Lauren completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Deakin University in Melbourne. She is currently completing a Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) and is registered with AHPRA as a Provisional Psychologist.
Most recently, Lauren completed practicum placements at the USC Psychology Clinic and at the Palmwoods State Primary School where she used Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as her primary treatment modality to assist clients with various presentations including depression, and anxiety, as well assisting clients with managing difficulties with regulating their emotions and with their interpersonal relationships. During her time at the USC Psychology Clinic, Lauren also conducted cognitive assessments and provided feedback sessions with clients to assist them to implement recommendations related to their specific cognitive profiles.
Lauren has experience supporting young people aged 16-25 years living with various conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, personality disorders, childhood trauma, substance abuse and neurological conditions. Within this role, Lauren supported NDIS participants to develop daily living skills and facilitated group programs drawing on CBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Wilderness Therapy. This position was within a residential program (Youth Residential Rehabilitation) at EACH, where she also regularly conducted risk assessments and developed safety plans with clients when clinically indicated.
Additionally, Lauren also has experience working with people across the lifespan who are living with complex mental health issues when she worked as an outreach support worker in the Early Intervention Psychosocial Support Response (EIPSR) team at EACH. Within this role, she helped individuals access the community and assisted people who transitioned onto the NDIS.
Lauren is passionate about providing a safe space for clients, and uses an empathetic and client-centred approach to treatment. She enjoys working with clients across the lifespan and is comfortable working with different presentations.
Registration & Memberships
- Provisional Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychology, Deakin University
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Deakin University
- Master of Psychology (Clinical), University of the Sunshine Coast (expected completion December 2024)
Specialised Training
- Working with Children’s Check- Department of Justice 2019
- Screening Tool for Assessing Risk of Suicide (STARS) – Australian Institute for Suicide Research & Prevention, Griffith University 2020
- The Essentials: Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders – Inside Out 2021
- Three Phased Approach: Safety and Stabilisation – Blue Knot 2022
- Indigenous Cultural Awareness Foundations Plus 3.0 – Your Mob 2022
- Early Intervention for Borderline Personality Disorder – Orygen 2022
- Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention – the Black Dog Institute 2024
Contact Details
- Clinic Days: Tuesday & Wednesday (Clinical Treatment Services)
- Email: laurenhajro@surepsychology.com.au
