Laura Murfett is a clinical psychologist and psychologist based in Heidelberg, VIC. You’ll find her practice at 91 Darebin Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084.
Laura works with adults and young people who are dealing with day-to-day mental health struggles and bigger moments that feel hard to shift. In many cases, people come in because of anxiety, feeling stressed for too long, or finding it tough to switch off their thoughts at night. Others reach out when life changes, work pressure, or family stress starts to affect mood and sleep.
Sessions with Laura are focused on practical help. She uses evidence-based talking therapies such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and behavioural therapy. That means the work is often about noticing patterns, understanding what keeps things going, and then trying small, realistic changes that fit into real life.
Stress management is a big part of her work too. At times, stress shows up as tension in the body, irritability, low motivation, or that constant “on edge” feeling. Laura helps people work out what triggers their stress and gives them tools to cope, so they can feel a bit steadier week to week.
If anxiety is the main issue, Laura looks at how worry, fear, and avoidance can make things feel harder over time. Together, you can sort through the thoughts and behaviours that keep the cycle going, and build skills for handling situations that currently feel too big.
In her clinical practice, Laura aims to create a calm space where you can talk things through without judgement. The sessions are usually structured enough to give direction, but still flexible, so it feels like you’re actually making progress and not just having a chat.
Laura’s approach is grounded in psychology training and ongoing professional learning. She also keeps an eye on current research in mental health, so her methods stay up to date with what helps people in real-world settings.
Clinical trials aren’t the main focus of her service, but she uses therapies that have strong support in psychology practice for anxiety and stress-related concerns. If you’re not sure what would suit you, you can start with a first appointment and talk through what’s going on.