Therapeutic style & services

My therapeutic style is described as down-to-earth and warm. The way I practice is built upon values of respect, compassion, and inclusivity, and informed by evidence-based modalities. I take an integrative approach in selecting appropriate interventions in collaboration with each individual's needs and circumstances, whilst encouraging exploration of one's strengths and inner wisdom.
I have experience and training in utilising a range of evidence-based modalities, and tend to also draw from other evidence-based interventions to complement these.  You can find these outlined below, to see whether we might be a good fit.  
My primary focus in providing treatment is to ensure I am providing affirming, LGBTIQA+ inclusive and trauma-informed care, that fosters a strong therapeutic relationship (which has been identified as the key predictor of therapeutic outcome).

    • Autism and ADHD (please enquire for assessment queries)

    • Anxiety, depression

    • Identity and life transitions

    • Perfectionism, people-pleasing patterns

    • Relationship difficulties

    • Self-criticism

    • Single event-PTSD

    • Stress and burnout

    • Trauma (childhood, relational & vicarious)

  • Lucy has experience and training in a range of evidence-based modalities, including:

    • Schema Therapy (ST)

    • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Structural Dissociation & Ego State Therapy

    • Features of modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Tuesday | Telehealth

    Business hours & after-hours available.

    Wednesday | Carlton

    Located at the Spring Clinic, 21/255 Drummond Street, Carlton

    3pm-8pm - after-hours available.

    In-person and telehealth formats.

    • Located on the ground floor of the 'Clocktower Complex',

    • Accessible from both Lygon and Drummond Street.

    • Parking options: 1 hr parking on Lygon St, 2 hr parking on Drummond St. 4 hr parking at "MacArthur Square". Underground, secure parking underneath the Clocktower Complex.

    Friday | Fitzroy

    Located at WellSpace, Level 1/105 Victoria Street, Fitzroy.

    10am-6pm - & after-hours available

    In-person & telehealth formats.

    • Please note, access is via stairs - no lift access.

    • Parking options: Victoria Street, Brunswick Street

  • Fee Structure:

    50-minute standard session: $250

    50-minute after-hours session: $270

    80-minutes extended session (e.g., extended EMDR processing): $315

    Rebates:

    If you have a current Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, and are based in Australia, you are entitled to a Medicare rebate of $145.25 per session, with a clinical psychologist.

    • Gap fee per standard appointment: $104.75

    • Under a MHCP (Better Access Initiative) you are eligible to 10 subsidised sessions per calendar year.

    • Similarly, if eligible, you can receive a rebate under a current Chronic Disease Management Plan.

    For the new financial year (2025-2026), the AAPi have recommended a fee of $330 for a psychology session of 45-60 minutes, and the updated APS recommendation is $318.

    Timing of payment:

    The full session fee is charged between 9-10am on the day of your appointment.

    Processing of your rebate:

    Your rebate will be processed after your session within 24 hours. You should receive reimbursement to your nominated bank account from Medicare within 48 hours.

    Assessments/Reports: Please note, if requested outside of the session this may incur an additional fee.

  • A minimum of 48-hours notice is required to cancel/reschedule your session. Cancellation on the day of, or attendance will incur the full fee.

    Please refer to the Cancellation Policy or contact our reception team via admin@skylightpsychology.com.au.

Assessments for autism and autism/ADHD:

  • Please contact me for further information.

  • Please note: My service involves for diagnostic identification, and does not include a Functional Capacity Assessment. It is unlikely that my reports and letters will be sufficient for NDIS funding, if this is what you are seeking.

Conditions I don’t work with:

  • OCD

  • Eating disorders

  • Psychosis, schizophrenia

  • Paraphilic disorders

Services I don’t provide:

  • Couples/family-based or therapy for minors.

  • Reports for legal contexts or NDIS funding

  • Referrals via Workcover or NDIS.

  • Crisis support - please call 000 or attend your local hospital.

I am more than happy to pass on potential recommendations.

Assessments/other: