Leah Giarratano is a clinical psychologist and author who specialises in a number of areas including psychopathology and trauma counselling. She is an expert in psychological trauma and sex offences, treating both perpetrators and victims.Author Profile Random House - Leah Giarratano - Author profile
Writing Giarratano has written numerous books related to clinical skills for treating psychological trauma.
She has also written a number of novels with themes which are related to her work experiences. Her first three novels centered on her character Jill Jackson.Austlit - Jill Jackson series In 2012, she published her first young adult fantasy novel Disharmony: The Telling. This was followed in 2013 by The Laeduin and Immortal Combat to complete the trilogy.Austlit - Disharmony series
She was also the host of "Beyond The Darklands" a 2009 television series that examined the crimes and motives of serious offenders in Australia.
Bibliography Clinical texts: Clinical Skills for Treating Traumatised Adolescents: Evidence Based Treatment for PTSD (2004) Clinical Skills for Managing PTSD: Proven Practical Techniques for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (2004) CBT for GPs: GP and Patient Resources (2004) Managing Psychological Trauma: Clinician and Client Resources for the Clinical Skills Series (2004) Clinical Skills for Managing Acute Psychological Trauma: Effective Early Intervention for Treating Acute Stress Disorder (2004) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Strategies for Use in General Practice: Effective Psychological Strategies for Medical Practitioners (2004) Clinical Skills for Managing Complex Traumatisation (2018)
Novels: Vodka Doesn't Freeze (2007) Voodoo Doll (2008) Black Ice (2009) Watch the World Burn (2010) Disharmony trilogy: The Telling (2012) The Laeduin (2013) Immortal Combat (2013)
Awards 2010 - Black Ice shortlisted for the Davitt Award — Best Adult Crime Novel
External links Radio National Interview Melbourne Writers Festival
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