Rachael O’Donnell is an experienced Senior Psychologist and Director of Intouch Psychology Services. She has over 18 years’ experience in Child and Family Psychology. She has worked in the Child Protection system in NSW as a Senior Psychologist and Psychologist Team Leader for 8 years, recently making a move into the private sector where she has been able to offer assessment services, therapy and support services to government and non-government agencies, children, young people and their families.

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Rachael‘s experience in child development, trauma and attachment ensure she provides well informed, evidence based assessments and interventions. She is committed to helping families understand childhood trauma and attachment difficulties and uses a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions including Reparative Parenting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Positive Behaviour Support and Narrative Therapy. Rachael has extensive experience in working with children diagnosed with ASD and Developmental Disability and specialises in building resilience in children.

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Rachael’s experience in senior management as a Psychologist Team Leader gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the needs of staff working in the child protection and out of home care fields. She is able to offer experiential advice to staff and carers.