Mr Dean Smith

Psychologist

“Dean has a passion for the healing arts and working with clients. He has been studying and working with clients for over 30”

About Me

Dean, a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, offers over 30 years of dedicated experience to his clients. With a deep passion for the healing arts, he creates a grounded, supportive space for genuine exploration. He guides individuals to understand their concerns, fostering well-being through a client-centred process. His extensive commitment makes him a trusted presence for those seeking lasting personal growth and understanding.

Approach

With steady attention and practical curiosity, I guide clients through a paced, collaborative process that honours their experience and capacity for change. In sessions in Melbourne or via secure online appointments, we clarify patterns, test small shifts and build skills that feel manageable between meetings. My approach blends reflective listening with structured assessment to make sense of trauma, anxiety, addiction or mood concerns while keeping pace humane and realistic. People looking for thoughtful, experienced support often find this gradual, grounded way helpful.

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Basic Information

Melbourne, Australia

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Works With:

•Adults
•Communities
•Elderly
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

Swinburne University, Latrobe and Private Institutions

Registrations

Psychologist

Service Area

Active Mind and Body

In-person & Online

Brunswick

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia