Paige Smith Counselling

Trauma therapy and education for children, youth and adults.

What we do
Paige Smith Counselling are committed to providing quality and individualised trauma therapy to all ages on the Fraser Coast.
We understand the depth of impact trauma can create for the individual and families. We will support you to identify and achieve therapeutic goals in moving on from experiences of child and adult abuse including sexual, family and domestic violence and neglect, and substance misuse.

Paige Smith Counselling also have expertise to deliver educational programs to enhance your skills and confidence in coping with child sexualised behaviours, confusing or unhealthy relationships and people who use violence.

How we do it

Individual Sessions

One size does not fit all, that's especially true with counselling. We understand that every individual has different expectations, wants, needs, impacts and strengths. Knowing this, your counsellor will discuss and apply a range of counselling techniques to meet your identified therapy goals and foster an environment of safety and respect. Frequently used approaches may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Polyvagal Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and Play Therapy.

Employee Assistance Program

Available to individuals where their employer utilises TelusHealth services, previously named LifeWorks. https://go.telushealth.com/demo-request-individual-inquiries?utm_source=demo_page&utm_medium=demo_top

National Redress Scheme

Paige Smith is registered under the National Redress Scheme to provide cost free counselling to pre-approved individuals. https://www.nationalredress.gov.au/

Education

LoveBites

Love Bites is a Respectful Relationships Education Program aiming to provide young people with a safe environment to examine, discuss and explore respectful relationships. All Love Bites programming takes a strength-based approach and views young people as active participants who are able to make choices for themselves and their relationships when supported with information and opportunity for skill development. https://www.napcan.org.au/Programs/love-bites/

Parent/Carer Sessions

Raising children is the most challenging profession. You may find yourself confronted with triggers from your own childhood or in a situation that is completely new and scary. We offer sessions to adults with the sole focus of providing evidence based and trauma informed information on how to support your child/ren with their challenges. This may include enhancing your skill set in understanding their unique trauma responses and how to approach those difficult conversations about mental health, self-harm, sex education and consent, and experiences of bullying or abuse, including sexual.

The Shark Cage Program

The Shark Cage Framework was developed by Melbourne psychologist, Ursula Benstead. The Five Step framework is a way of preventing, understanding and healing from violence against girls and women. It is based on the concept of Universal Human Rights and draws on a powerful metaphor and multiple psychological modalities for working in trauma informed ways to help women interrupt patterns of abuse in their lives and in ways that empower girls and women and challenge victim blaming. https://www.thesharkcage.com/

Welcome to Country
Paige Smith Counselling acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as enduring custodians of our ancient land and offer my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Working and living on Butchulla (Badtjala) Country.
Proud ally
I see you, I stand with you.
Referrals
Paige Smith Counselling are a small, part-time practice, we appreciate your understanding as not all referrals can be accepted. We prioritise your wellbeing and will discuss wait times and alternative support options and make suitable referrals where necessary. 
We appreciate you taking the time to connect and wish you well in your journey.

Contact

  • Maryborough QLD, Australia

We appreciate your patience as our practice operates on a part-time basis. Telehealth services only. Self funded clients are billed prior to each session, $110.00. A standard session runs for 60 minutes.