Ms Lauren MacKinnon Psychologist

Lauren MacKinnon is a Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor with over 12 years’ experience. She has experience working with children, young people, adults and families, particularly those who have been impacted by trauma. Lauren has a warm and gentle approach to create a safe environment for clients to explore their concerns, better understand themselves and develop healthier ways of coping. Lauren can support clients with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, behavioural difficulties, grief and loss, and difficulties in relationships. Clinical Approaches • Trauma and attachment informed interventions • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focussed CBT (TF-CBT) • Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) • Circle of Security Parenting • Dyadic intervention- working with children and their caregiver • Mindfulness based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).