Counsellor profile
Jemma Johnson, AASW
Based in Australia · 6 years of experience
Counselling for anxiety, trauma and neurodivergence
Continue with JemmaAt a glance
- Registration
- AASW, Australia (667156)
- Qualifications
- AASW
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Jemma supplied to BetterHelp.
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred practice
- Neuro-affirming methods
About Jemma
AASW. Six years' experience. Jemma Johnson is a therapeutic social worker who uses a down-to-earth, neuro-affirming approach to counselling. Jemma works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions and relationship concerns, and supports people from LGBT communities. Sessions focus on practical change and real-life coping rather than formal labels.
Jemma mentions lived neurodivergence and adapts methods to suit how each person thinks and processes. That can look like mapping thinking patterns, body-doubling while someone completes daily tasks, or taking a walk while talking things through. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build skills for everyday life.
Clinical approaches include attachment-based work, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour strategies and emotionally-focused ideas. Jemma blends these approaches depending on the problem and the person’s goals. Sessions are described as relaxed and collaborative, with step-by-step progress rather than rapid change.
Jemma also lists focused areas such as ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, gender dysphoria, chronic illness and pain, codependency, domestic violence, infidelity, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. These topics are explored with attention to practical coping, communication and rebuilding routines.
People can expect flexibility in how sessions run and creative options that suit neurodivergent processing. Jemma encourages a pace that fits the client and works on achievable changes over time.
How Jemma’s approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps with trust, communication and attachment concerns by noticing interaction patterns and practicing new responses. Client-centred practice keeps the conversation driven by the person’s concerns and priorities, with the therapist following the client’s pace and perspective. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thinking and behaviour patterns and offers concrete strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood and changing unhelpful routines.Finding the best approach is part of the counselling process. Jemma will discuss goals, preferences and how someone thinks and processes information, then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The practical benefits of remote counselling are about fitting sessions into everyday life. Online sessions can reduce travel time, make it easier to schedule during work breaks and allow use of video or phone depending on what suits the person on the day. The original biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Appropriately qualified counsellors can adapt techniques such as mapping thinking patterns or guided skills practice to work across distance, helping clients apply new strategies between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which issues does Jemma work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions and relationship concerns, and supports LGBT people among other focuses.
What style of counselling does she use?
Jemma blends attachment-based therapy, client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural techniques, dialectical behaviour strategies and emotionally-focused ideas to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
Jemma has six years' experience as a therapeutic social worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as AASW and practises in Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with Jemma?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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