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.

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. 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.

She was also the host of "Beyond The Darklands" a 2009 television series which examined the crimes and motives of serious offenders in Australia.

Awards

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