Warm, practical & grounded support for life.
Understand your mind.
Make sense of your patterns.
Find your way forward.
Three pillars of support.
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Support for stress, anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, low mood, and the challenges of modern life.
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Support for ADHD, autism, and understanding your unique strengths, needs, and experiences.
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Support through grief, loss, change, uncertainty, and life transitions.
Seven areas of focus.
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When life feels like constant pressure or responsibility, leaving you emotionally depleted, mentally fatigued, and unable to rest.
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When your mind becomes focused on anticipating what could go wrong, replaying what has happened, or trying to stay one step ahead, leaving you feeling persistently worried.
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When the demands of modern life exceed your human capacity to think clearly or know where to begin - leaving you feeling mentally scattered, emotionally flooded, or stuck in uncertainty and shutdown.
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Struggling with focus, fatigue, and daily demands - often alongside internal restlessness, distractibility, emotional intensity, and a long history of coping and adapting in ways that may now feel unsustainable.
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Lifelong patterns of feeling different, experiencing the world intensely, and masking to fit in - often feeling misunderstood, with sensory environments and everyday demands feeling draining.
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The intense sadness that can follow the loss of a loved one or beloved pet who brought love, safety, purpose, and connection into your life. Missing their presence, adjusting to a world that feels changed and empty, while carrying a continuing bond that remains part of your story.
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When something ends or shifts - such as a relationship breakup, relocation, or retirement - and you find yourself adjusting to change, uncertainty, and a shifting sense of identity, direction and self.
I knew that I wanted to be a psychologist from a young age. There was something about people, their stories, and the ways we make sense of ourselves that captured my curiosity, and that curiosity continues to guide my work today.
For two decades, I’ve supported people through life’s challenges, transitions, and moments of growth. Since 2020, I’ve run my private practice, Desert Flame Psychology, working with clients across Australia.
Although my training continues through ongoing professional development and supervision, what matters most to me is how that knowledge is used in the real world. Seeking support is an investment in yourself, and everyone deserves care that feels thoughtful, personalised, and genuinely helpful.
Clients often tell me they appreciate my warm, grounded and non-judgemental approach. I see the relationship between a client and their psychologist as one of the most important parts of therapy. My aim is to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, explore what’s on your mind at your own pace, and feel understood rather than analysed.
I have a particular interest in working with people who appear to be coping on the surface but feel stuck, disconnected, or ready for something to change. Together, we can explore the patterns, beliefs, emotions and nervous system responses that may be shaping your experience, often in ways that are difficult to understand on your own.
My work is informed by attachment theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and trauma-informed approaches. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy to the individual.
A deeply meaningful part of my work has been shaped by my own experiences of loss and grief, particularly through the human-animal bond. My dog, Little Lord, was a profound presence in my life, and his passing expanded my understanding of grief in ways that are rarely spoken about. My two rescue dogs, Cheeky Chops and Tiny Tot, continue to remind me daily of connection, presence, resilience and love.
At its heart, my work is about helping people reconnect with themselves - to better understand their patterns, trust their own inner wisdom, and move towards a life that feels more intentional, grounded and aligned with who they truly are.
Research suggests many people spend years wondering whether they should reach out before taking that first step. If you've been waiting for a sign, perhaps this is it. Whenever you're ready, you're welcome to get in touch.
With Lauren, your psychologist.
