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Madison Smee

AASW

Madison Smee , AASW

Therapist in Australia

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About Madison

Madison Smee is a licensed counsellor based in Queensland with three years of practice supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. Her work has focused on supporting survivors of sexual and domestic violence, people navigating crisis and trauma including PTSD, those managing addictions, and LGBTQ+ related experiences, as well as clients facing major life transitions and other mental health concerns. Madison blends a holistic, person-centred stance with practical curiosity, honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit while treating each person as the expert in their own life.

In sessions she aims to create a warm, down-to-earth space that often feels like a natural conversation - gentle, collaborative, and occasionally lightened with humour and banter when appropriate. Her role is to hold empathetic space, help clients reconnect with their inner strengths, and support growth and healing over time. Madison views counselling as more than problem solving; it is a way to rediscover resilience, cultivate joy, and create meaningful change.

Outside her professional work she brings a high energy curiosity to life as a netball player, scuba diver, animal lover, pub trivia host, and music enthusiast who DJs and MCs. She enjoys travel and meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and she speaks conversational German. Madison holds the AASW credential - a membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers - and practices as a licensed counsellor in Queensland.

Person-centred and Trauma-informed Support Online

Madison Smee draws on person-centred principles and trauma-informed approaches to guide online work. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening with empathy, honoring a person’s own goals, and supporting self-directed growth - it is helpful for those facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or struggles with self-worth. Trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, pacing, and understanding how trauma affects the body and mind, which can be beneficial for survivors of abuse, people with PTSD, and those managing dissociation or addiction.



Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Madison collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and will adjust techniques over time so the work fits the individual. This collaborative process helps ensure interventions feel relevant and manageable.



Online therapy with Madison is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home or work, and choose the communication style that best supports progress with a licensed professional or therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Madison Smee have?

Madison Smee has three years of experience.

Is Madison Smee a licensed therapist?

Yes. Madison Smee holds the AASW credential, which denotes membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Madison Smee provide therapy?

Madison provides therapy in English.

Where is Madison Smee located?

Madison Smee is located in Australia.

How can I work with Madison Smee as my therapist?

You can work with Madison Smee through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Madison Smee work with international clients?

Madison Smee does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Madison Smee cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issues

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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