Miss Lucy Degrazia Counsellor

clinic location

Info

Websitewww.courageousminds.com.au
Courageous Minds - Ararat 60 High Street, Ararat, Victoria, 3377
Map for 60 High Street, Ararat, Victoria, 3377

Overview

I’m a mental health clinician with over 12 years supporting children, young people, and adults across diverse settings—including family homes, out-of-home care, and not-for-profit organisations. My clinical background spans general mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) interventions, with a particular focus on complex presentations involving child protection and legal system involvement. I use evidence-based approaches to support individuals with intersecting needs, always centring their lived experience. Alongside my clinical work, I bring leadership experience from roles where I’ve supervised multidisciplinary teams, guided clinical governance, and supported staff development across community, disability, and forensic contexts. I lead with empathy and strategy, ensuring services remain inclusive, responsive, and aligned with best practice. My areas of expertise include: General mental health Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Dual Diagnosis Parenting and child development Parenting during child protection/family law matters Neurodivergence I’m deeply committed to client-centred care and strive to create a therapeutic space that is safe, respectful, and outcomes-focused.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Diploma Alcohol and Other Drugs/Mental Health
  • Certificate IV Community Services
  • Certificate IV Child, Youth and Families

Certifications

  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
  • HLTAID001 Provide First Aid
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • ACT - Depression and Anxiety Disorders
  • Emergency Asthma Management
  • Anaphylaxis Awareness
  • Team Leader/Supervision Training
  • Crisis Management Training
  • Working With Children With Problem Sexual Behaviours & Young People With Sexually Abusive Behaviours
  • ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Addictions
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Depression
  • Mental health
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parenting
  • Relapse prevention
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Women

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Home Visits
  • Online consultations