Kathleen (Kathy) Smith - Registered Psychologist - BAPsych., PGDipPsych., GCDiv., MAPS
Having held a strong interest over many years in learning and understanding human behaviour and interactions and what helps people heal from major life events involving trauma and loss, Kathy has honed her skills in meeting people where that are in life and utilising interventions that promote personal recovery and transformational change.
With more than 18 years' experience in psychological practice and counselling, Kathy works well with people from a wide range of backgrounds with varied presenting concerns. Using a client-centred and trauma-informed approach, Kathy works with people to integrate the emotional and psychological impacts of major life events and move forward into experiencing life again in all its fullness.
Positions held in leadership and management have informed Kathy in providing high quality coaching and support services for people in complex, high pressure and demanding work environments. Employing evidence-based stress reduction and management techniques, Kathy has supported many leaders across diverse organisations reduce the impact of acute stress on health and quality of life, as well as working through issues including vicarious trauma, workplace conflict/disputes, and improving communication to positively impact workplace relationships and productivity.
Works with people aged 16 and older as individuals or couples.
Registered provider of workers compensation, third party compulsory insurance, Victim's Services and Medicare Better Access referrals.
