Dr Isabelle (Issy) Smith is a Clinical Psychologist with a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology. Issy is dedicated to supporting her clients overcome life challenges through a therapy style which is grounded in non-judgement and a genuine therapeutic connection. Many of Issy’s clients feel burnt-out, are self-critical, believe they are “not enough”, and feel stuck in repeated life patterns that they want to break free of. Issy supports clients to develop greater self-compassion – partnering with themselves, rather than against themselves – to effectively navigate setbacks in life.
Dr Isabelle (Issy) Smith
Clinical Psychologist
Areas of expertise:
Specialties
Issy is skilled in providing therapy for adults and young people (ages 17+) experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, perfectionism, depression, complex trauma, relationship and attachment difficulties, concerns about sexuality or sexual functioning, health challenges, and navigating significant life transitions. Issy’s Ph.D. research was focused on improving cancers’ survivors wellbeing and mental health.
Issy’s therapeutic approach draws on interventions informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions. Issy is currently completing a Yoga Teacher Training certification and has an interest in experiential and somatic-based interventions, honouring the connection between mind and body.
Qualifications
Monash University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Monash University
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Publications
2021
Piloting CanCope: An internet‐delivered transdiagnostic intervention to improve mental health in cancer survivors.
2022
Assessing an internet-delivered, emotion-focused intervention compared with a healthy lifestyle active control intervention in improving mental health in cancer survivors: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
2023
Targeting emotional regulation using an internet-delivered psychological intervention for cancer survivors: A randomised controlled trial.
Book an appointment with Issy
Issy’s fee is $265 per 50-minute session. After hour appointments incur an additional $40 fee.
Need something sooner?
Add your name to our cancellation list, and we’ll contact you if an earlier appointment becomes available.
