Psychotherapist

Scott Lacey

PACFA Clinically Registered Psychotherapist & Master of Gestalt Therapy

Scott has completed a Masters of Gestalt Psychotherapy. He is a member of the national peak body, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). His training integrates contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches and trauma-informed methods. His primary approach is relational psychotherapy.

Scott takes a grounded, present-centered approach in working with clients, supporting them via secure relationship and self-awareness towards self-acceptance and new choices in life. He brings with him extensive experience in the private and public sectors in several industries and departments. He understands how the struggles and challenges of navigating the workplace show up and can offer deep relational support in moving through these difficult situations.

Scott’s areas of specialisation are:

• Anxiety Disorders (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, OCD & PTSD)
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Personality Disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorder & Narcissistic Personality Disorder)
• Dissociative Disorders
• Neurological & Developmental Disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorders)
• Thinking Disorders
• Behavioural Issues (including Anger Management, Self Harm & Suicidal Ideation)
• Stress & Life Coaching
• Career Guidance
• Trauma
• Abuse (including Narcissistic Abuse & Domestic Violence)
• Health Issues (including Chronic Illness, Obesity & Weight Loss)
• Carer Issues
• LGBTIQ+
• Addiction Issues (Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Gambling, Internet/Video Game Addiction & Sexual Addiction)
• Sex Therapy
• Relationship Issues (including Co-dependency, Peer Relationships)
• Family and Marital Issues (including Divorce, Infidelity, Family Conflict, Parenting, Adoption)
• Adolescent Issues (including School Issues, Teen Violence, Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation)
• Couples Counselling
• Men’s Issues
• Women’s Issues
• Spirituality
• Bereavement, Grief and Loss

Treatment approaches that Scott regularly practices are:

• Existential
• Gestalt Psychotherapy
• Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples
• Neuropsychotherapy
• Play Therapy
• Poly Vagal Theory
• Interpersonal
• Humanistic
• Somatic
• Trauma-Informed

Scott works individually with adults, adolescents, elders and offers couples therapy.