About Lucinda...

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I'm Lucinda Pettit, a dedicated Clinical Psychologist and

Clinical Family Therapist, equipped with a solid

educational background including a

B.Psych (Hons-First Class) and a Master of Clinical

Psychology. Holding a clinical endorsement with the

Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), I am committed to providing high quality mental health care. My professional affiliations include being a Full Member of the EMDR Association of Australia, a Full Clinical Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy, and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Moreover, I serve as a Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor, nurturing the growth of fellow mental health practitioners.

 

How can I help you?

With 23 years of rich experience, I specialize in assisting individuals across all age groups in overcoming mental health challenges. My expertise lies in supporting those who have faced trauma, adverse life events, anxiety, stress, parenting difficulties, and various life transitions. I foster healing and growth not only through individual therapy but also by working collaboratively with parents and children to enhance family relationships.  

I can provide a specific intervention for you in the following areas:

• Parent-child relationship problems

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• Behaviour problems in children

• Anxiety

• Parenting challenges

• Stress and feelings of overwhelm

• Attachment difficulties

• Navigating parental separation

• Trauma

• Complex Developmental trauma

• Post traumatic Stress Disorder

• Life transitions

• Grief and loss

• Supporting families of children who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf

• I welcome enquiries to provide clinical supervision to other clinical psychologists, psychologists and allied health professionals such as social workers, and occupational therapists.

 

What approaches do I use?

I have had training in and use the following approaches:

 

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing treatment (EMDR)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Family Therapy

Systemic intervention

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Psychotherapy

Theraplay

Attachment focussed interventions

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Can you receive a Medicare rebate with me?

 

Yes, you can receive a Medicare Rebate if you have a Better Access to Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or a referral from your Psychiatrist. or your GP.

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What days and hours do I do?

I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8-2pm.

 

How do you make an appointment with me?

For in person or telehealth appointments please contact my admin at Birds Eye View Psychology on:

 

Telephone: +617 37330933

Email: info@birdseyeviewpsychology.com.au

Webpage: www.birdseyeviewpsychology.com.au