Lucy works with a range of challenges, relating to:

• Autism and ADHD (please enquire for assessment queries)

• Anxiety, depression

• Dissociation

• Identity and life transitions

• Perfectionism, people-pleasing patterns

• Relationship difficulties

• Self-criticism

• Single event-PTSD

• Sleep difficulties/disorders

• Stress and burnout

• Trauma (complex, relational & vicarious)

Lucy is experienced and trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, including:

• Schema Therapy (ST)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

She also draws from elements of evidence-based modalities where appropriate:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed skills

• Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Standard fees for a 50-minute session:

• $250 - weekday, business hours.

• $270 - weekend, or afterhours (5pm).

Fees for an extended 90-minute session:

• $320 - i.e., extended EMDR processing session.

Medicare rebates:

• $145.25 - with a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) GP referral

• $72.65 - with a valid GP Management Plan (i.e., Chronic Disease Management Plan)

Please note, we do not bulk-bill. The gap fee if you are claiming using a MHCP is $104.75 per session.

If you are eligible for a MHCP, you may access up to x10 subsidised sessions per calendar year.

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. Our fee is set below this rate to keep services accessible.

Payment information:

• The full session fee (e.g., $250) is charged the morning of your appointment.

• 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.

We understand that you may need to cancel your appointment at short notice.

Our cancellation policy kindly asks for a minimum of 48-hours notice to cancel/reschedule your session.

Cancellation on the day of, or attendance will incur the full fee, and will be waived if we are able to fill your spot at late notice.

Please refer to our cancellation policy or contact our reception team via admin@skylightpsychology.com.au with any questions.

Autism and autism/ADHD:

• Please note, my service involves 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.

• Please feel free to contact me if this is the case, and I can pass on recommendations.

Please note, I don’t work with the following conditions, however can pass along recommendations:

• OCD

• Eating disorders

• Psychosis or schizophrenia

• Paraphilic disorders

Services I don’t provide:

• Couples/family-based or therapy for under 15 years of age.

• Medicolegal reports

• Referrals via Workcover or NDIS.

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