Dr Lisa Gusciora

Psychologist (BSc Hons, MSc, DClinPsych)

I am a registered Psychologist and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society. My qualifications include a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology, a Master’s degree and a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have worked in public and private health settings in both inpatient and community services. I have worked with a wide range of people, including adults, children and adolescents. 

I aim to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship that provides a space for people to explore their challenges and process their experience. I enjoy assisting clients to develop a more compassionate understanding of themselves and provide the skills to move forward with their life. I work predominantly using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy frameworks. I also hold attachment theory at the centre of my work. 

I am particularly interested in supporting women who experience anxiety and depression during pregnancy, and the postpartum period, birth trauma and adjustment to early parenting. I am a registered Circle of Security Parenting facilitator and a registered Medicare Pregnancy Support Counsellor. I also enjoy working with clients who have experienced trauma, including single event trauma as well as clients who wish to explore how childhood experiences have impacted on their current patterns of functioning. I am passionate about normalising psychological distress and recognise that most people become ‘stuck’ at various points in life but believe that our difficulties do not define us.

I live in Far North Queensland, so I am familiar with the barriers people in rural and remote communities face when attempting to access psychological support. I believe that high-quality psychological therapy should be accessible for all, and so I offer low gap services for people who are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan.  

Select a service and book an appointment with me using the booking form below. I look forward to working with you.