MEET THe clinicians

Lauren founded Deep Speak in 2020 with the hope that her genuine care for people would be felt by those who found their way to the service — and that this connection would allow the practice to grow, so she could help as many people as possible in a meaningful way, while doing what she loves most.

Lauren holds a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Social Work and has worked in mental health since 2011. Lauren brings a warm, down-to-earth, and person-centred approach to therapy, supporting adolescents and adults across a wide range of concerns. She is trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and narrative therapy, with clinical interests including trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting, grief, emotional regulation, confidence, stress, life transitions, behaviour, neurodiversity, health, perinatal mental health, and both men’s and women’s mental health.

Mark is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who’s passionate about helping people understand and navigate their mental health challenges. He provides a safe and compassionate environment with a focus on clarity, insight and guidance for life’s complex challenges.

Mark has experience working with ADF personnel, veterans, emergency services and those navigating Workcover who need return to work support. He has a strong understanding of trauma and its mental health effects such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief & loss and relationship challenges. Mark also has interest in supporting men with challenges such as difficulty with relationship communication, navigating conflicting ideas of masculinity, and finding purpose.

Mark draws on a range of evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed strategies, strengths-based practice, and psychoeducation to support clarity, growth, and lasting change.

Nicole is a PACFA Registered Counsellor who brings a gentle, thoughtful, and person centred approach to her work. She creates a space where adolescents and adults feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported through life’s challenges.

She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, low self esteem, trauma recovery, relationship and communication difficulties, and major life transitions. She also has a strong interest in relationship counselling and supporting individuals and couples to build healthier patterns and deeper connection.

Her therapeutic style is integrative, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, mindfulness based approaches, and person centred counselling. She tailors sessions to the person in front of her, ensuring therapy feels collaborative, grounded, and meaningful.

Lara is the welcoming presence at the heart of our practice. Known for her warm communication style and personable approach, she creates an environment where clients and staff feel supported from the moment they walk through the door.

With a strong background in health administration, Lara is a systems extraordinaire. She brings clarity, structure, and seamless organisation to every part of our operations — from coordinating client flow to refining the processes that keep Deep Speak running at its best.

Lara’s ability to combine genuine human connection with exceptional systems thinking makes her an integral part of our team. She ensures the practice feels both deeply personal and highly efficient, supporting clinicians and enhancing the overall client experience.

Her thoughtful presence and commitment to creating a smooth, welcoming environment are core to what makes Deep Speak feel like Deep Speak.

 Caylee brings a warm, calm, and welcoming presence to the front desk. Her background in customer service has helped her develop strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, enabling her to engage confidently with individuals from all walks of life while maintaining professionalism, empathy, and care.

Currently in Year 12, Caylee is completing her Certificate II and III in Health and Support Services, where she is gaining hands-on experience in administration, confidentiality, and client support within healthcare environments. This practical foundation complements her growing interest in human behaviour and the broader mental health field.

Caylee hopes to pursue further study in forensic psychology, with a long-term goal of contributing meaningfully to supportive, client-centred practice.