- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Lauren
Lauren Fehlberg is an AASW social worker with 13 years of practice in Australia. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, depression, eating concerns and problems with self-esteem. She also supports those struggling with guilt and shame and related issues like attachment and body image.
Lauren uses straightforward conversations and practical skills in sessions. She helps people notice what matters to them and build small, steady changes. Sessions focus on learning ways to cope, handle panic or overwhelming feelings, and improve communication with others.
Her background includes many years working with people facing life transitions and caregiver stress. Lauren draws on approaches that teach emotion regulation and present-moment awareness so people can respond differently to old patterns. She often uses strategies that break big problems into manageable steps.
When guilt or shame is central, Lauren looks at how those feelings affect behaviour and relationships. She works with clients to name painful thoughts, try new actions, and practise acceptance alongside change. This includes attention to forgiveness, self-love, and repairing communication when needed.
Sessions aim to be practical and paced to each person. Lauren combines evidence-informed techniques with reflective discussion. People leave with concrete tools to use between sessions and clearer ideas about next steps.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Lauren commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that align with them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to painful emotions. Mindfulness exercises can help when guilt or shame cause rumination or avoidance. These approaches suit worries about identity, relationship strains, panic, and mood concerns because they mix skill-building with reflection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and may change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Lauren aims to adapt methods so people can practise skills between sessions and apply them in everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures, depression, eating concerns and self-esteem problems, and also addresses guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses practical conversations and therapies that help name painful thoughts, try different behaviours and build acceptance alongside change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker and practises in Australia.
Can I see her if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people in Australia.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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