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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.[1]

Dr Leah Giarratano
Born	Leah Giarratano
Occupation	writer and psychologist
Language	English
Nationality	Australian
Education	Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Alma mater	University of Wollongong
Period	2005
Genres	crime and young adult fantasy
Notable works	Vodka Doesn't Freeze, Black Ice

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.[2] 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.[3]

She was also the host of "Beyond The Darklands" a 2009 television series which 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)[4]

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

References

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