#01 - Understanding Counselling Psychology with Leanne | Modern Medicine

In this episode, we sit down with Leanne, one of our counselling psychologists at Modern Medicine. With almost 20 years of experience across private practice, government services, employment programs, and relationship counselling, Leanne brings a deeply person-centred and compassionate approach to mental health care.

She shares her journey into psychology, her experience supporting individuals and couples through complex life events, and what led her to join the Modern Medicine team in Ballarat.

Together, we explore:

• The difference between counselling psychology, clinical psychology, and other specialties

• How therapies like CBT, ACT, mindfulness and EMDR fit into real-world psychology sessions

• Why counselling psychology is often the best fit for common concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, grief and relationship challenges

• What to expect when you come to see a psychologist at Modern Medicine

This is a grounded, easy-to-understand conversation that helps demystify psychology and highlights the supportive, evidence-based care available at our clinics.

If you’ve ever wondered whether seeing a psychologist could help you or someone you love, this episode is a great place to start.