- Neuro-affirming methods
- Walk and talk options
- Practical pattern work
About Jemma
Jemma Johnson is an AASW clinical social worker with six years of practice in Australia. Jemma works with people carrying stress, anxiety, depression and concerns around identity and self-worth. Guilt and shame are listed among the issues she addresses alongside trauma and relationship problems.
Jemma describes a down-to-earth, neuro-affirming way of working. She uses flexible methods and adapts sessions to how a person thinks and moves through the day. That might look like mapping thinking patterns, body-doubling while someone completes tasks, or a walk and talk outdoors.
Sessions are presented as relaxed and collaborative. Conversations focus on practical steps and on noticing patterns that keep old reactions alive. Jemma aims to help people reduce overwhelm and rebuild a life that feels more authentic rather than forcing a specific path.
Her clinical approaches include attachment-based work, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural ideas, dialectical behaviour tools and emotionally-focused techniques. These are used to address difficulties such as abandonment fears, attachment issues, obsessive thinking and impulse control.
Jemma also lists experience with neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism, and with gender and sexuality matters relevant to queer and LGBT clients. She frames sessions for everyday life - helping with communication problems, body image, parenting strain, and the practical effects of chronic illness or pain.
People who value a flexible, less formal style may find this approach helpful. To begin, readers should use the site process to match and schedule a first session so they can see how the style fits their needs.
How Jemma’s approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions. It focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how old attachment responses get triggered now. Client-centred methods concentrate on the person's experience and pace, giving space to talk through what matters most and choose the next step. Cognitive behavioural ideas help name thoughts that fuel anxiety or guilt and try small experiments to shift those patterns.Choosing the right approach is treated as a cooperative process. Jemma will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust methods over time if something does not fit.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before you book. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in on days with limited bandwidth. If you are curious about walk-and-talk or body-doubling adaptations mentioned in her practice, ask during the matching step so you can agree on a format that suits your day-to-day life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Jemma work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and identity concerns, plus trauma, relationship problems and guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
Jemma uses practical pattern mapping and emotion-focused techniques to look at how guilt and shame show up in daily life and relationships.
What experience does she have?
Jemma has six years of experience working in therapeutic social work in Australia.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds AASW as listed and practices in Australia.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within Australia.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What format are sessions and how much do they cost?
The profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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