Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Welcome to Happy Psych
"Most people experience times in their life when they feel things could be better than they are. They may be feeling sad, constantly on edge, unable to sleep or having difficulties with relationships. Sometimes it is easy to work through these issues, other times speaking to someone can help."
Neringa Smith
Neringa is an experienced Psychologist who has worked in schools and private practice for over 28 years. She works with children, adolescents and adults to navigate everyday challenges and difficulties across the lifespan. Neringa takes a holistic and client centred approach to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space for clients to explore and work through challenges.
Neringa uses evidence-based therapies including psycho-education, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Therapy.
In her spare time, Neringa enjoys spending time outdoors, baking and spending time with her friends and family.
Special Interests include:
Neringa uses evidence-based therapies including psycho-education, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Therapy.
In her spare time, Neringa enjoys spending time outdoors, baking and spending time with her friends and family.
Special Interests include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Parenting / pregnancy
- Parenting Teens
- Stress & resilience
- Burnout
- Study Stress
- Life change & adjustment
- Menopause
- Wellbeing
- School & learning issues
- Giftedness
- Supervision available for Psychologists
- Assessments for children & adolescents
- Cognitive (Intellectual / Aptitude) assessments
- Psycho-educational assessments
MEET
NERINGA
We are a proud member of the Australian Psychological Society
We provide counselling and support services for adolescents and adults on a wide range of issues.
- Anxiety (e.g. fears, worries, panic)
- Depression
- Parenting
- Pre- & Post-Natal counselling & support
- Life satisfaction
- Stress management
- Interpersonal skills
- Grief & Loss
- Relationships
- School issues (e.g. learning, friendships, bullying)
- ADHD
- Cognitive assessments
SERVICES
Medicare and Health Fund Rebates available.
Cancellation Policy
FAQ
I ask that you provide at least 48 hours notice ahead of cancelling or rescheduling an appointment. This allows me time to offer the appointment to someone else. If I can fill the appointment you will not be charged a cancellation fee, if I can’t fill the appointment a cancellation fee of 50% of the session fee will be charged. If you do not show up to the session, the full session fee will be charged.
What is counselling?
Counselling is a drug free approach to help people deal better with issues in their life that may be affecting their relationships, work, education, health and well-being.
What does counselling involve?
Counselling involves talking about the issues that are affecting your life in a supportive, non-judgmental and confidential environment.
How does a psychologist help?
The psychologist helps by listening to your concerns in a supportive environment and providing you with skills and strategies specific to your concerns.
How to make an appointment?
Call the clinic or the psychologist to ask any questions and discuss whether counselling would benefit you.
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral to see a psychologist.
Medicare rebates
Medicare rebates may be available. You must have a referral from your GP to obtain a rebate.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are 50 minutes in length.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions you will need will depend on the issue and what other support you have. There is no recommended number of sessions as each person is different. Most people who have counselling attend 3 to 12 sessions per year.
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