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Perth, WA 6000
Australia Wide online therapy for young people, adults, couples and families who are surviving the impact of trauma provided by a Clinical Supervisor and Psychotherapist with over 22 years experience. Online therapy allows you to create your own safe space to explore your experience of anxiety and depression caused by an acute, chronic or complex trauma, grief and loss. We work together to explore and develop your own solutions so you heal and thrive. Explore the difference that Psychotherapy can offer by contacting me today. Mental Health Care Plan or Drs referral is not required.
You are the expert of your world and my role is walk alongside with empathy and curiosity, offering insight and perhaps a new perspective. Using a strength based, person centred approach you will be supported to explore your experience of yourself and develop new ways of being in this world.
If you have talked about your experience of trauma and felt heard but have seen little impact on the resulting anxiety, perhaps it is time to try a different approach. One that feels warm, engaging and empowering. I am here to walk alongside you to explore how to be with yourself and in the world with confidence.
Take the first step to help. Call or Claire McWaters-Smith now - (08) 6171 2892

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Wattleseed Centre WA

Perth, WA 6000

(08) 6171 2892
My website
I provide a safe and empowering space for young people, adults and couples in Australia wide by phone or online.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Autism and Anxiety 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Hi everyone, I'm Claire the Clinical Supervisor and Senior Practitioner at Wattleseed Centre WA supporting you to heal from harm.
Claire McWaters-Smith
Let's Connect (08) 6171 2892
Photo of Claire McWaters-Smith, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Wattleseed Centre WA

Perth, WA 6000

(08) 6171 2892
My website
I provide a safe and empowering space for young people, adults and couples in Australia wide by phone or online.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Autism and Anxiety 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Hi everyone, I'm Claire the Clinical Supervisor and Senior Practitioner at Wattleseed Centre WA supporting you to heal from harm.
Claire McWaters-Smith

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • AIA Health
  • Bupa
  • Emergency Services Heath
  • GMHBA
  • HBF
  • Medibank Private
  • Mildura Health
  • NDIS
  • Nurses & Midwives Health
  • Phoenix Health
  • Police Health
  • see-u by HBF
  • Teachers Health
  • Teachers Union Health
  • Unihealth
  • Westfund
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Private health insurance available. Self managed, plan managed or NDIA managed NDIS
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Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892
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Private health insurance available. Self managed, plan managed or NDIA managed NDIS
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Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Claire McWaters-Smith
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 22 years
  • Art Psychotherapy, Master of Arts - Art Therapy, Graduated 2004
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association Professional Member
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Post Graduate Diploma (Counselling) - Post Graduate Diploma (Business) - Master of Arts (Art Therapy)
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Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892
"
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Post Graduate Diploma (Counselling) - Post Graduate Diploma (Business) - Master of Arts (Art Therapy)
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Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Autism
  • Anxiety

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Women's Issues
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I walk young people and adults who live with an experience of trauma and or neurodivergence. The reason for the two specialties is because we have evidence that shows that the brain of a neurodivergent person is similar to that of a person who experienced trauma. Whether your experience of anxiety is due to trauma or neurodivergence I can help.
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Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892
"
I walk young people and adults who live with an experience of trauma and or neurodivergence. The reason for the two specialties is because we have evidence that shows that the brain of a neurodivergent person is similar to that of a person who experienced trauma. Whether your experience of anxiety is due to trauma or neurodivergence I can help.
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Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Humanistic
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I walk alongside you with a person centred, humanist approach where your whole self is supported to heal from harm. Creativity and humour is often present in the therapy sessions and the aim is for you to feel hopeful and enagaged with your world by the end of each session.
Photo of Claire McWaters-Smith, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892
"
I walk alongside you with a person centred, humanist approach where your whole self is supported to heal from harm. Creativity and humour is often present in the therapy sessions and the aim is for you to feel hopeful and enagaged with your world by the end of each session.
Photo of Claire McWaters-Smith, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892

Location

Primary Location

Wattleseed Centre WA

Perth, WA 6000

(08) 6171 2892
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I provide a safe and empowering space for young people, adults and couples in Australia wide by phone or online.
Photo of Claire McWaters-Smith, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (08) 6171 2892
"
I provide a safe and empowering space for young people, adults and couples in Australia wide by phone or online.
Photo of Claire McWaters-Smith, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (08) 6171 2892