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Jemma Johnson, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - anxiety and neurodiversity
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Neuro-affirming
- Practical skills
About Jemma
Jemma Johnson is an AASW social worker with six years' experience. They work with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions and LGBTQIA+ concerns. Jemma describes their practice as down-to-earth and neuro-affirming.
Jemma uses practical, real-world strategies in sessions. They focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then trying different ways of responding. Sessions are relaxed and collaborative, with an emphasis on small, steady steps rather than big leaps.
They often bring structure when things feel chaotic. That can mean mapping how the brain processes information, building small routines to reduce overwhelm, or practising simple behavioural experiments between meetings. These steps aim to make everyday tasks feel more manageable.
Jemma adapts methods to suit neurodivergent ways of thinking. Options they have used include walking sessions, body-doubling while clients do household tasks, and creative approaches to planning and organisation. The goal is practical change that fits the client's rhythm.
Clients who want to talk about identity, self-worth, coming out, gender or unmasking often find a direct, pragmatic approach helpful. Jemma balances conversation with concrete tasks and check-ins so progress is visible.
They support people working through relationship stresses, compulsive behaviours, body image and long-term health conditions. Sessions aim to reduce shame and increase useful skills for day-to-day living. To begin, Jemma asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT and attachment work in online sessions
Jemma draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns and behaviours that maintain anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions are practical and often include clear tasks to try between meetings to test new ways of coping.They also use Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how past relationships affect current connections. This approach helps people understand patterns in how they relate to others and in how they respond to stress or rejection.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Jemma will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. The plan can change as progress is made so sessions remain focused on practical steps that fit the person's life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a day, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Jemma adapts activities for remote work, for example using walking prompts, brief behavioural experiments or focused planning exercises that suit the client's routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jemma help with most often?
Jemma works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions and LGBTQIA+ related issues, among other areas listed in their profile.
How does Jemma use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
They use CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try alternative ways of responding through small behavioural experiments.
What is their professional background?
Jemma has six years' experience as a social worker and describes their practice as down-to-earth and neuro-affirming.
What credential do they hold and where are they based?
They hold AASW and are based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with them?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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