Lucianne

Ms Lucianne Grixti, BPsych

Psychologist

“I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking a deeper understanding of their internal emotional world. My approach is grounded in the belief that emotional difficulties often stem from complex, unconscious experiences that can be explored and worked through in the context of a safe and consistent therapeutic relationship. I work with people who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves, and who are looking for more than a quick fixes - those who want to understand the roots of their struggles and make lasting change. The people that I work with tend to be thoughtful, sensitive, and curious about themselves and their relationships. Psychotherapy or psychoanalysis provides a space to slow down, reflect, and begin to make sense of what has felt confusing or painful for some time.”

About Me

I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis tailored to individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where people can explore their emotional challenges, unconscious patterns, and relationship dynamics in depth. I also work closely with parents to support their understanding of their child’s inner world and behaviour, helping to strengthen family relationships. Through a long-term, trusting therapeutic relationship, I support clients in developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful personal growth.

Approach

My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic principles, recognising that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are often shaped by unconscious processes and early experiences. I offer a consistent, reflective space where deeper patterns can be explored within the safety of a therapeutic relationship. Rather than focusing on short-term solutions, I support clients in developing a richer understanding of their inner world. Psychotherapy or psychoanalysis begins with an initial assessment to think together about your needs and whether this approach feels right for you.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Create Connections: Psychology & Psychotherapy

Psychologist

Psychology Board of Australia (via AHPRA)

Psychologist

Registration: PSY0001126377

Qualifications

Bachelor of Psychology

Victoria University

Year: 2002

Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology

Victoria University

Year: 2003

Introductory Course in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Victorian Association of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapists

Year: 2010

Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy

Monash University

Year: 2021

Service Areas

Create Connections: Psychology & Psychotherapy

In-person & Online

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia

Melbourne, Australia