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, strengths, and function, to address their difficulties and improve their quality of life.
Daniella is the Principal and Founder of The Stanhope Psychology Clinic. Daniella particularly enjoys working with children, adolescents, and their families. She is a strong advocate for an evidence-based approach to clinical practice. Daniella is skilled in a range of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Therapy, mind-body rehabilitation and parenting programs. She has experience in providing individual, group and family-based interventions.
At The Stanhope Psychology Clinic, Daniella has extensive experience with individuals and families who are struggling with a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain and chronic illness.
Daniella has a special clinical interest in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and somatic symptoms in children and adolescents.
Qualifications
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Honours in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Experience
Daniella has worked in both private practice and the public sector, in both research and clinical settings for over 18 years. Her experience includes working at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Cumberland psychiatric hospital as well as in private practice with children and adolescents. 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, Resilience and Emotion Coaching, 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 a Fellow of The Australian Psychological Society (APS) Clinical College and is a member of the Australian Health Practitioners’ Registration Agency (AHPRA) with Clinical Psychology Endorsement. She is a AHPRA-approved supervisor.
Daniella is registered with Medicare as a Clinical Psychologist.
