Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
11 Stafford Street, Midland, WA 6056
Let's Connect (08) 6171 2892
Located in Midland and East Fremantle I feel privileged to be in the role of walking alongside children, teens, adults, couples and families who are surviving the impact of trauma. I provide Art Therapy and Counselling in a 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 and Creative Expressive Therapies can offer by contacting me today. Mental Health Care Plan or Drs referral is not required.
You are the expert of your world but sometimes it is hard to describe your experiences with words. Art Therapy is a way to explore your experience of yourself and your world through creative expression. 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 your young person finds it difficult to talk in therapy or you have talked about your experience of trauma and seen little impact on the resulting anxiety, perhaps it is time to try a different approach. One that feels warm, engaging and creative. 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 Email Claire McWaters-Smith now - (08) 6171 2892
Let's Connect (08) 6171 2892
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $180
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- NDIS
Email me or call with questions - (08) 6171 2892
Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association Claire McWaters-Smith
- In Practice for 20 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Edith Cowan University in Psychology (BA Psych) Bachelor of Arts - Psychology / 2002
- Degree/Diploma from Edith Cowan University in Counselling (PGD Couns) Post Graduate Diploma - Counselling / 2010
- Art Psychotherapy, Master of Arts - Art Therapy, Graduated 2004
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD
- Autism
- Anxiety
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Body Positivity
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Expressive Arts
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Wattleseed Centre WA Midland
11 Stafford Street
Midland, WA 6056
(08) 6171 2892Email me
Additional Location
Wattleseed Centre WA Fremantle
163 Canning Highway
East Fremantle, WA 6158
(08) 6171 2892Take the first step to help. Call now - (08) 6171 2892
Claire McWaters-Smith
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR