Laine Davidson is the founder and principal Psychologist of MCL Psychology. Laine has over 10 years’ experience as a Psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults as well as their loved ones and families. Laine has a strong background in disabilities and complex trauma. Laine provides an empathic and non-judgmental space offering an experience of confidentiality and safety. Laine is skilled in providing expert psychotherapy in an Individual or Group format. Below are a list of some of her common areas of practice; groups she facilitates and her therapeutic approaches. Laine is also a Psychology Board STAP approved supervisor for the 4+2 and 5+1 program.
When not working to help others manage their complex lives, Laine enjoys spending time with her family, cycling, 4WDriving, caravanning and laughing at the antics of her dog Pepper, cat Pho and a few chickens.
Areas of Practice
- Trauma, Loss and Grief
- Parenting / Attachment / Child behaviour
- Developmental and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- Anger management/ emotional regulation
- PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Addictions
- Disassociation
- Assertive Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Stress Management and Resilience
- Intellectual and Learning Disabilities
- LGBTI issues
- Intellectual assessments
Group Work:
- Circle of Security – parenting
- Anxiety-related prevention and intervention for kids
- Mindful Parenting using the Whole-Brain and No-Drama approach
Therapies:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment based therapy, Circle of Security
- Developmental, Individual differences and Relationships (DIR)/Floortime
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness Therapies
