Natalie Smith Social Worker

Natalie Smith Accredited Mental Health Social Worker With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Natalie Smith is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive expertise in working with individuals, families, couples, children, and adolescents. She has worked across a range of settings, including family and youth services, homelessness support, trauma recovery, return-to-work programs, and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) clients. Natalie's therapeutic approach is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based psychosocial model, ensuring that each client receives tailored, compassionate care. Natalie is trained in a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions, including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Hypnotherapy Behaviour Therapies She takes a holistic approach, providing a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel supported and empowered in their mental health journey. Special Interests & Clinical Experience Natalie has a particular interest and expertise in working with: Anxiety and depression PTSD (trained in EMDR) Family and relationship difficulties NDIS participants Child and family therapy Veterans and their families Natalie is committed to helping clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful and lasting positive change.