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Lucia Casasnovas

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"Courage gives us a voice and compassion gives us an ear. Without both, there is no opportunity for empathy and connection"

Brene' Brown 

Director / Clinical Psychologist

Lucia Casasnovas completed her Master in Clinical Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast and has been working in the area – both in private practice and the public sector for over a decade. She has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families treating a wide variety of psychological and interpersonal difficulties. Lucia has a warm non-judgemental approach, which facilitates the establishment of robust therapeutic relationships with her clients.

 

Lucia has always related well with young people; however, her interest in parenting and children has particularly grown since becoming a mother. She is a mother of two who has been amazed by the delights and challenges of parenthood. Lucia is a strong believer in the decisive role that the relationship with our children has in their whole life. 

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Lucia uses evidence based treatment interventions to enhance the mental health of individuals and to contribute to facilitate healthy relationships. She is passionate about her work and has a strength-based approach, helping individuals achieving their full potential. 


Lucia has a strong cultural sensitivity and enjoys working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds. She offers psychotherapy both in English and Spanish. 

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As a board approved supervisor, Lucia offers professional supervision to other psychologists.

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Education
  • Master in Clinical Psychology at University of Sunshine Coast

  • Honours Degree in Psychology at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid and Monash University

  • Other professional education: PsyBA-approved supervision, Schema Therapy, EMDR and Emotion Focused Therapy for couples

Memberships
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Areas of experience
  • Mood and anxiety disorders 

  • Autism spectrum disorders

  • ADHD

  • Obsessive-Compulsive disorders and tics

  • Intellectual disability

  • Substance misuse

  • Trauma

  • Self-harm and suicide risk

  • Personality disorders

  • Psychosis

  • Somatic and dissociative disorders

  • Adjustment to illnesses and chronic pain

  • Disordered eating and body image 

  • Sleep problems 


    Lucia enjoys helping individuals dealing with:
     

  • Parenting demands and challenges

  • Relationship and communication issues

  • Bullying and other peer problems

  • Regression

  • Sibling rivalry

  • Poor self-esteem and self-confidence

  • Resilience building 

  • Emotional regulation skill deficits 

  • Stress and anger management problems

  • Adjustment to new roles and life transitions

  • Grief and loss

  • Pregnancy support counselling

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