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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. 

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. 

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

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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