Jemma Johnson, AASW

Jemma Johnson is a therapeutic social worker in Australia with six years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, identity work and relationship challenges. As a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Jemma brings a professional, compassionate approach that is grounded in real-life needs and practical strategies.

Jemma works with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, and with people from LGBTQIA+ communities. Areas of focus include trauma and abuse recovery, self-worth and identity, eating and addictive behaviours, parenting and attachment concerns, and a range of co-occurring issues such as chronic illness, compulsive behaviours and difficulties with communication. Sessions are relaxed, collaborative and centred on gradual, sustainable growth rather than perfection.

Drawing on personal neurodivergence, Jemma uses a flexible, creative practice. Examples include walking sessions in nature, body-doubling to support task completion, and visual mapping of thinking and processing patterns to help reduce overwhelm. Jemma prioritizes rebuilding an authentic life and sense of self, meeting each person where they are and taking change one manageable step at a time.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online and in Practice

Jemma blends client-centered work with attachment-informed and cognitive-behavioural methods to tailor online therapy to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a nonjudgmental space so the person leads the pace of change and explores identity, self-worth and goals. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonds to help people understand how past connections influence current relationships and emotional responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop skills for managing anxiety, compulsions and mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jemma works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Jemma is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and ways of engaging. These options make it easier to access regular support, try different formats that suit how someone processes and ultimately integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.