Abby Wildsmith
Ms Abigail Wildsmith
Phone
0435 349 660
Mobile
0435 349 660

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Master of Counselling Grad Dip Couns
Registration Number
29829
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling


Private health rebate/NDIS provider
NDIS Provider, Offers Private Health Rebate
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
PACFA Clinical Reg. 29829
Master of Counselling (MCouns)
Certified Sandplay& Symbol Therapist
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP)
Child Consultant for Child Inclusive Mediation & Counselling (CIMC)
Trauma Informed Practice
Abby is skilled in traditional talk therapy, but also offers creative and expressive approaches that don't solely rely on verbal responses. Abby is warm, caring and supportive, and enjoys gentle humour to support clients.
Originating from the UK, Abby has lived in Cairns for over 20 years. Whilst she has a background working with children and adolescents, she currently focusses on supporting adults and adolescents above 12 years of age. As a former mediator she is highly familiar working with families in high conflict situations and has also worked within the NDIS framework for over five years.
Practice opening hours
Mon to Sat
Issues I can help with
Anger, Anxiety, Childhood or adolescent issues, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Cultural issues, Disability support, Existential or spiritual issues, Family or parenting, Grief and loss, Life threatening Illness, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Migrant issues, Personality disorders, Postnatal depression, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Rehabilitation, Relationship issues, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery, Veterans and Defence Forces issues
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Integrative therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Sand tray therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Solution-focussed therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic psychotherapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Rested MindsBohemia Business CentreManooraQLD4870