Dr Nadia Boscaglia is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years' experience. She works with all anxiety presentations, especially obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). She has a keen interest in working with individuals with trauma, bulimia and binge eating, as well as extensive experience in perimenopausal depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and treatment of sexual concerns, such as lowered libido, sexual shame, and regaining pleasure after sexual trauma.
Her approach integrates action-oriented, evidence-based therapies, especially EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT-E, and Exposure and Response Prevention. Nadia takes a whole person view of mental health; she has a keen interest in medication for psychiatric conditions and regularly works with GPs and psychiatrists on managing mental health with medication as well as therapy. She is practical, direct, and warm, and believes serious clinical work does not require solemnity at all times. Expletives, humour, and puns are welcome in the therapy room.
Nadia has published research on body image during pregnancy and on mood disorders in the context of gynaecological cancers. She trains GPs, psychologists, and other health professionals across Australia to recognise and respond to mental health concerns during perimenopause and menopause.
Nadia has completed an additional year of intensive training with the Institute of Somatic Sexology and is a member of the Somatic Sex Educators' Association of Australasia. She is also completing training in therapeutic yoga. With a growing body of evidence that the body does indeed keep the score, she believes lasting change requires working with the body and practising new skills between sessions.
Nadia holds a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) and is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia with endorsement in Clinical Psychology. She is an accredited EMDR practitioner with the EMDR Association of Australia, a Board-Approved Supervisor, and has lectured and supervised advanced clinical psychology trainees at Monash University and Victoria University. As well as seeing clients, she welcomes enquiries from prospective supervisees, from provisional psychologists to experienced practitioners.
Nadia’s hours are:
Tuesday 12.30pm - 6.30pm
Wednesday 9.15am - 5.30pm
Friday 9.15am - 5.00pm
**regular after hours spots are not likely, so please note that even if you do secure a 5pm or later time for your first appointment, you may not be able to book a late time regularly. Please consider this before making your first booking.