauren is sensitive to the cultural and religious backgrounds of her clients and is conscious of how these may shape their experiences with their mental health as well as their treatment. Lauren has a warm and down to earth nature and strives to provide clients with a safe environment to share and reflect.
To make an appointment try Online Booking. Alternatively, you can call Vision Psychology Brisbane on (07) 3088 5422 or or M1 Psychology Loganholme on (07) 3067 9129.