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Donna Gosatti – BOOKS CLOSED

Registered Psychologist

BSc (Hons), MPsych (Clin), MAPS

Clinical Psychology Registrar

“While pain is inevitable, suffering is optional” – M. Kathleen Casey

Meet Donna:

Donna is a Psychologist who has experience working with a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, psychosis, attachment and relationship issues, trauma, and grief. She has also assessed and treated various neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disorders, and mild cognitive impairments using empirical measures.

Donna has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a range of settings, including university outpatient clinics, private practice, and inpatient hospital clinics. Donna has also conducted research in the areas of personality in the workplace and cognitive load in complex environments.

How can Donna help you:

Donna is warm and empathetic in her approach and focuses primarily on building rapport with her clients. She has a keen interest in working with adolescents and young adults to support their required needs. Donna can also provide cognitive, educational, and diagnostic assessments in support of educational support or funding applications.

How can Donna help you:

Donna is warm and empathetic in her approach and focuses primarily on building rapport with her clients. She has a keen interest in working with adolescents and young adults to support their required needs. Donna can also provide cognitive, educational, and diagnostic assessments in support of educational support or funding applications.

 Areas of Interest:

  • Anxiety, OCD, and related disorders
  • Depression and mood disorders
  • Stress and burnout
  • Setting boundaries
  • Identity issues and self-worth
  • Self-compassion and self-care
  • Communication styles
  • Mindfulness
  • Child-parent attachment

She is also available for:

  • Assessments of academic achievement, cognitive abilities, memory, and personality.
  • Psychological reports for funding or educational support applications.

 Types of therapies used:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Professional Associations:

Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)