Dr Daniella Siciliano

Clinical Psychologist & Founder of The Stanhope Psychology Clinic

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About

Daniella Siciliano

Dr Daniella Siciliano is a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about her work and is warm and engaging with her clients. She works with respect and compassion ensuring that her clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. She believes in the importance of working collaboratively with her clients, enhancing their resilience, function and strengths, to address their difficulties and improve their quality of life.

Daniella is the Principal and Founder of The Stanhope Psychology Clinic. Daniella is a strong advocate for an evidence-based approach to clinical practice and is skilled in a range of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Therapy and mind-body rehabilitation. 

At The Stanhope Psychology Clinic, Daniella has extensive experience with individuals and families who are struggling with a range of psychological difficulties, including depression, anxiety (e.g. phobias, social anxiety, selective mutism, generalised anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, OCD, PTSD), stress, behavioural problems, interpersonal difficulties, sleep problems and chronic pain.

Daniella has a special clinical interest in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), somatic symptoms, and chronic pain in children and adolescents.

Qualifications

Daniella holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The University of Sydney
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology

The University of Sydney 2005
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Honours in Psychology

The University of New England 2002
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Macquarie University 2001

Experience

Daniella has worked in both private practice and the public sector, in both research and clinical settings for over fifteen years. Her experience includes working at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Cumberland psychiatric hospital as well as in private practice with children and adults. She has been part of collaborative teams conducting clinical treatments and promoting evidence based practice. Daniella has worked as part of the Complex Pain Management Team at The Children’s Hospital Westmead and Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney fostering her work in Pain Management.

Daniella has a strong interest in supporting parents in their role and as such has provided many parenting seminars for Separation Anxiety, Behavioural Management and Emotional and Social Adjustment in preschoolers/primary aged children.

Daniella has also provided CBT-based group treatment programs for adults with Panic Disorder and Depression for Hawkesbury-Hills Division of General Practice as an ATAPS provider.

Professional Memberships

Daniella is registered with Medicare and all of her clients receive the higher tier of Medicare rebates for Clinical Psychologists.

Daniella is a Full Member of The Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Australian Health Practitioners’ Registration Agency (AHPRA) with Clinical Psychology Endorsement.

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