Poppy Lemmens, General Psychologist

Seeing clients 16 years and over

Poppy is committed to providing the best possible care to every client she sees. She is warm, non-judgemental and engaging in therapy sessions. She is authentic and accountable so can hold the balance between providing a different perspective as well as being clear and direct when she knows something is going to help. Poppy adjusts her clients treatment every session by being interested in the therapy preferences of her clients. If her clients want more time to think in session, she provides it. If clients want the work written down, she provides it. Poppy is strength-based in her treatment and uses evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills. She has a keen interest in working with OCD, Anxiety Disorders, body image issues, and individuals presenting with challenges relating to identity and major life transitions. Poppy is also passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those navigating a diagnosis later in life. Poppy understands that relationship challenges often come up in clients life and makes room to support people to manage these challenges alongside any mental health issues. This ensures a comprehensive and personalised treatment for everyone that sees Poppy for treatment. Her experience has been focused on mental health as well as support for those with psychosocial disability within the Geelong region. Poppy is qualified with a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced).

Poppy’s expertise

Regardless about what challenges clients face in their lives, Poppy wants to hear what success in therapy looks like and what their goals are. She believes there is not point overcoming OCD, Anxiety or Depression if people don’t also feel like they have built healthier relationships, are more confident in work and/or are simply happier in their own skin. Poppy creates a personalised treatment plan for all her clients so they know exactly what is involved in their treatment. By creating a clear success goal as well as an understanding about what is to be done in treatment clients know they are in good hands and know what to expect. Poppy uses Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) to ask for information every session to adjust treatment to meet the unique needs of each client.

Poppy is passionate about providing great treatment for Anxiety, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and negative body image, OCD, Panic attacks, Agoraphobia, Insomnia, Depression and Relationship difficulties.

Poppys warm demeanour means she is the perfect team member to lead our Connection Project which aims to create support for all Psychologists within the clinic to provide the best quality care to their clients. It is her hope that this means when you see your Psychologist that they are in the best possible place to help you.

Book a therapy session with Poppy by calling: 0414 232 043