- Thoughts and habits
- Neuro-affirming approach
- Collaborative sessions
About Jemma
Jemma Johnson is an AASW social worker who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that influence wellbeing. Jemma describes a down-to-earth style and works in a way that feels practical and flexible. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person. The tone is warm and unhurried so people can bring what they already know about themselves.
Jemma’s approach places attention on attachment patterns and how thinking habits shape behaviour. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test gentle changes. Emotion-focused and client-centred ideas make space for feelings and identity to be explored without pressure.
There is particular experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ concerns, along with issues like anxiety, depression, addictions and body image. Jemma describes work on unmasking and rebuilding an authentic life, and on practical strategies to reduce overwhelm. This includes tools for everyday routines and brief behavioural experiments that fit into busy lives.
Practice methods can be creative and movement-based when useful, such as walking sessions, body-doubling while completing tasks, or mapping thinking patterns. The aim is steady, real-life progress rather than quick fixes. Jemma draws on six years of practice to tailor plans around each person’s strengths and context.
People interested in starting are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Sessions are delivered in English and Jemma works from an Australian practice base.
Jemma’s approach places attention on attachment patterns and how thinking habits shape behaviour. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test gentle changes. Emotion-focused and client-centred ideas make space for feelings and identity to be explored without pressure.
There is particular experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ concerns, along with issues like anxiety, depression, addictions and body image. Jemma describes work on unmasking and rebuilding an authentic life, and on practical strategies to reduce overwhelm. This includes tools for everyday routines and brief behavioural experiments that fit into busy lives.
Practice methods can be creative and movement-based when useful, such as walking sessions, body-doubling while completing tasks, or mapping thinking patterns. The aim is steady, real-life progress rather than quick fixes. Jemma draws on six years of practice to tailor plans around each person’s strengths and context.
People interested in starting are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Sessions are delivered in English and Jemma works from an Australian practice base.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
AASW · Australia
Languages
English
How Jemma’s approaches translate to online care
Jemma draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and helps people notice repeating patterns in how they relate. Client-centred work focuses on listening, understanding identity and supporting the person to lead the pace and goals. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in everyday habits that reduce anxiety and overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jemma will work collaboratively to match methods to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. That might mean focusing on patterns of thinking one week and trying a brief behavioural experiment the next. The plan is shaped together and adjusted as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session options available, so please confirm current formats before booking. Many people find remote or flexible arrangements help fit sessions into work or family routines, allow shorter check-ins, or make it easier to use techniques between meetings. Jemma's practice emphasises methods that translate into everyday life so skills can be practised between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
Areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, eating concerns and depression.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are relaxed, collaborative and practical, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits to reduce overwhelm and build small, useful routines.
What background and experience does the counsellor have?
Jemma has six years of clinical experience working with diverse presentations and describes a practice that adapts to neurodivergent ways of thinking.
Which credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists AASW as the credential and shows the practice is based in Australia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.