MClinPsych, MProfPsych, BPsychSc (Hons), GradDipPsych, BSocSc (Couns), MAPS
Lucia is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She is currently completing the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program.
Lucia has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families, particularly within the Child Protection system. She supports clients across the lifespan through public health services and the NDIS, addressing a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and life stress. She is also deeply committed to supporting neurodivergent clients, including autistic individuals, those with ADHD, and people with intellectual disabilities. In addition, Lucia has experience conducting comprehensive cognitive and psychological assessments.
Lucia values creating a warm, collaborative, and safe space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences and build resilience. She draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Play Therapy techniques, tailoring her approach to each person’s needs.
Originally from Italy, Lucia speaks both English and Italian fluently and enjoys working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. She is also a researcher with published work on the mental health of fathers.
Lucia often works alongside her five-year-old English Cocker Spaniel, Sigmonda (Mimi to her close friends!). Sigmonda is a beautiful, affectionate, and sassy therapy dog in training whose calm presence and infectious happiness fill the clinic with smiles and warmth. She has a natural sensitivity to people’s emotions – especially gentle with children and those needing extra kindness – and seems to know when to bring a moment of playfulness or quiet reassurance.