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Goldy Albu

Principal Therapist
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

When trauma, neurodivergence, addiction or chronic pain overlap, it can be difficult to know where to begin. You may feel overwhelmed, caught in patterns that are hard to change, or tired of trying to explain the whole picture. Goldy offers a warm, respectful space to explore what is happening and what you want to be different.

Goldy Albu is Vista’s Principal Therapist and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. She brings more than eight years of experience across private practice, community mental health, addictions, child protection and multidisciplinary healthcare. Her work includes trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, ADHD, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, grief, gambling harm and the emotional impact of chronic pain.

Her approach is neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and practical. Your experiences, communication preferences and priorities help shape the work. An initial consultation explores your concerns, what you have already tried and your goals, then considers suitable treatment and clear next steps. Therapy may draw on EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT and other approaches according to your needs.

Meet with Goldy in person at Vista’s discreet private practice in Surfers Paradise, or enquire about online therapy. Start by checking current appointment options or asking whether her approach is a suitable fit for you.

CLIENT GROUPS

Adults, Neurodivergent Clients, People with Autism, People with ADHD, People with AUDHD, NDIS Participants, Private Clients

Therapeutic Approaches

Goldy's approach is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, person-centred and recovery-oriented, while remaining structured and purposeful.


Depending on the person’s needs, therapy may include:

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions

  • Psychoeducation

  • Relaxation Strategies

  • Skills Development

  • Schema-Informed Practice

Qualifications & Professional Background

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. More than eight years of experience across private practice, community mental health, addictions, child protection and multidisciplinary healthcare settings. Brings lived expertise alongside clinical training and experience.

Referral Pathways / Availability

Private appointments do not require a GP referral. Medicare rebates may be available for eligible appointments with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. NDIS and WorkCover appointments are subject to funding requirements and service suitability.

Check appointment availability with Goldy, or enquire about working with her. Select Goldy in the booking form to explore current options.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Goldy’s clinical work is particularly focused on:


  • Trauma, PTSD and complex trauma affecting everyday life

  • Neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism and AuDHD, with therapy shaped around individual needs and experiences

  • Anxiety, depression and persistent emotional distress

  • Addiction and gambling harm, including alongside trauma or neurodivergence

  • Chronic pain and the emotional impact of long-term health conditions

  • Grief, loss and adjustment to difficult life changes

  • Emotional regulation, overwhelm and managing intense feelings

  • Psychosocial disability and its impact on daily functioning

  • Complex mental health concerns requiring coordinated, person-centred care

  • Practical skills for recovery and everyday wellbeing

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