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Welcome

Who Are We? 

Springboard Perth Counselling Service was founded in 2017 by Laura Pope and offers evidence based psychological counselling services to children, adolescents, adults and couples/families to help improve mental health and wellbeing.

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In Australia, it is estimated that 45 percent of people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Fortunately, research also shows us that accessing support and treatment can be very helpful to improve wellbeing, and the earlier sought, the better.

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Our goal at Springboard Perth is to provide an accessible, professional and good quality service where clients feel safe and heard. Together, we will listen to your unique life story and help you clarify the issues, explore options and develop strategies that will assist you on your journey to nurturing a happier and healthier mind.

The team are highly experienced and very approachable, so if you, your child or someone you care for is struggling, why not talk to us!
 

As  an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Laura are able to offer a Medicare rebate on presentation of a current Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your GP.  You are also welcome to attend counselling without a GP referral.

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Laura offers additional services which include; clinical supervision for Social Work practitioners,  Employee Assistance Program support, anxiety management group programmes, 

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Laura Pope
Based at Ocean Reef 

MSW, AMHSW Registered Mental Health Practitioner, GradDip Family and Relationship Therapy, BSc Hons Occupational Therapy

Laura is a highly qualified and experienced therapist who has been supporting individuals, families, and couples for more than 25 years.  Laura is a fully registered/accredited member with the AASW, trained family and relationship therapist and supervisor to other counsellors in clinical practice As well as her work with clients, Laura is passionate about supporting the quality of future therapists and is involved in the training of student and newly graduated therapists. Laura genuinely cares about her work and enjoys supporting clients overcome presenting difficulties and expanding the possibilities in their lives, relationships, and families.  Laura offers a valuable opportunity in a calm, safe and confidential setting to gain insight into problems and develop skills that will support you face life’s challenges and move towards positive change. Laura will listen to your unique life story and help you clarify the issues, explore options, and develop strategies that will assist you on your journey to nurturing a happier and healthier mind and life. Laura adopts an eclectic approach to counselling incorporating many contemporary models, which include Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, Mindfulness based, Solution-Focused Therapy and EMDR to meet specific needs and address areas of difficulty. 

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Credentials and Expertise:  

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  • Accredited Mental Health Practitioner 

  • Master of Social Work 

  • Graduate Diploma Family & Relationship Therapy 

  • Bachelor of Science with Hons in Occupational Therapy 

  • Accredited Triple P Provider 

  • Accredited provider of Cool Kids Anxiety Program 

  • EMDR trained

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Laura's areas of interest in child and adult therapy include;

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  • Couples counselling​

  • Family Therapy

  • Trauma, grief and loss 

  • EMDR Therapy

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Social skills

  • ADHD and Autism Spectrum

  • Parenting work

  • Mindfulness practice

  • VAD

  • Separation 

  • Adjustment issues

 

For further information, or to make an appointment at the Ocean Reef practice, please email Laura: Laura@springboardperth.com.au

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