Dr Heather Smith

Qualifications:

BSc (HONS), PhD

5 Main Areas of Expertise

1. Addictions
2. Trauma
3. Anxiety
4. Cancer
5. Assessments

Qualifications and Memberships

BSc (HONS)
PhD
APS (Australian Psychological Society)
APA (American Psychological Association)

AAPi (Australian Association of Psychologists INC)

PoCoG (Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group)

Summary of Education and Employment

Dr. Heather is a registered psychologist with a research doctorate in psychology. With international experience in Australia, West Africa, and the Solomon Islands, she is adept at working with diverse cultures. Specialising in various settings such as high-security prisons, aged care facilities, NDIS, rehabilitation, DVA, and vocational sectors, Heather has a research background in individual differences and psychometrics, particularly in the digital realm.

Passionate about enabling and empowering others, Heather takes an eclectic approach, tailoring modalities to suit each individual's needs. Her expertise includes Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Addiction Recovery. She conducts assessments in cognitive and intelligence, post-traumatic, anxiety and stress, and vocational areas.

Heather works with adults of all demographics and is available for appointments on Tuesdays  from 9am to 3pm.