Meet Claudia Paretilla-Guardi 
Registered Psychologist

​Engaging in a therapeutic relationship can sometimes be daunting and stress provoking. Claudia is regarded as a warm and caring professional with a strength-focused approach. She works within a goal oriented, collaborative framework where re-establishing the sense of empowerment and hope is a key component. Moreover, great importance is placed in creating a safe and supportive space that facilitates the journey to recovery.

Claudia is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA with many years of experience as a clinical practitioner in the allied health field. She has worked in a range of government and non-for profit organizations as well as in private practice for several years. 

Moreover, Claudia has conducted research in the area of trauma and resilience and her work has been published and presented at National and International level (see FAQ).
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Claudia sees young people and adults (16 years and older) and works face to face from her Bendigo office. She is also available for online based therapy and sessions can be delivered in English, Catalan or Spanish.

In her free time, Claudia loves spending time with her family, animals and nature. 
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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychology (University of Barcelona)
• Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology (University of Barcelona)
• Vocational Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma
• Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner Certificate​
• EMDR certified practitioner
  

Industry Associations

• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
• Member of EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
• Member of The Equine Psychotherapy Institute

Claudia’s particular areas of specialized training and interests include:

• Trauma recovery - Trauma PTSD, C-PTSD, Developmental Trauma, sexual assault and domestic violence
• Assisting families and individuals overcome issues such as:
  • Depression
    
  • Anxiety and/or panic attacks
    
  • Stress and traumatic stress
    
  • Avoidance
    
  • Intrusive thoughts, images and body sensations
  • Self-esteem issues
    
  • Family disharmony
    
  • Grief and loss
    
  • Adjustment issues, social and relational issues
    
• Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

 

Meet the Equine Team

A certified EAP practitioner, Claudia offers Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) as a clinical modality with sessions held in Junortoun. With her two equine co-therapists, Maya and  Zahara, Right Brain Psychology provides an experiential therapeutic environment to help individuals process through challenging emotional experiences and out-dated believes.
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​ZarahaStarlight

​Zahara is an 18-year old rescue mare from Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary. She is kind, sensitive, gutsy and forgiving. Zahara loves being pampered, her personal space and being the Queen Mother of the paddock. 

MayanPhoneix

Maya is a 15-year old rescue mare from Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary. She is generous, affectionate, playful and sensitive. Maya is always happy to say hello and to ask for scratches and attention. 

New Member

A new member of the team will join us very soon… stay tunned for updates!



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