Daniella is a Clinical Psychologist who holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology (Western Sydney University), Master of Brain and Mind Science (University of Sydney), and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Macquarie University). Daniella is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the EMDR Association of Australia.

Daniella is passionate about helping individuals increase their understanding and awareness of their experiences, and to develop skills in enhancing their daily life in accordance with their values and goals. Daniella brings warmth and empathy to the therapeutic space, works from a trauma-informed approach, and facilitates collaboration with you, as the expert of your own experience. Daniella prioritises person-centred, evidence-based practice. This means that Daniella will work collaboratively with you to help you to identify your needs, and will tailor treatments supported by scientific evidence to help you work towards your goals.

In addition to working at Centre Point Psychology, Daniella is a Clinical Psychologist and Coordinator of the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Program at the North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service (Eastwood) and is a Sessional Academic at Western Sydney University where she teaches in the psychology honours program and continues to contribute to research in clinical psychology.

Daniella has authored a textbook chapter in neuropsychology and has published peer-reviewed journal articles.

Areas of treatment  

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Difficulties with emotion regulation
• Self-harm and suicidal behaviours
• Stress
• Adult ADHD
• Adjustment to life transitions or significant life events
• Interpersonal and relationship difficulties  
• Exploration of identity and values-driven self-development
• Grief and loss
• Complex trauma and post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic models

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Internal Family Systems Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Qualifications

• Master of Clinical Psychology (with Distinction, Dean's List) - Western Sydney University 
• Master of Brain and Mind Science (with Distinction) - University of Sydney 
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology - Western Sydney University 
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Macquarie University 

Ongoing professional development

• Regular supervision with a senior clinical psychologist
• Ongoing Internal Family Systems Therapy training
• Ongoing Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing training
• Ongoing involvement in research in clinical psychology
• Ongoing development and delivery of tertiary education in psychology