Jemma Johnson, AASW

Jemma Johnson is a therapeutic social worker with six years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, neurodivergence and issues with self esteem and identity. Based in Australia and holding the AASW credential, Jemma combines professional social work practice with a down-to-earth, neuro-affirming style that seeks practical, sustainable change.

Jemma works with ADHD and autism, members of the queer and LGBTQIA+ community, people recovering from trauma, and those rebuilding a life that feels authentic. Their approach emphasises flexibility and creativity, adapting methods to suit how each person thinks and functions rather than forcing one-size-fits-all interventions. This can include walking sessions in nature, body-doubling to support clients while they complete household tasks, or mapping thinking patterns to reduce overwhelm and improve everyday functioning.

Sessions are relaxed and collaborative, focused on real-life growth and step-by-step strategies that fit into a client's routine. Jemma centres work on the client’s priorities, helping to unmask identity, strengthen self-worth and develop coping tools for long-term resilience. AASW indicates membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects Jemma’s professional standing within the social work field.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. In practice this approach helps people understand attachment styles, process feelings about abandonment or insecurity, and develop more secure ways of relating to others.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a collaborative, non-directive relationship where the therapist offers acceptance and understanding. This approach supports people to explore identity, self-worth and life purpose at their own pace and is useful for issues such as identity work and rebuilding authenticity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, obsessive thinking, and unhelpful coping patterns. CBT is often used alongside other approaches to target specific symptoms and develop concrete skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jemma works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jemma is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, offer different ways to communicate depending on comfort and concentration, and allow ongoing support without the need to travel. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can use these modes effectively to support meaningful change.