Madison Smee, AASW

Madison Smee is a counsellor practising in Queensland with over three years of experience supporting people through difficult life chapters. She has worked with survivors of sexual and domestic violence, people in crisis, those processing trauma and PTSD, individuals facing addictions, and members of the LGBTQ community, as well as others navigating major life transitions or a range of mental health concerns.

Madison works from a holistic, person-centred stance that honours the connection between mind, body, and spirit. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and approaches sessions with curiosity, warmth and an occasional touch of humour. Her role is to hold space, encourage exploration, and help clients reconnect with inner strengths that support healing and growth.

Counselling with Madison is described as gentle, down-to-earth and conversational, aimed at uncovering resilience, rediscovering joy and creating meaningful change. She emphasises collaboration and practical steps alongside emotional processing, recognising that taking the first step is an act of courage that deserves support.

Madison holds AASW, which denotes membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Outside of her counselling work she brings high energy and curiosity to life as a netball player, scuba diver, animal lover, pub trivia host and music fan who DJs and MCs. She enjoys travel and meeting people from diverse backgrounds and also speaks conversational German.

Person-centred and trauma-informed online care

Madison uses a person-centred approach that focuses on understanding each person’s experience and priorities; this style is collaborative and helps clients explore values, strengths and practical steps for change. She also works with trauma-informed principles that emphasise safety, pacing and the building of coping skills for people recovering from violence, abuse or post-traumatic stress. In practice these techniques help when processing painful memories, managing intense emotions or reducing the impact of trauma on daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Madison works with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where therapist and client discuss options, adjust techniques over time and focus on what feels most helpful for progress.

Online therapy with Madison is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support around work, family and other commitments. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to maintain continuity of care from different locations and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.