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DR. DAPHNE SMITH
B.A. (Psych. Hons.), M.A. (Psych.), PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Daphne is a registered Clinical Psychologist who has a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology) and a Masters in Clinical Psychology, both from the University of New Brunswick, Canada. She also has a PhD from the University of Melbourne. Daphne has worked as a Clinical Psychologist within the public hospital system and in private practice since 1997. She has worked with a wide range of client populations across both medical inpatient and community outpatient groups. Her areas of specialisation include chronic pain and the psychological management of chronic illness in addition to obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety and depression.
working hours
Tuesday (morning, afternoon, evening)
Wednesday (morning, afternoon)
Thursday (morning, afternoon)
Friday (morning, afternoon)
Saturday (afternoon)
Areas of INTEREST
Mental Health
· Anxiety and phobias
· Bipolar Disorder
· Depression
· Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
· Panic Disorder
· Personality disorders
· Post-natal depression · Psychosis
General Health
· Cancer support (clients and carers) · Chronic disease management · Diabetes · Enuresis/encopresis
· Health-related problems · Infertility issues · Memory problems
· Pain management
· Physical disability
· Rehabilitation/injury counselling
· Relaxation
· Sleeping disorders
· Stress management
· Terminal illness
Trauma/Harm
· Adult survivors of sexual abuse
· Bullying
· Domestic violence
· Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
· Self-harm
· Sexual abuse
· Suicide
Personal
· Abortion · Adoption · Anger management
· Assertiveness Training
· Behaviour problems
· Carer Support
· Diverse genders · Diverse sexualities · Gender dysphoria
· Grief and loss
· Life/personal coaching
· Life transition and adjustment issues
· Pregnancy support
· Self-esteem and self development · Sex worker issues
· Shyness and social skills deficits
· Sport performance anxiety
Work/Community
· Work stress
· Workplace bullying
Legal
· Criminal behaviour
Suitable for the following type of clients
Adult, Older Adult
Not Taking On Workcover or TAC Clients
Therapeutic approaches used
· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
· Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
· Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy · Narrative · Solution Focused/Brief Therapy