Angie Laussel
Social Worker AMHSW, Play Therapist
The Counselling Space
Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
Angie is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker and Child & Family Therapist with more than 25 years experience across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Angie is passionate about using play therapy with children, and specialises in working with neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties etc). She has a wealth of experience in relationship and family counselling, and indeed supervises other therapists in this area.
Background
Angie started her career as a youth worker in the homelessness sector before graduating with honours from Social Work in 1996, and subsequently receiving Mental Health Accreditation in recognition of her clinical leadership with youth mental health (at headspace in Victoria and New South Wales).
In her 25+ years as therapist and clinical leader she has worked with therapeutically with children in foster care and following trauma, with youth mental health, with communities impacted by disaster, and with children and young people who are transgender or gender diverse . She now specialises in working with neurodivergence, and provides affirming assessments and supports for Autistic people, ADHD'ers and those who think they may be.
Services
Located in the heart of Coffs Harbour, The Counselling Space is warm, welcoming and inclusive. We are a nuerodivergent led practice and specialise in providing neurodiversity affirming assessments, support and therapy for people across the lifespan.
Quality Provision
The team at The Counselling Space are qualified, registered and experienced therapists who receive regular clinical supervision regarding their work. Angie, Principal Therapist and Director, also provides clinical supervision to other therapists, including mental health social workers, child therapists, play therapists and psychologists seeking a wider contextual lens to their practice.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Social Work (hons) - 1993 - University of South Australia
- Graduate Certificate of Narrative (Family) Therapy - 1996 - Dulwich Centre
- Advanced Diploma of Community Services Management - 2008 - Bendigo TAFE
- Graduate Diploma of Therapeutic Child Play - 2022 - Deakin University
- Master of Child Play Therapy - 2023 - Deakin University
Modalities
Brainspotting - EMDR - Gottman Method - HeartMath - Internal Family Systems - Interpersonal - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Motivational Interviewing - Narrative Therapy - Neuroscience - NLP - Play Therapy - Psychodynamic - Sandplay Therapy - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Angie is qualified to provide a range of interventions with her clients, including neurodiversity affirming therapy, EMDR and brainspotting, play therapy, narrative therapy, psychological strategies, internal family systems, emotion focused therapy, Gottman (relationship) therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy.
Phew! In practice what this means is that she tailors her approach to fit the needs of the person walking in the door, and works collaboratively with them to find what fits for them. All of Angie's work is underpinned by a trauma informed and neuroaffirming approach.
Professional Associations
- Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association
- Australian Association of Social Workers
- EMDRAA
Practice Locations
Suites 601-603
24 Moonee Street
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Free parking is available in the surrounding streets
Appointments
Angie works Monday to Thursday
8am to 5pm
Fees & Insurance
Medicare rebates available
- we are unable to offer bulk billing
NDIS Registered Provider
Workcover Accredited - not accepting current referrals
Victims Services - not accepting current referrals
Private referrals
Employee Assistance Program
Payment Options
Payable at the time of service, we accept cash, credit cards or direct account transfer (if paid in advance). We are happy to process clients' Medicare rebate where applicable.
Contact Angie
Please contact me to make an appointment