Counsellor profile
Jemma Johnson, AASW
AASW social worker - family and parenting focus
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- Neuro-affirming approach
- Practical life skills
- Attachment work
About Jemma
AASW social worker with six years' experience, Jemma Johnson works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and parenting pressures. Jemma lists ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, eating concerns, relationship strain and depression among regular areas of work. They also support people navigating identity questions, gender dysphoria, and LGBTQIA+ related stress.
Jemma uses a down-to-earth, neuro-affirming approach that adapts to how each person thinks and lives. Sessions are described as relaxed and collaborative. Practical steps and small changes are prioritised over complex theory.
Their practice often includes tasks that fit into everyday life, such as walking during a session, body-doubling while someone completes household tasks, or mapping thinking patterns to reduce overwhelm. These tools are chosen to match how a person processes information and manages daily routines.
Jemma draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to shape conversations and practical exercises. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are also used for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when helpful.
People who prefer a flexible, creative process may find this approach useful. Jemma aims to make change feel manageable by breaking goals into small steps. The emphasis is on real-life growth rather than ticking boxes.
Sessions are conducted in English and operate from Australia. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform's matching and booking steps.
How sessions work
How Jemma's approaches translate to online work
Jemma often combines Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to structure sessions. Attachment-Based work looks at how patterns from earlier relationships affect current reactions and helps people understand their connection styles. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and letting the person lead what feels most important in the session. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy breaks down unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns into manageable steps and skills practice.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Jemma discusses goals and preferences in the first meetings and adjusts methods as someone notices what helps. The therapist treats the choice of approach as part of the work rather than a fixed rule handed down at the start.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, and enabling alternatives to sitting at a desk such as walking while talking. These practical benefits focus on making sessions match daily routines rather than promising any particular outcome.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jemma help with?
Jemma works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, eating concerns and LGBTQIA+ related matters.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions are relaxed and collaborative, using practical exercises and conversational work informed by Attachment-Based, Client-Centred, CBT, DBT and Emotionally-Focused approaches.
How much experience does Jemma have?
Jemma has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, identity and neurodivergence.
What are Jemma's credentials and where are they based?
Jemma is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and works from Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking using the platform's scheduling tools.
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 Jemma?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.