The Practice
Ascot Psychology is committed to supporting individuals to improve and enhance their quality of life and psychological well-being. We offer a range of evidence-based and Medicare-endorsed psychological therapies tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, schema therapy, positive psychology, motivational interviewing and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Laura Agosta
Clinical Psychologist MPsych (Clinical), BAppSci (Psych) (Hons), BA (Psych), MAPS Laura Agosta is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults presenting with a range of concerns. Laura has worked in a variety of mental health settings including private psychology clinics, as well as inpatient and outpatient public mental health services. Both empathetic and enthusiastic, Laura has a strong commitment to understanding each individual and assisting them to lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives. She places an emphasis on helping individuals to better understand themselves, implement positive change, achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Laura’s style is authentic, respectful and compassionate. Laura specialises in the assessment and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in adults. Her expertise also extends to other areas including adjustment to major life events, anger and stress management, trauma, grief and loss, sleep problems, and relationship issues. She works collaboratively in order to identify an individual's goals for therapy and utilises a variety of evidence-based psychological treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, positive psychology, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), schema therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Laura is committed to ongoing professional development and continues to deepen and expand her skills, knowledge and expertise through further training. Professional Affiliations Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) Endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) |