 We are passionate about providing support, consultation and research services to allied health professionals throughout Australia.
Why was LCR founded
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After more than 16 years running Lawson Clinical Psychology, Dr Clair Lawson saw firsthand the challenges psychologists and clinic owners face beyond the therapy room — from navigating Medicare compliance and governance, to managing teams, policies, and growth.
Lawson Consulting & Research (LCR) was founded to fill that gap — providing practical, evidence-informed resources, mentoring, and training to help mental health professionals build thriving, compliant, and values-driven practices.
At its heart, LCR exists to make running a practice simpler, more sustainable, and more rewarding — so clinicians can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional client care.
Founder — Dr Clair Lawson
Dr Clair Lawson is a clinical psychologist, clinic owner, mentor and business coach based in Perth, Western Australia. With more than 20 years in private practice, Clair is passionate about helping people thrive — from individuals and families overcoming mental health challenges to psychologists and clinic owners building sustainable, successful practices.
A wealth of clinical experience
Clair holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) from the University of Western Australia. She worked across hospital and outpatient settings before founding Lawson Clinical Psychology, a respected practice in Subiaco.
Leading practice and national recognition
Under Clair’s leadership, Lawson Clinical Psychology has developed strong expertise in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, while supporting children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of mental health challenges. The clinic has been recognised nationally, including finalist placements in the Australian Allied Health Awards for Psychologist of the Year and Adult Allied Health Practice Excellence.
Passionate about education and leadership
Clair is an active contributor to the psychology profession. She has published research, presented at international conferences and provides ongoing clinical supervision to early career psychologists and postgraduate students at the University of Western Australia.Â
Senior Clinical Psychologist and Consultant – Dr Kim Eaton
Dr Kim Eaton is a Senior Clinical Psychologist, researcher, and consultant based in Perth, Western Australia. She brings extensive experience across private practice and government mental-health services, combining clinical expertise with knowledge of research, policy, and governance. At Lawson Clinical Psychology, Kim provides psychological assessment and therapy, and consults with organisations on team wellbeing, crisis intervention, and critical-incident response.
A wealth of clinical and policy expertise
Kim supports organisations to design and implement policies and procedures that promote wellbeing, prevent harm, and ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and legislative standards. Before joining Lawson Clinical Psychology, she worked in government services contributing to research, policy development, and clinical governance. Within Lawson Clinical Psychology, she leads practice-wide policy development—work that underpins Practice Policy Pro, a comprehensive suite of policies and procedures supporting private practices Australia-wide.
Driving research and innovation
As part of the Lawson Clinical Psychology research team, Kim collaborates with national partners on projects exploring outcome measurement and clinician–client matching to enhance treatment effectiveness. Her expertise in triage and client allocation supports ethical, evidence-based, and effective client care.
Professional learning designed from real-world practice
Our downloads are designed for psychologists and allied health professionals who want to deepen their knowledge, strengthen their practice and stay compliant in an evolving landscape.Â
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