We are a small team of health professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to working with you.
Sherry-Lee Smith
Principal Psychologist/Director/Accredited EMDR Consultant/Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
Sherry is a psychologist with over 15 years experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. Sherry aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to increase their self-awareness and develop towards their full potential. She has advanced training in both EMDR and Schema Therapy but utilises a variety of approaches in her practice. Issues addressed include eating disorders and weight management, body image issues, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, stress, self-harm, suicidal ideation, self-esteem, personal growth, anger management, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and separation, adolescent and young adult issues, insomnia, family of origin issues, spirituality, childhood issues and parenting. Click here for more info.
Dr Nicole Albrecht
Clinical Psychologist
Nicole is a registered clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience. Nicole is passionate about supporting people to live their life fully and authentically. Nicole has trained in numerous therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems for Trauma, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Concerns addressed through therapy include; LGBTQI identity exploration, minority stress, and related concerns, gender exploration and transition related support, parent support understanding how to best support your LGBTQI child, body image concerns, depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorder (social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder etc.), trauma, adjustment to change and life transition (e.g. young adult issues, adolescent issues), stress, self-harm and/or suicidal ideation, self-esteem, anger management and family of origin issues. Click here for more info.
Jenean Walters
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/Regression Therapist
Jenean is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Regression Therapist. She has worked mainly with adolescents, youth and adults. Jenean is also trained as a Regression Therapist and is accredited and registered with EARTh Association for Regression Therapy. Jenean is an EMDR practitioner registered with the EMDRAA. Jenean has been working in private practice in Mandurah since January 2022 (Inner-Truth Counselling and Psychotherapy) and is pleased to be also offering services from the Phoenix Holistic Health Centre. Jenean specialises in working with clients who experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Trauma and Family Violence. Jenean can support you with overcoming a range of mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and relational difficulties. Click here for more info.
Marta Souza Farias
Counsellor
Marta Souza Farias is a Counsellor with a background in Psychology and Psychoanalysis, who works in Mental Health Services and supports vulnerable people and their families. She has experience with various mental health and relationship issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and separation, and uses a Trauma Informed and Humanistic approach that values safety, trust, compassion, collaboration, acceptance and empowerment. She also has training in attachment theory, play therapy, interplay, neurobiology, family and relationship therapy, and Circle of Security Parenting Program.
Beth Franca
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Beth Franca is an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
Beth works with women through life transitions, pre and post natal adjustment, parenting skill building and relationship issues. She has also specialised in therapy for young children, teenagers and young adults with improving their mental health, managing behavioural issues, neuro- affirming practice and sexuality and gender diversity issues.
Ruth Christiansen
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Accredited EMDR Practitioner
Ruth is a senior Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. She is a collaborative therapist who supports clients to increase self understanding and choices, work through past distress and make lasting changes. She has over 15 years experience in supporting people with their mental health and other life challenges in private practice, community services, perinatal support, schools and education. She works with young adults, adults and older adults offering counselling and therapy for anxiety and depression, panic and phobias, recovery from stressful and traumatic experiences, PTSD, work stress, family breakdown and adjustment to life changes including pregnancy, parenting, menopause, grief and bereavement, migration and relocation.
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