Toula Gordillo
| Toula Gordillo | |
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 Dr. Toula Gordillo.jpg Dr. Toula Gordillo, Australian clinical psychologist, author, and speaker. | |
| Born | Toula Gordillo May 17, 1972 Australia |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Australian |
| 🏫 Education | University of the Sunshine Coast |
| 💼 Occupation | Clinical psychologist, educator, author |
| Known for | Story Image Therapy (SIT), SIT Shadow Work, Jungian action research |
Toula Gordillo is an Australian clinical psychologist, educator, and author known for her work in Jungian psychology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and therapeutic storytelling. She is the originator of Story Image Therapy (SIT) and SIT Shadow Work, which integrate ancient and modern narratives for psychological healing.
Early life and education
Gordillo was born in Australia. In 1981, she later earned degrees in arts, education, and clinical psychology and completed a Doctorate of Creative Arts at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2019.[1]
Her doctoral research focused on personality development and the use of storytelling to convey mental health messages. She has also studied Jungian psychotherapy, influenced by the work of Carl Jung and Taoist and Stoic philosophy.
Career
Gordillo has worked as a clinical psychologist, guidance officer, and educator. She developed Story Image Therapy (SIT) after recognizing the limitations of conventional mental health interventions in addressing deep-seated emotional challenges. SIT employs myths, fables, and archetypal storytelling as a psychodynamic psychotherapy tool.[2]
She later expanded SIT into SIT Shadow Work, a method combining expressive arts therapy, dream analysis, and symbolic imagery to explore the unconscious self.[3]
Research and publications
Gordillo’s work has been cited in peer-reviewed journals, conference papers, and academic books. She has presented at institutions such as the C.G. Jung Society of Queensland and the University of the Sunshine Coast.[4]
Her notable books include:
- Shadows of Sylvaheim (book and audiobook)
- The Rise of Jung in Me
- Frog and Scorpion in the Boardroom
- Frog and Scorpion in the Bedroom
Her storytelling techniques are referenced in academic works, including The Politics of Action Research: A Storytelling Inquiry (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2024).[3]
Media coverage
Gordillo has been featured in various media outlets, including:
- ABC Radio – Discussion on Jungian psychology and Story Image Therapy.[5]
- Courier Mail – Coverage of her youth mental health programs.[6]
- Kids on the Coast – Interview on storytelling and psychology.[7]
Awards and recognition
- Over 100 citations on Google Scholar[8]
- Featured in Academia Letters, with one of her papers ranked in the top 3% of articles on the platform.[9]
- Recipient of state-level academic achievement awards in Queensland.
Related pages
References
- ↑ University of the Sunshine Coast Research Portal
- ↑ International Mental Health Conference Proceedings
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cambridge Scholars Publishing
- ↑ C.G. Jung Society of Queensland Newsletter
- ↑ ABC Radio Interview
- ↑ Courier Mail Article
- ↑ Kids on the Coast Magazine
- ↑ Google Scholar Profile
- ↑ Academia Letters
Other websites
- Dr. Toula Gordillo on LinkedIn
- University of the Sunshine Coast Research Portal
- ResearchGate Profile
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