Leah Giarratano

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]

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 that examined the crimes and motives of serious offenders in Australia.

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)

• 2010 - Black Ice shortlisted for the Davitt Award — Best Adult Crime Novel

• Radio National Interview
• Melbourne Writers Festival