Lauren Ephraims
Counsellor | M. Couns
About Lauren
Lauren is a warm and compassionate counsellor. She has completed a Masters in Counselling and a four month placement where she was able to support neurodivergent children and adults. Lauren loves to use an eclectic approach so that she can provide individualised support and tailor each intervention to the client’s needs.
Lauren has also completed a Bachelor of Business at QUT and for over 7 years has worked in administration at a children’s clinic that provides Speech, OT and Physio to neurodivergent children.
Lauren is community minded and in the past has volunteered with the Pyjama Foundation and other organisations. She’s an advocate for mental health and has participated in causes including the Push Up Challenge and Beyond Blue’s Big Blue Table that helps to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Lauren has a neuro-diversity affirming, culturally safe and trauma-informed approach to therapy. She is very motivated to work with each individual to help them to feel understood and that they are not alone in their struggles. Lauren’s goal is to collaborate with her clients to create a future where they can feel confident in who they are and their ability to overcome any challenge.
Outside of Speechcare…
Lauren has a blue belt in karate. She loves spending time with her partner, friends and family and her little cavoodle Loki. She also loves exploring new restaurants and LOVES ice cream and other desserts.
Additional Training or Special Interest Areas
Special Interest Areas & Training
- Mental health including anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions
- Trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming practice
Supporting clients from various cultural backgrounds - Helping clients with emotion regulation and self-advocacy
- Supporting clients to build positive relationships
- Executive functioning to support clients in their daily routines
- Building self-esteem and self-identity
- Play therapy
- Art therapy
Professional Memberships & Qualifications:
- Level 2 Accredited Counsellor – Australian Counselling Association
- Master of Counselling – Edith Cowan University