Lucas Brearly – Newport Counselling Claimed

Lucas is a highly motivated and dedicated psychologist (provisional) who has a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) and is currently completing his Diploma of Psychological Practice through the College of Professional Psychology. He has experience working across the lifespan and with a range of presentations and disorders, including working with complex and high risk clients (including substance use dependence).Lucas has particular interest in the following areas:

-Mental illnesses (Anxiety, Depression)

-Self esteem and self care

-Introspection and self awareness

-Performance, motivation and personal development

-General psychological matters -Addictions (Including AOD)

-Stress and Burnout

-Career and vocational planning

-Disability and developmental disorders

-Family and couples

-Intelligence, psychopathology and personality assessments

Lucas has experience in psychotherapeutic intervention techniques such as cognitive behaviour, narrative and play therapy and works with children, young people and their families. He is able to offer empathic support, respectful communication and maintain confidentiality and an open minded attitude. In addition to his clinical work, Lucas is a public speaker and mental health advocate with Beyond Blue. He conducts presentations with small and large groups, including schools and other community organisations. Lucas has exceptional skills in reducing stigma towards mental illnesses, raising awareness and promoting openness for discussion about mental health.