GOALS Psychology & OT
Lachlan Avent

Lachlan Avent

Psychologist

BPsychSci(Hons), University of Queensland

"Safe space, evidence-based tools, meaningful change."

Works with

Children Teenagers Adults

Modalities

CBT DBT ACT Motivational Interviewing Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT)

Areas of focus

anxiety depression & mood autism ADHD specific learning disorders intellectual disability adjustment difficulties parenting support self-esteem / confidence stress / burnout bullying LGBTQI+ support OCD grief and loss phobias anger interpersonal / relationship difficulties

Lachlan works with children, teenagers and adults and is passionate about providing a safe space for clients to express themselves, achieve their potential and meet the challenges that life presents. He is experienced working with clients who have autism, ADHD, OCD, specific learning disorders, depression, intellectual disability, anxiety, phobias, issues with self-esteem and confidence, stress and burnout, anger, bullying, and interpersonal difficulties. He also provides parenting support.

Lachlan utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT) to support clients to create meaningful change and build skills to live a fulfilling life. Lachlan is experienced in administering assessments including the WISC, WIAT, WAIS, ADOS and MIGDAS, and offers appointments for autism assessment and ADHD assessment. Lachlan is also a certified Triple P Stepping Stones Parenting Program Practitioner.