Meet Laura Agosta

Clinical Psychologist & Director
MPsych (Clinical), BAppSci (Psych) (Hons), BA (Psych)

Get to Know Your Psychologist

Laura is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 

She has almost 20 years of experience working with adults presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns. Laura has practiced in diverse mental health settings including private psychology clinics and both inpatient and outpatient public mental health services.

Laura works with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, sleep problems and relationship concerns. Her approach is respectful, collaborative and grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies and more.

She combines clinical training and experience with a practical, empathetic approach to help clients better understand themselves, manage difficulties and make meaningful, lasting changes.

“I feel deeply privileged that clients trust me with their personal stories - it’s an honour to witness their courage, resilience and personal growth.”

Laura’s Approach

Both empathetic and enthusiastic, Laura is deeply committed to understanding each person’s unique story and supporting them to lead more fulfilling, meaningful lives.

She places an emphasis on helping her clients to better understand themselves, implement positive change, achieve their goals and improve their overall quality of life. Laura’s therapeutic style is authentic, respectful and compassionate.

Laura is highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in adults. She also works with issues such as adjustment to major life events, anger and stress management, trauma, grief and loss, sleep problems and relationship concerns.

Laura works collaboratively with clients to set clear therapy goals, drawing on a broad range of evidence-based psychological treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Meta-Cognitive and Mindfulness-based approaches, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Schema Therapy, and Positive Psychology.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Laura continues to expand her skills and knowledge through advanced training and education.

What Laura Can Help With

Laura supports adults and older adolescents (aged 16 years and over) with:

  • Anxiety disorders (including generalised anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety and health anxiety)

  • Depression and low mood

  • Stress and burnout (including work-related stress)

  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Grief, loss and bereavement

  • Identity concerns

  • Relationship and interpersonal difficulties

  • Eating disorders and disordered eating (including binge eating and body image concerns)

  • Anger management and emotion regulation difficulties

  • Chronic pain and the psychological impact of long-term health conditions

  • Low self-esteem and confidence issues

  • Life transitions and adjustment (e.g., career, parenthood, relocation, separation)

  • Sleep difficulties and insomnia

  • Perfectionism, people-pleasing and self-criticism

  • Personal development and values-based living

Therapeutic Approaches

Laura utilises a range of evidence-based therapies tailored to your individual circumstances, concerns and preferences.

Treatment planning is collaborative, with a focus on incorporating your preferences wherever possible. Depending on your needs, Laura may draw from one or several of the following approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Meta-Cognitive/Mindfulness-Based Interventions

  • Compassion-Focused and Positive Psychology Approaches

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Professional Affiliations

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