Laura Maher Liversage is thrilled to join the team at Whole Body Health and Wellness in Geelong West as a Clinical Psychologist. With a rich background in treating conditions such as anxiety and depression, Laura brings a compassionate and knowledgeable approach to her practice.

Laura has a special interest in working with adult clients facing life transitions, chronic pain and health conditions, adjustment issues, trauma, and grief. Her professional journey includes significant experience in both private practice and hospital settings, notably in social outreach and health rehabilitation at St John of God Hospital.

Well versed in a range of psychological treatments, Laura utilises approaches from various therapeutic modalities to offer individualised care. Her therapy interests include Narrative Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Cognitive Behavioural approaches (also drawing from ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT), and Positive Psychology. Having undertaken training in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with the Australian Institute of Self Development in addition Laura is also excited to incorporate this therapy approach where appropriate to help clients with self-discovery, identifying strengths, and committing to a more fulfilling life.

As an AHPRA Board Approved Psychology Supervisor, Laura is also qualified to supervise psychologists in training, ensuring a high standard of practice within the profession.

New to Geelong, Laura is excited to open her books for new referrals and looks forward to serving the community. She welcomes adult patients who may benefit from her therapeutic approaches and is available for appointments at Geelong West i person or online on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and via tele-health on Thursdays. Medicare referrals and Mental Health Care Plans, as well as self-funding patients and those referred under Health Funds or a Chronic Disease Management Plan, are all accepted. Please note that gap fees will be discussed with clients prior to booking.

Laura is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and looks forward to partnering with you.