Goldy Albu
Principal Therapist
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Goldy Albu is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Principal Therapist practicing from Vista, with more than eight years of experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy across private practice, community mental health, addictions, child protection and multidisciplinary healthcare settings. Goldy works with people experiencing trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief and loss, addiction, gambling harm, psychosocial disability, emotional regulation difficulties and complex mental health presentations. Her approach is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, person-centred and recovery-oriented. At Vista, Goldy is well suited to clients seeking a compassionate, skilled and practical clinician within a discreet private practice environment.
CLIENT GROUPS
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
Goldy is available for eligible clients seeking support through Medicare, NDIS, WorkCover and private (self funding) clients.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Goldy's clinical work is particularly focused on:
Trauma, PTSD, complex trauma,
Neurodivergence, ADHD, Autism, AUDHD,
Anxiety and or depression
Chronic pain
Grief and loss
Addiction and or gambling harm
Psychosocial disability
Emotional regulation
Complex community mental health


