PRACTITIONERS
Evelina Smith
Psychologist
Seaford Clinic
With over 20 years of dedicated experience, Evelina is a compassionate and skilled psychologist committed to helping people overcome a range of mental health challenges and navigate life’s complexities. Evelina has a deep passion for assisting individuals in developing a profound understanding of themselves, exploring how life experiences have shaped them, and identifying potential obstacles to their personal growth. Through her supportive and empowering approach, Evelina helps clients discover their strengths, foster resilience, and cultivate new ways of thinking to unlock their potential for healing and transformation.
Evelina is highly experienced in working with diverse issues, drawing upon an integrative therapeutic approach that tailors each session to the unique needs of her clients. She utilizes evidence-based techniques from multiple therapeutic modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Assisting clients in identifying and restructuring unhelpful thought patterns to promote healthier emotional and behavioral responses.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helping individuals embrace life’s challenges and work toward valued goals, even in the presence of difficult emotions.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Focusing on building supportive relationships and communication skills to improve social functioning and emotional well-being.
- Narrative Therapy: Empowering clients to reframe their life stories and view themselves as the authors of their journeys, opening possibilities for new perspectives and positive change.
Evelina’s therapeutic style is gentle yet direct. She creates a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable confronting difficult issues, allowing them to make meaningful changes in their lives. Her approach is particularly effective for individuals ready to identify what is no longer serving them, so they can make intentional shifts toward a happier and healthier future.
Areas of Expertise and Interest:
Evelina has a wide-ranging scope of expertise, covering a spectrum of life challenges and mental health concerns. Her areas of focus include:
- Depression: Helping clients work through feelings of hopelessness and disengagement, restoring a sense of purpose and joy.
- Anxiety and Stress: Supporting individuals in managing overwhelming thoughts and fostering resilience in the face of anxiety and stress.
- Anger Management: Assisting clients in understanding and regulating anger to improve personal and professional relationships.
- Adjustment Issues: Providing guidance during major life transitions, from relocations and career changes to retirement.
- Grief and Loss: Helping clients process and find meaning in loss, moving toward healing at their own pace.
- Relationship Issues: Facilitating improved communication and understanding within partnerships and family dynamics.
- Domestic Violence: Offering trauma-informed support to those who have experienced abuse, promoting safety and self-empowerment.
- Workplace Stress: Addressing occupational burnout, conflict resolution, and work-life balance to enhance well-being in professional settings.
- Pregnancy-related Issues: Providing emotional support for pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, and fertility challenges.
- Sexuality: Creating a safe space to explore questions and concerns about sexual identity, orientation, and relationships.
- Parenting and School Issues: Supporting parents in navigating behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges with their children.
- Spirituality: Assisting clients in exploring spiritual concerns, questions of purpose, and alignment with their values.
Evelina is dedicated to meeting each client where they are on their journey and empowering them to make positive, lasting changes. Her commitment to ethical practice, empathy, and evidence-based techniques ensures her clients receive thoughtful and transformative care, making her a trusted partner in their pursuit of mental well-being and personal growth.