CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY | TELEHEALTH + BERWICK, VIC
Psychological support that takes the full picture seriously
When life and work become difficult to carry, structured, evidence-informed therapy can help you understand what is happening - and find a considered path forward.
ABOUT MINDWISE WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
What's happening for you doesn't exist in isolation
Work environments, life circumstances, and personal history all shape how we experience distress - and all belong in a proper clinical conversation.
I offer individual clinical psychology for adults navigating complex mental health challenges, with particular depth in work-related stress, trauma, and burnout. The approach is evidence-informed and formulation-led: I take the time to understand the full picture before deciding how to work with it.
This is properly scoped psychological care. Not a quick fix. Not a wellness program. Therapy that takes where you are, and what has contributed to it, seriously.
HOW I WORK
The therapeutic approach
Therapy at MindWise is integrative and formulation-led - the modality is chosen to fit the person and the presentation, rather than applied by default.
I draw on established, evidence-informed frameworks and work collaboratively at a pace that suits you.
Sessions are typically 50 minutes. The first session is used for careful formulation and an agreed working plan - the pace is unhurried.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Including trauma-focused CBT. A structured, evidence-informed approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviour interact - and how that cycle can shift.
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ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Focuses on developing psychological flexibility: the ability to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings in ways that support what matters most to you.
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ST
Schema Therapy
An integrative approach that explores how early experiences and patterns of thinking shape current difficulties. Particularly suited to complex or long-standing presentations.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
An evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD. Uses bilateral stimulation to support the processing of distressing memories.
addYou are an adult (18+) navigating complex mental health challenges
addWork-related stress, burnout, or workplace harm is part of what you are carrying
addYou are experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma - including complex or cumulative trauma
addYou are working through grief, loss, or a significant life transition
addYou are managing the psychological load of a chronic or complex physical health condition
addYou are dealing with identity, role, or relational difficulties in adulthood
addYou would like to access support via telehealth (Australia-wide)
addOr you are located in or around Berwick, Victoria, and would like in-person sessions
addYou would like to use Medicare, WorkCover, NDIS, or private health cover
WHO I WORK WITH
This may be right for you if...
Please note: this practice does not currently offer support for children or adolescents under 18; couples or family therapy as a standalone service; court-ordered therapy, custody assessments, or family-law evaluations; medico-legal reports, IMEs, or fitness-for-duty assessments; forensic work; or after-hours / crisis support.
If you are unsure whether your situation falls within scope, you are welcome to email to enquire with Kate.
ABOUT KATE
Working with Dr. Katharine Smith
I am a Clinical Psychologist with postgraduate training in both clinical and organisational psychology. My practice has been shaped by a long-standing interest in how work environments affect mental health - and by a conviction that good clinical care takes that context seriously, rather than treating distress as a purely individual problem.
Therapy at MindWise is meant to feel like being met, not managed. That means collaborative, paced work grounded in evidence - not surface-level support or quick fixes.
My Qualifications:
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Queensland University of Technology (2008–2012)
Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice (Organisational Psychology), University of Queensland (2017–2019)
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, Griffith University (2004–2007)
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Clinical Psychologist
(AHPRA Registered)
AHPRA: PSY0000979616
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Member, Australian Psychological Society
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Medicare | WorkCover |
NDIS accepted
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Telehealth Australia-wide |
In-person, Berwick VIC
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Professional Indemnity Insurance: Current
THE PROCESS
Your first session - what to expect
Booking a first session does not commit you to anything beyond a conversation. The first appointment is used to build a picture of your situation together and agree on a working plan - the pace is deliberate and unhurried.
counter_1 Book your first session
Book directly via the online portal and complete your intake forms before the appointment. If you have trouble with the portal, email me and I will confirm your booking manually.
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A 50 minute session. A conversation - not a test or a checklist. I listen to understand your situation, your context, and what has brought you here. Nothing is locked in.
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Therapy is collaborative. Sessions typically begin weekly or fortnightly and are adjusted as needed.
All sessions are conducted via Coviu (secure video), with telephone available as a backup. Limited in-person appointments are available in the Berwick area, by arrangement.
PRICING
Session fees
Current fee information
$280
Standard 50-minute session
Medicare rebate: $145.25*
Out-of-pocket gap: $134.75
Sessions are available via telehealth and at a limited number of in-person appointments in the Berwick area.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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check Private health extras may apply - subject to your fund and level of cover
* A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP is required to access the Medicare rebate. Payment is due at the time of session. Medicare rebate is based on item 80010, as at 1 July 2025 indexation.
APPOINTMENT BOOKING
Book a session
You can book directly via the online portal below. Select a time that suits you and complete your intake forms before your first appointment. If you have trouble with the booking portal, email katharinesmith@mindwiseworkplacesolutions.com.au and I will confirm your booking.
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Location
Telehealth (Australia-wide)
Limited in-person, Berwick VIC - by arrangement
schedule
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
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No referral is required to book a session. A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP is required if you would like to access the Medicare rebate. Without a plan, sessions are available at the full fee.
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For many presentations, research indicates outcomes are comparable. Telehealth also removes significant geographic, mobility, and capacity-related barriers. All sessions are conducted via Coviu, a secure video platform.
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Raising concerns about the therapeutic relationship is part of the work - it is not a problem with it. If something does not feel right, I will take that seriously. If the fit is not right, I can assist in finding more appropriate support.
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The first session is a conversation - not a test or intake checklist. I listen to understand your situation and what has brought you here. By the end, we will have a shared sense of where to begin and an agreed working direction. Nothing is locked in at this stage. More information on what to expect for your first session can be found here.
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A standard 50-minute session is $280. The current Medicare rebate is $145.25 and the out-of-pocket gap is $134.75.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP is required for the Medicare rebate. WorkCover and NDIS are also accepted.
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MindWise Workplace Solutions is not a crisis service. If you or someone else is at immediate risk, please contact:
Lifeline 13 11 14
13YARN 13 92 76
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Emergency 000