Laura Illsley
Laura is a registered Social Worker who’s services offer practical, emotional, and advocacy-based support tailored to your life situation. With over 16 years of experience, Laura helps individuals and families navigate complex systems, address barriers to stability, and work toward meaningful life goals.
Social Work Services Include:
Life Administration Support: Help with paperwork, appointments, budgeting, and NDIS navigation
Housing Support: Social housing applications, tenancy advocacy, and crisis housing pathways
Centrelink Assistance: DSP applications, appeals, and troubleshooting access issues
Legal Advocacy: Support with court preparation, legal aid referrals, and emotional accompaniment
Professional Liaison: Collaboration with other services (e.g. property managers, GPs, legal reps)
Community Access: Support connecting with local groups, programs, and peer networks
Goal Setting & Coaching: Support to build independence, structure, and future direction
Laura also offers specialised therapeutic services for individuals seeking support with emotional and behavioural change. Using a tailored, client-centred approach, Laura works with adults, children, and young people to address a wide range of concerns.
Common Areas of Support:
Anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and obsessive thoughts
Exam and performance anxiety
Perfectionism, procrastination, and self-sabotage
Anger, guilt, and difficulties with forgiveness
Workplace stress, lack of purpose, and irrational thought patterns