Services Sherry-Lee Smith Psychologist Perth - Psychotherapy and Counselling

Sherry-Lee Smith – Psychologist, Perth WA

Psychological Services Offered by Sherry-Lee Smith

As a Psychologist, Accredited EMDR Consultant, and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, Sherry-Lee provides individual psychotherapy and counselling for adolescents and adults, offering help for a variety of issues.

Areas of Interest

Sherry primarily works with clients in the following areas:

Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns

– Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Orthorexia, Purging Disorder, and Compulsive Exercise: If you’ve struggled with your relationship with food or exercise, Sherry can help you transform these patterns, helping you to rebuild trust in your body and regain control of your life.

– Pre/Post-Surgical Counselling (Weight Loss and Cosmetic Surgery): Sherry supports individuals preparing for or recovering from weight loss or cosmetic surgery, ensuring both the emotional and psychological aspects are addressed to promote lasting success and confidence.

– Body Image Issues: From dissatisfaction with appearance to deep body dysmorphia, Sherry helps you shift the way you see yourself, empowering you to live a life less dominated by negative self-perception.

– Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Sherry-Lee helps you reshape the relationship you have with your body, offering tools to manage obsessive concerns around perceived flaws.

**Note: Sherry-Lee is no longer accepting clients with restrictive eating disorders (e.g., Anorexia Nervosa).

Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

– Complex Trauma, PTSD and Dissociation: Sherry’s training and experience in working with trauma and dissociation allows you to uncover and process deep-seated wounds, so you can experience a sense of wholeness and integration within yourself. Whether your trauma stems from childhood, relationships, or other life events, Sherry’s trauma-informed approach provides a path forward.

Mood and Anxiety Disorders

– Anxiety (Generalized Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety): Experience practical strategies to manage and reduce overwhelming feelings of worry and stress, allowing you to regain confidence and peace in your everyday life.

– Depression and Mood Disorders: Sherry will guide you to identify and work through the thoughts and behaviours that keep you feeling stuck, helping you move toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.

– Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: For those battling OCD, Trichotillomania (hair-pulling), or Excoriation Disorder (Dermatillomania-skin-picking), Sherry-Lee integrates specialized therapeutic approaches to help break the compulsive cycles and regain control.

Personal Growth and Self-Esteem

– Self-Esteem, Personal Growth and Spirituality: Whether you’re working through self-doubt or seeking to uncover deeper purpose in your life, Sherry will support you in developing a stronger sense of self-worth and direction.

– Highly Sensitive People (HSPs): Gain tools to navigate your heightened sensitivity, transforming it from a source of overwhelm into a unique strength that serves your well-being.

Grief, Loss, and Relationships

– Relationship Difficulties, Separation, Divorce: Sherry supports you in navigating the complexities of relationships—whether you’re working to heal or improve a relationship, manage separation, or rebuild your life post-divorce.

– Grief and Loss: If you’re struggling with loss, Sherry’s compassionate approach helps you process the pain and find meaning in your experience as you move forward.

Anger and Stress Management

– Anger Management: Learn effective ways to control and channel anger, reducing the impact it has on your relationships and well-being.

– Stress Management: Develop healthier coping strategies for managing life’s pressures, so you can face challenges with resilience and calm.

Parenting and Family Issues

– Parenting Challenges and Children’s Issues: Sherry works with parents to address challenging behaviours in children and adolescents, offering insights and techniques to foster healthier family dynamics.

–Family of Origin Issues/Inner Child Work: Explore the impact of your family upbringing on your present life and relationships, gaining the clarity needed to break free from unhelpful patterns.

The Value of Working with Sherry

What would your life look like if you no longer carried the weight of these struggles? Imagine being free from obsessive thoughts, building a healthy relationship with food and your body, experiencing genuine emotional connection in relationships, or finally understanding and overcoming your trauma, or learning to regulate your emotions, Sherry offers guidance, practical tools, and a compassionate therapeutic environment to help you achieve these transformations, but the journey is yours to walk. Through your commitment to the process, you’ll gain deeper self-awareness, healthier coping strategies, and the ability to live a life that aligns with your goals and values. Techniques such as EMDR and Schema Therapy offer to possibility for deep and long-term healing if you are ready to delve into that

How to Work with Sherry

If you’re ready to start your journey toward healing and growth, here’s how you can begin:

Commit to the Process: Understand that real change requires dedication. Sherry will provide the guidance, but you’ll need to put in the work.
Schedule a Consultation: Contact Sherry-Lee to discuss your unique needs and she can schedule an assessment session with you to determine the best way forward.
Explore Services: Choose from in-person or telehealth sessions, based on your convenience and preference.

To get started, contact Sherry and take the first step towards healing and beginning to transform your life.

Teleconferencing sessions – Online counselling

Teleconferencing sessions are now available. Please contact Sherry via the link below for more information. It is anticipated that at some point during the COVID 19 Pandemic all sessions will move towards teleconferencing if required by the Health Department.

Click here to find out more about the child and adolescent psychology clinic.

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