Jemma Johnson, AASW
Narrative-informed social worker for authentic living
Details
| Name | Jemma Johnson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Jemma
Jemma Johnson is an AASW social worker who uses Narrative ideas to help people untangle their stories. Jemma writes and talks about identity, authenticity and practical change in a straightforward way. Sessions are relaxed and collaborative, and clients are met where they are without pressure to 'have it all together'.
Jemma draws on six years of frontline experience with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. She also supports people with ADHD, autism and body image concerns.
Background and approach
Work often focuses on rebuilding self-worth, coping with overwhelm and finding a life that feels true to the person in front of her. Her style is down-to-earth and neuro-affirming. Jemma adapts sessions to suit how someone best engages - that might mean walking while talking, body-doubling through tasks, or drawing maps of thinking patterns.
Practical strategies sit alongside conversations about meaning and identity. Narrative Therapy is a common thread in her practice, helping people separate themselves from problems and experiment with different life stories. She also uses elements from attachment-informed and client-centred approaches when relationships, trust or safety are central concerns.
Jemma works with the queer and LGBT community and with people exploring gender identity and gender dysphoria. She aims to create a space where identity questions, trauma recovery and daily life demands can be worked on together. The approach is steady, flexible and focused on real-life change.
What this therapist works with
Their listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse among the things Jemma works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in their listing among their approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jemma among the ways they work.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jemma directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how they work. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jemma directly how they use it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Practical therapy methods and online access
Jemma commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from their problems and try out different ways of talking about their life. Narrative work is useful for identity questions, shame and changing long-standing patterns. She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current trust and connection, useful when relationship wounds or abandonment worries are present. Client-Centred Therapy informs how sessions are run, with a focus on listening, respect and shaping work around the person's needs.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jemma will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then shape sessions from a mix of these approaches. That means practical tools, reflective conversation and options tailored to how someone best engages with therapy.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suit brief check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and daily life and allow flexibility in how progress is made.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Jemma commonly help with?
Jemma works with stress, anxiety and depression along with trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing ADHD, addictions, self-esteem and eating concerns, plus identity and relationship issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are relaxed, collaborative and practical. Jemma blends Narrative ideas with client-centred listening and attachment-informed thinking to shape each session to the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of practice as a therapeutic social worker working with a wide range of concerns and differences.
What credentials and location apply?
Jemma holds AASW and is based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits them.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jemma?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
Sessions with Jemma are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Jemma where they have space. Ask about fees, and whether they hold a licence or registration where you live.
Or see other therapists in Australia »
This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Other listings in this directory
- Patricia Pardy, LMHC, LCPC - New York
- Wendy Galyen, LCSW - Indiana
- Danielle Doskocil, LPC, LCMHC - South Carolina
- Moushumi Ghose, LMFT - California
- All therapists for stress, anxiety »