About
Lucy is an experienced AHPRA Registered Psychologist with a background working in many health-related fields.
Lucy initially trained and worked as a Registered Nurse. She has spent the last decade developing her expertise as a psychologist. Lucy has experience supporting individuals dealing with a wide range of mental health concerns, which you can find out more about here.
She is passionate about assisting clients during the perinatal period, providing support to those adjusting to parenthood or having experienced pregnancy, as well as offering support for those living with infertility, struggling to fall pregnant, involuntary childlessness, contemplating or undertaking fertility treatment, and for supported decision making in all related areas.
Additionally, Lucy helps individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, and trauma related symptoms, living with chronic health conditions or adjusting to new medical diagnoses. Her expertise extends to conducting pre-surgical assessments, offering education, and providing support for individuals considering major surgical procedures, such as bariatric surgery, in accordance with the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines.
Lucy tailors treatment to the unique needs of each client with a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
These techniques include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, as well as grief and supportive counselling.
Aims & Values
Lucy is driven by a strong desire to help others improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
To make a positive impact
Psychology is a profession that constantly evolves in its understanding of human behaviour and mental health. Lucy continues to learn using emerging and existing research, and integrates recommendations for clinical best practice
Lifelong learning
Lucy has always had a keen interest in understanding human behaviour, emotions, thoughts, each person’s individual needs and preferences, and the psychological aspects of health and wellbeing.
Interest in mental health
Lucy is passionate about supporting people who find themselves in circumstances that are challenging and at times, overwhelming. These include the perinatal period and beyond, adjusting to and living with a chronic condition/new diagnosis, life changes and milestones, bereavement, and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
To make a difference in specific areas
Lucy enjoys being able to offer support, guidance, and assistance to clients to help them deepen the way they understand themselves and their symptoms. Lucy also likes to provide cognitive, emotional and practical strategies to enable them to live differently with symptoms and challenges.
Personal fulfillment
Lucy has the ability to build rapport with clients, to listen attentively and to work together with clients. Lucy provides a supportive, encouraging and accepting therapy space.
Connection and empathy
Therapeutic Style
The first few sessions are about gaining an understanding of you and the reason you are attending therapy. During the first few sessions Lucy gathers information about you so she can better understand you and what you would like to take from ongoing sessions, that is your purpose for attending. Lucy will formulate and propose a treatment plan she believes will be most suited to you.
Subsequent sessions are treatment-based, including education which is aimed to help you increase your understanding of your condition, symptoms, and situation, as well as treatment pathways forward. Lucy likes to use a flexible combination of evidence-based therapy techniques which contribute to treatment outcomes including symptoms reduction, reduced distress, increased function in daily life, improved adjustment and acceptance, and increased resilience.
Qualifications
Completed Registered Nurse Training
1990
Bachelor of Psychological Science
(Honours)
2008
Masters of Applied Psychology
(Health)
2012
Current
Health Psychology Registrar
2024
Board Approved Supervisor
“Open your arms to change but don't let go of your values.”
— Dalai Lama