Jemma Johnson , AASW

Jemma Johnson is a non-binary therapeutic social worker with six years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and a wide range of neurodiversity-related concerns. They bring a down-to-earth, neuro-affirming stance to their work, helping clients build self-worth, explore identity, and create lives that feel authentic. Jemma’s practice emphasizes practical, real-life growth and welcomes clients at different stages of change and healing.

Jemma works with clients across many areas including ADHD, autism, addiction, eating concerns, parenting challenges, and issues linked to gender and sexual identity. They also support people navigating abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness, codependency, infidelity, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on manageable steps rather than perfect solutions.

As an AASW credential holder - indicating accredited membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers - Jemma applies evidence-informed approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Their style is flexible and creative, adapting techniques to fit how each person processes and copes, and prioritizing approaches that reduce overwhelm and support sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jemma integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet clients where they are. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people develop safer, more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients a space to be heard and to set the pace for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jemma works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in the moment, combining techniques from different models to fit individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Jemma is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and energy levels, and allow therapists and clients to maintain momentum between meetings. Online formats can support consistent progress while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.