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Dr Leah Giarratano B.A. (Hons.), M.Psych., D.Psych.
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Biography
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Leah Giarratano is a registered clinical psychologist and an author of fiction and nonfiction books. As a psychologist she has substantial expertise in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and the assessment and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), working in this area since 1995.
Leah is a foundation team member of an Australian national award-winning inpatient PTSD treatment program, and is the author of several sell-out trauma education programs for mental health professionals. She has conducted specialised programs for the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces, many corporate entities, juvenile and adult forensic settings, and community health. She has conducted nationally accredited CBT training program for medical practitioners since 1995.
Leah is a Medical Assessor for the NSW Motor Accidents Authority and a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor. Leah was an Authorised Report Writer for NSW Victims Services for 12 years, an Honorary Clinical Supervisor for the Universities of Sydney and Macquarie, an Associate in Psychology at the University of NSW, and an Honorary Fellow in Psychology at the University of Wollongong, for their Masters of Clinical Psychology Programs.
In 2006, Random House Australia acquired Leah's first two crime novels. Her first novel 'Vodka Doesn't Freeze', was published in July 2007 and her second, 'Voodoo Doll' in July 2008. Two further novels in the series were acquired by Random House in 2007; 'Black Ice' was published in July 2009 and 'Watch the World Burn' was published in June 2010. Although her crime novels are works of fiction, they are inspired by her experiences working in the field of psychological trauma.
In 2008, Screentime Australia contracted Leah to host an eight, one-hour episode, prime-time documentary series 'Beyond the Darklands' as an expert delving into the minds of some of Australia's infamous criminals. The series aired in Australia on Channel 7 from March 18, 2009 and on television networks internationally in 2010.
In 2010, Penguin Australia acquired Leah’s first three young adult novels: an urban fantasy series. The first book 'Disharmony: The Telling' was published in 2012 and the remaining two 'Disharmony: The Laeduin' and 'Disharmony: Immortal Combat' were published in 2013.
Education
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology, University of Wollongong, 2005
- Master of Clinical Psychology, (Awarded with Merit) University of Sydney, 1994
- Bachelor of Arts (with majors in English and Psychology) and honours (in Psychology), University of Sydney, 1991
Memberships
- Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Member APS College of Clinical Psychologists
- Psychology Board of Australia Registration Number: PSY0001302405
Publications
Fiction
- Giarratano, L. (2013) Disharmony: Immortal Combat, Penguin Group, Melbourne Australia, ISBN 978-0-14356-570-3
- Giarratano, L. (2013) Disharmony: The Laeduin, Penguin Group, Melbourne Australia, ISBN 978-0-14356-569-7
- Giarratano, L. (2012) Disharmony: The Telling, Penguin Group, Melbourne Australia, ISBN 978-0-14356-568-0
- Giarratano, L. (2010) Watch The World Burn, Random House, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-74166-814-8
- Giarratano, L. (2009) Black Ice, Random House, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-74166-809-4
- Giarratano, L. (2008) Voodoo Doll, Random House, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-863256-14-8
- Giarratano, L. (2007) Vodka Doesn't Freeze, Random House, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-863255-83-7
Non Fiction
- Giarratano, L (2013) 'Mad, bad and dangerous to know' in If I tell you... I'll have to kill you: Australia's leading crime writers reveal their secrets Edited by Michael Robotham, Allen & Unwin, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-74331-348-0
- Giarratano, L. (2004) Clinical Skills for Managing PTSD: Proven Practical Techniques for Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Talomin Books, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-92090-200-1
- Giarratano, L. (2004) Clinical Skills for Managing Acute Psychological Trauma: Effective Early Interventions for Treating Acute Stress Disorder, Talomin Books, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-92090-202-5
- Giarratano, L. (2004) Clinical Skills for Treating Traumatised Adolescents: Evidence Based Treatment for PTSD, Talomin Books, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-92090-203-2
- Giarratano, L. (2004) Managing Psychological Trauma: Clinician and Client Resources for the Clinical Skills Series, Talomin Books, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-92090-204-9
- Giarratano, L. (2004) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Strategies for use in General Practice: Effective Psychological Strategies for Medical Practitioners, Talomin Books, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-92090-201-8
- Giarratano, L. (2004) CBT for GPs: GP and Patient Resources, Talomin Books, Sydney Australia, ISBN 978-1-92090-205-6
- Humphreys, L., Westerink., J, Giarratano, L., & Brooks, R. (1999). An intensive treatment program for chronic posttraumatic stress disorder: Two-year outcome data. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 33, 848-854.
- Westerink, J. & Giarratano, L. (1999). The impact of posttraumatic stress disorder on partners and children of Australian Vietnam veterans. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 33, pp.841-847.
- Giarratano, L. & Tate, R. (1994). 'The frontal lobes, organisation and memory functioning' in Treatment Issues and Long-Term Outcomes: Proceedings of the 18th Annual Brain Impairment Conference Hobart, Australia 1994, Eds. Fourez, J. & Page, N. Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment, ISBN-13: 978-1-875378-18-0, ISBN 1-875378-18-9,
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