Lauren ClareAASW

Lauren Clare is an AASW social worker who offers calm, practical support for people facing big life stresses. She aims to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients can be heard and understood. Lauren writes simply and meets people where they are, helping them take small steps forward.

Lauren has seven years' experience working across child protection, family services, crisis support and counselling. She has helped people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting problems, grief and workplace stress. Her background also includes work with family dispute resolution and a foundation in psychology and law.

Her style is collaborative and tailored to each person. She uses practical strategies drawn from evidence-based techniques to build resilience and day-to-day coping. Sessions often focus on clear goals and small, achievable changes rather than lengthy theory.

Lauren uses trauma-informed ways of working and draws on strengths-based and solution-focused approaches. Motivational interviewing informs how she supports change and keeps the work realistic and client-led. These methods are chosen to help people manage distress and restore functioning in everyday life.

People contact Lauren when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps. She works at a steady pace that suits each person. For anyone concerned about pregnancy and childbirth, she can discuss relevant emotional challenges and supports during sessions.

Evidence-based approaches and online options

Lauren draws on several evidence-informed methods to help people manage distress and reach practical goals. Trauma-informed practice means she pays attention to past harm and works to avoid re-triggering while helping people learn coping skills; this is useful for post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and domestic violence recovery. Strengths-based work focuses on identifying existing resources and skills someone already has, then building on those to improve day-to-day functioning. Motivational interviewing is a conversational, non-judgemental way to explore ambivalence about change and support realistic steps toward goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lauren works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences, and may adapt techniques as progress is reviewed. She explains options and invites feedback so the plan stays helpful and manageable.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing easier scheduling around work or parenting, and making shorter check-ins possible when needed. Talk to the therapist about what will best suit your routine and technical needs.