Kerrie Lawler 
Registered Psychologist | Bundall, Gold Coast

​Seeking psychological support can feel like a big step. You may know that something isn't working as well as you'd like, but not know exactly why, or where, to begin.

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My role is to help you make sense of what's happening, understand the patterns that may be contributing to difficulties, and develop practical ways forward.

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Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a pre-school, primary and early secondary school teacher. I have worked with children and adolescents throughout my working life, and this experience continues to shape the way I work with young people and families.

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Education taught me to look beyond behaviour and ask what might be happening underneath it.

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A child who is refusing school, becoming overwhelmed, withdrawing, becoming angry or struggling to regulate may be communicating something they don't yet have the words to explain.

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That perspective continues to inform my psychological work.

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I also work with adults who may be navigating anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, emotional overwhelm, high-pressure roles, ADHD-related difficulties and challenging life transitions.

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My approach is warm, collaborative and practical. I don't believe therapy should be about simply talking about what's wrong. Where appropriate, we'll work together to understand the patterns involved and develop strategies that can be used in everyday life.

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My Approach

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Depending on your needs, my work may draw on: -

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• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Schema-informed therapy

• Trauma-informed approaches

• Emotional regulation strategies

• Practical skill-building

• Neuro-affirming approaches

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Every client is different, so therapy is tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all formula.

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My Experience

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• AHPRA Registered Psychologist

• Background in pre-school, primary and early secondary education

• Experience working with children and adolescents

• Experience supporting adults in high-pressure roles

• Experience working with anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm and stress

• Neuro-affirming support for ADHD and autistic clients

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What matters most to me​

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I want clients to leave therapy with greater understanding of themselves, practical tools they can use, and a clearer sense of what they can do next.

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