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Ian Clayton-Smith
BSc (Hons) Psychology, MSSc (Counselling & Psychotherapy) MAPS
Passionate about helping others, Ian is dedicated to providing compassionate, ethical, and professional psychological care. With a Master's in Psychotherapy and currently pursuing his PhD and over 15 years in the mental health field, Ian has been a Registered Psychologist since 2017 and brings a wealth of experience to his practice
His approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Ian is committed to offering a personalised, flexible service tailored to your unique communication style and goals.
Practices
Ramsay Psychology Joondalup
Address
Suite 1.03
5 Davidson Terrace
Joondalup WA 6027
Fax:
08 6185 8501
Service
Psychology
Registered Psychologist
Profile
Ian is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, holding a Master's in Psychotherapy and currently pursuing his PhD. With over 15 years in the mental health field, Ian has been a Registered Psychologist since 2017 and brings a wealth of experience to his practice.
Passionate about helping others, Ian is dedicated to providing compassionate, ethical, and professional psychological care. His approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. Ian is committed to offering a personalised, flexible service tailored to your unique communication style and goals.
Ian’s primary areas of interest include improving mental health across the lifespan to help individuals reach their full potential. His special intrest is in treating anxiety and stress management, lifestyle changes, and exploring spiritualism within a professional psychological framework. He also conducts a range of psychological assessments, such as intelligence testing, personality assessments, and career suitability evaluations.
Ian’s diverse background includes working with Lifeline, multi-disciplinary teams in private practice, and community-based organisations focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by alcohol and other drugs, and has significant experience with adolescents and adults dealing with various concerns.
Age Groups and Populations
- Teenagers
- Perinatal/Postnatal Persons
- Adults
- Older Adults
- Families
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- LGBTIQ
Theraputic Approaches and Modalities
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Behaviour Therapy (BT)
- Cognitive Therapy (CT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Group Therapy/Programs
Interests
• Mental Wellbeing
• Relationships, Family, Parenting
• Depression & Mood Disorders
• Anxiety & Stress Disorders (including OCD)
• Personality Issues/Disorders
• Behavioural Issues (including addictions/drug/alcohol/gambling, eating, sleep, anger)
• Somatic (physical symptoms) Disorders
• Trauma/PTSD
• Assessment & Testing
• Legal/Forensic Psychology
• Older Persons Mental Health