Lauren Barrett,
Registered Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor
Lauren is a registered psychologist and the Director of Regenerative Psychology. She is passionate about providing warm, evidence-based support to adults and adolescents (16+) across regional, rural, and remote Australia.
Lauren brings experience across trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, mood disturbance, adjustment challenges, neurodivergence (including ADHD and Autism), and the unique stressors faced by rural communities.
Private
Medicare
DVA
NDIS
Workers Compensation
EAP
Approach to Care
Lauren’s therapeutic style is collaborative, respectful, and grounded in an understanding of rural life. She works from trauma-informed and neuroaffirming principles, ensuring clients feel safe, heard, and supported. Her approach focuses on practical strategies, strengths, and meaningful change at a pace that suits each individual.
Areas of Focus
Lauren works with people experiencing:
- Trauma or challenging life experiences
- Anxiety concerns
- Mood disturbance
- Eating disorders and disordered eating
- ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergent-related needs
- Adjustment and life transitions
- Burnout, stress, and chronic overwhelm
- Rural-specific pressures
Therapeutic Approach
Lauren uses a range of evidence-based modalities, always guided by what best supports the person in front of her. Her work is built on:
- Trauma-informed practice
- Neuroaffirming principles
- Strengths-based care
- Clear communication and collaboration
- A focus on sustainable wellbeing
- A calm, steady, and approachable therapeutic presence
Commitment to Rural Communities
Having lived and worked in regional settings, Lauren understands the realities of rural life, limited services, isolation, community expectations, and the importance of privacy. Her practice is designed to honour these needs and to make high-quality psychological support more accessible.