Victoria Heywood-Smith
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
123 Camberwell Road, Level 1, Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
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Victoria, a vital member of Talking Sleep Psychology team, empowers clients to transcend limitations and gain confidence. Specialising in healthy sleep, she offers tailored strategies for sleep concerns, anxiety, and depression. As a Provisional Psychologist and Art Therapist, Victoria delivers empathetic support, honouring each client's journey with diligence and compassion. Her commitment to holistic well-being makes her an invaluable asset to our team.
Victoria's approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive. She tailors therapy to individual needs and applies leading interventions including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for insomnia (CBT-I), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions (MBSR and MCBT).
Victoria is passionate about addressing specific client goals by providing an open and safe space that nurtures self-expression and builds clients’ inner resources. She happily offers a free 15-minute chat. This gives the opportunity to get to know each other, you can ask any questions and decide the best fit for your mental health needs.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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Victoria Heywood-Smith
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Psychological Society Victoria Heywood-Smith
- Membership with The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association Professional Member
- Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Provisional Registration
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Victoria Heywood-Smith
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Depression
Practice Areas
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Nightmares
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
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Victoria Heywood-Smith
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Queer Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTI)
- Compassion Focused
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Strength-Based
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Victoria Heywood-Smith
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Groups
Tackling Insomnia: Talking Sleep
Do you struggle with your sleep? Getting to sleep? Staying asleep? Always feeling tired? Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can negatively affect daytime functioning. This 6-week program will assist all you in treating the underlying causes of your insomnia in a warm and accepting group environment. This program the most effective, evidence-based, and long-term treatment for insomnia, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). You’ll learn lifelong skills and strategies to help you achieve consistently healthy sleep. Would you like to begin improving your sleep? Email or ring us today to join!
Practice Areas
Anxiety
Age
Adults
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Location
Primary Location
Talking Sleep Psychology
123 Camberwell Road
Level 1
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
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Nearby Areas
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Victoria Heywood-Smith
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS