Dee Donaldson, Clinical Psychologist

Welcome,

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I’m Dee and I’m a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Psychology Board of Australia) based in Grafton, New South Wales, providing compassionate and practical evidence-based counselling for women seeking support with:

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• Trauma recovery (acute or post-traumatic stress related)

• Anxiety, panic and chronic worry

• Stress and burnout

• Adjustment difficulties

• Resolving uncertain or difficult relationship dynamics, and

• Recovering from the lasting effects of harmful relationships (e.g., antagonistic, narcissistic, coercive, abusive, toxic or simply unhealthy).

 

I have over ten years experience practicing as a Clinical Psychologist, with the last six years as owner and Clinical Director of Luna Clinical Psychology Services in the Maclean/Yamba region. Having moved to Grafton in 2025, I am now offering dedicated accessible face-to-face support to the women of the Clarence Valley (and beyond for those considering teletherapy).

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A little about me for those seeking to determine if I may be a good fit for your therapy goals. I am a mum to two brilliant young women, a relatively recent grandmother of two incredible little humans (yes, I’m biased). I love nature and animals (particularly the canine variety but definitely don’t discriminate against felines). I can often be found with a book whether that be fiction or psychology related, enjoy yoga and have had an ‘on again/off again’ relationship with my Mindfulness practice. Prior to moving into psychology, I was previously a serving police officer which I blame for igniting my curiousity about the ‘whys’ and 'hows' of human thought, emotion and behaviour. I have an unhealthy relationship with coffee, a strong desire to explore the world, love to laugh, and have lived experience of both trauma and surviving harmful relationships.

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My approach is eclectic and  integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and EMDR to support clients in processing traumatic experiences, managing anxiety, and rebuilding inner security and self-trust. I will collaborate with you to determine what your personal goals are for our time together and will tailor a therapeutic plan to support you with those goals.

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My intention is to offer women a safe, collaborative space in which to gain greater understanding, a level of clarity, to feel heard, to heal old (and sometimes not so old) wounds, and to move toward greater confidence and wellbeing.

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If you would like to book an appointment, please go to the Services page for details on services, fees and how to make a booking.