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Best You Psychology will be closed from Wednesday, 24 December 2025 and will return Monday, 5 January 2026.

Meet Keri-AnnSmith – Psychologist & Trauma Specialist

Keri-Ann is a warm, grounded and highly skilled psychologist with a special interest in supporting people of all ages through trauma. She brings many years of experience across the justice, child protection, and family and domestic violence sectors, offering a depth of understanding that helps clients feel safe, heard and supported.


Keri-Ann is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for adults, children and young people, and is currently working toward accreditation as an EMDR specialist practitioner. EMDR is one of the world’s leading evidence-based treatments for trauma, and Keri-Ann values its gentle, client-centred approach in helping people process distressing experiences without needing to revisit every detail.

Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative and trauma-informed. 


She draws on EMDR, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing—tailoring each session to the person in front of her.


Keri-Ann’s career has included senior roles in justice, offender rehabilitation, child protection and family and domestic violence, where she developed extensive expertise in complex trauma, risk assessment, child wellbeing, and supporting both victims and perpetrators of violence. She has also provided specialist training and consultancy to professionals across government and community services.


Today, through her private practice Best You Psychology, Keri-Ann provides supportive, evidence-based intervention for adults, children and teens. She is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the  Australian Association of Psychologists , holding a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with First Class Honours and postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology.


Above all, Keri-Ann is dedicated to helping people heal, grow and reconnect with their strengths—at a pace that feels safe and right for them.

Keri-Ann brings expertise in

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR therapy is a gentle, evidence-based approach designed to help the brain heal from difficult or distressing experiences. Using guided eye movements and other calming techniques, EMDR supports you in processing memories that may feel “stuck,” so they can lose their intensity and emotional weight. Many people find that EMDR helps them feel lighter, more grounded, and better able to move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you’re curious about whether EMDR is right for you, we’re here to guide you through the process and answer any questions.

Supporting Children and Teenagers

I have extensive experience supporting children and teens through a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges. My approach is warm, engaging and age-appropriate, creating a space where young people feel understood, supported and safe to explore their thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively with families to help build resilience, strengthen coping skills and foster positive growth. 

Self-Esteem Counseling

Build a strong sense of self-worth and learn to love yourself with evidence-based self-esteem counseling techniques.

Life Coaching

Achieve your goals, improve your mindset, and create a fulfilling life with personalised life coaching sessions tailored to your unique needs.

Stress Management

Learn how to manage stress more effectively, reduce the negative effects of stress on your health and well-being, and live a more balanced life.

Anger Management

Learn techniques for managing anger more effectively, improve your communication skills, and strengthen your relationships.

Mindfulness Training

Reduce stress, improve focus, and increase your overall sense of well-being with evidence-based mindfulness training.

Contact

If you would like to get in touch, you’re welcome to contact me by phone or email, or simply use the

Best You Psychology

2B, 2756 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott WA 6111

0468 727 233

Client Session Times

Open today

09:00 am – 07:00 pm

  •  I work Monday to Thursday.
    Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are my days off. 


  • During these times I am with clients and unable to answer phone calls.
    You are welcome to text or email anytime, and I will respond as soon as I can.


  • Phone Availability:
    Monday to Thursday:
    12:00pm – 4:00pm
    (Please note: I do not have access to my phone before 12pm.)
     
  • Email:  You are welcome to email at any time. Please note that my administrator may respond to your message on my behalf.  

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If you require urgent assistance, please contact 000 in an emergency, WA Police on 131 444, or the Mental Health Emergency Response Line on 1300 555 788 (Metro) or 1800 676 822 (Peel).


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