Gabriela Tavella

Gabriela is a friendly and compassionate registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar. She strives to provide a warm and inviting environment for clients so that they feel heard and understood while being supported to explore their thoughts and emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals.

Gabriela has experience supporting clients with a range of concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, and addictive behaviours including gambling. Gabriela draws from a range of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD and Schema Therapy in her work, tailoring treatment to meet the specific needs and goals of each client.

Gabriela has a particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults, and has undertaken specialised training for supporting adolescents through a range of issues including identity concerns, low self-esteem, and personality disorders.

In addition to her clinical experience, Gabriela has spent several years working as a researcher examining depression, bipolar disorder, and burnout, and has authored several published research articles, book chapters and one book detailing the outcomes of her research.

Gabriela’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Clinical Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychiatry. She is also undergoing her Clinical Psychology Registrar program with us under the supervision of Doris.
Days Available: Mondays and Tuesday