Katie Smoker Counsellor

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Websitebunburycounselling.com.au
WA Mental Health | Bunbury Counselling Level 2, 123 Spencer Street, Bunbury Plaza Offices, South Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230
Map for Level 2, 123 Spencer Street, Bunbury Plaza Offices, South Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230

Overview

Katie Smoker – Counselling & Psychotherapy Katie Smoker is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, and families. She combines a strong academic foundation in psychology and counselling with advanced clinical training, and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling. Katie has a particular interest in trauma and stress-related conditions. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex PTSD, acute stress disorder, social anxiety, OCD, insomnia, low self-esteem, boundary challenges, and identity development. She also works with clients navigating interpersonal dynamics and the introversion–extroversion spectrum. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Katie integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), (CBT-i), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, and Trauma-informed care. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) and trained in the Gottman Method (Levels I and II), supporting both individuals and couples to build healthier, more connected relationships. Katie is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. She works alongside each person to deepen self-awareness, strengthen communication, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. Driven by a genuine passion for mental health and wellbeing, Katie helps clients move toward more confident, connected, and purposeful lives.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Psychology & Counselling, BA (Psych.Cnslg)
  • Australian Counselling Association (M.A.C.A Level 2)
  • Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA #22848)
  • Masters of Counselling & Psychotherapy (Student)

Accreditations

  • St John of God Ambulance First Aid
  • St John of God Ambulance Mental Health First Aid
  • Working with Child Clearance (WWC)
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Certificate

Certifications

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Adv. Principles & Practice - APS
  • EMDR Core Skills Certificate Training (Evergreen Certifications)
  • Schema Therapy: Treating Trauma - APS
  • Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II) (Evergreen Certifications)
  • Neurobiology of Eating Disorder -APS
  • Trauma Informed Practice - APS
  • EMDR PRINCIPLES - APS
  • EDMR (MHA - Clinical Short-Courses)
  • Managing Insomnia with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-i) - APS
  • Social Anxiety - APS
  • Boundaries Certification Specialist Training - PESI AU

Fees/Services

Halaxy Telehealth

  • WAMH Employee Assistance Program Counselling - ONLINEA$0.00

In-clinic consultation

  • Couples, Family, or Inter-relational Counselling/Therapy (2–3 Participants)A$175.00
  • Individual CounsellingA$155.00
  • NDIS Counselling
  • WAMH Employee Assistance Program CounsellingA$0.00

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday:10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday:10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday:10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Bullying
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Family Therapy
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Impulsive Behaviours
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Personality Assessments
  • Personality disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Schema Therapy
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stress
  • Terminal Illness
  • Trauma
  • Victim of Crime
  • Women's Issues
  • Work Related Issues
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Workplace Issues
  • Abuse
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Couples Therapy
  • Emotional abuse
  • Identity Problems
  • Somatoform disorders

Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • In Vivo Exposure Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychoeducation

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Non-Binary People
  • LGBTIQ

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Inpatient care
  • Online consultations