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Provisional psychologist · Founder of PsychVault · Perth WA

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Ethan Smith

Provisional Psychologist & Founder, PsychVault

Perth, Western Australia

~1,400

Internship experience

Provisional

Professional status

Perth

Location

Founder

Role

Areas of practice

AuDHD / PDA profileAutistic individuals (ages 5–21)ADHD & SLD assessmentNeuro-affirming practiceCBT / ACT / DBT / MBTVideo game therapyNDIS & IEP assessmentsGatekeeper trainedLGBTIQA+ affirming practiceGroup interventionsMotivational InterviewingHigh-risk presentations

About

Ethan H. Smith is a provisional psychologist based in Perth, Western Australia, and the founder of PsychVault. He has completed approximately 1,400 total psychology internship hours across assessment, therapeutic work, group programs, and work with neurodivergent clients and families.

His professional interests include neurodivergence, assessment, video-game-based therapeutic work, clinician development, and the systems surrounding psychology training and registration.

Ethan created PsychVault to make practical psychology resources easier to find, understand, and share. His writing covers internship pathways, supervision, registration, neuro-affirming practice, documentation, and early-career psychology.

Ethan is neurodivergent himself — PDA, AuDHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia — and approaches neurodiversity as identity, not pathology.

Therapeutic approaches

CBTACTDBTMBTSolution-Focused TherapyMotivational InterviewingVideo game therapy

Delivered individually and in groups, in-person and online.

Assessment toolkit

Cognitive & educational

  • WISC-V
  • WIAT-III
  • Vineland (adaptive functioning)

Neurodivergence & mental health

  • Conners 4 (ADHD)
  • RCADS · SCAS · EDA-Q
  • ASRS · SRS · AQ-child

What he writes about

  • The AHPRA 5+1 internship year — logbooks, hours, and what nobody tells you
  • Supervision: finding good supervisors, spotting red flags, getting the most from it
  • National Psychology Examination prep and strategy
  • Neuro-affirming practice and documentation for autistic and ADHD clients
  • Clinical practice realities: NDIS, assessments, and building a caseload

Professional development highlights

  • Autism for Mental Health Professionals: Foundations — Dr Belinda Ratcliffe (8 hrs, 2022)
  • WISC-V & WIAT-III for SLD Diagnosis — Dr Melissa Stephens (2022)
  • CBIT & Habit Reversal Therapy — Dr Amy Talbot (2022)
  • Attachment, Neurobiology & the New Science of Psychotherapy — Prof Jeremy Holmes (2022)
  • Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training — Mental Health Commission (~6 hrs, 2023)
  • Ross Greene / PDA Conference volunteer, Optus Stadium (2024)

Neuroscience (degree)

Brain-based foundations for clinical practice & psychoeducation

Edith Cowan University

Clinical Masters coursework

Macquarie University

Centre for Emotional Health — research internship

Written by Ethan Smith

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Psychology Specialisations
14 May 2026 / 6 min read

Educational and Developmental Psychology in Australia: Endorsement, Programs, and Career Pathways

What educational and developmental psychology endorsement covers in Australia, which programs qualify you, where practitioners work, and whether this specialisation fits your goals.

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Psychology Specialisations
14 May 2026 / 7 min read

Forensic Psychology in Australia: What the Work Actually Is, Programs, and the Endorsement Pathway

What forensic psychology endorsement involves in Australia, which programs qualify you, what forensic psychologists actually do (not the TV version), and whether this specialisation is the right path.

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By Ethan Smith
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Psychology Specialisations
14 May 2026 / 7 min read

Health Psychology in Australia: Endorsement, Programs, and Working at the Interface of Physical and Mental Health

What health psychology endorsement involves in Australia, which programs qualify you, where health psychologists work, and whether this specialisation fits your clinical interests.

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By Ethan Smith
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AHPRA Internship
14 May 2026 / 9 min read

Master of Professional Psychology Programs in Australia: The Complete APAC-Verified List (2026)

Every active Master of Professional Psychology (MProf) program in Australia for the 5+1 internship pathway, verified against APAC accreditation data. Listed by state with accreditation status, delivery mode, and direct u

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Psychology Specialisations
14 May 2026 / 6 min read

Organisational Psychology Endorsement in Australia: Programs, Pathway, and What the Work Actually Involves

What organisational psychology endorsement means in Australia, which programs qualify you, how the supervised practice pathway works, and whether org psych is the right specialisation for you.

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Psychology Specialisations
14 May 2026 / 7 min read

Sport and Exercise Psychology in Australia: Endorsement, Programs, and What a Career Actually Looks Like

What sport and exercise psychology endorsement covers in Australia, which programs qualify you, how the profession actually operates, and whether this specialisation matches your goals.

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By Ethan Smith
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Professional Development
13 May 2026 / 20 min read

Neurodivergent Clinicians: Navigating a Profession Not Built for Us

A practical and honest guide for neurodivergent psychologists and allied health clinicians navigating systemic ableism, masking, burnout, and finding environments where they actually thrive.

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By Ethan Smith
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Provisional Psychology
7 May 2026 / 12 min read

Dual Relationships in Psychology: What the Ethics Actually Say (and Why It's Not as Simple as 'Never Do It')

A practice-focused guide to dual relationships in psychology: what they are, why they matter, when they are manageable, and how Australian ethical frameworks expect psychologists to think about risk.

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By Ethan Smith
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Internship
6 May 2026 / 12 min read

The INPP-76 Explained: How to Complete Your Internship Program Plan Without Getting It Wrong

A practical guide for provisional psychologists on what the form actually requires, where most people get stuck, and how to get it approved the first time.

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AHPRA InternshipFeatured
3 May 2026 / 8 min read

The supervision hours nobody counts

80 hours sounds simple. The rules around what actually qualifies are anything but. A breakdown of individual minimums, flexible allocations, group supervision, and what AHPRA actually requires.

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Professional DevelopmentFeatured
2 May 2026 / 26 min read

The AHPRA Psychology Internship Requirements Explained (Without the Confusion)

A practical guide to the Australian Psychology Board internship pathway. Understand the 5+1 requirements, logbooks, supervision hours, competencies, and how to survive without burnout.

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By Ethan Smith
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AHPRA InternshipFeatured
2 May 2026 / 7 min read

How to find a board-approved supervisor for your 5+1 internship in Australia

Everything provisional psychologists need to know about finding, vetting, and committing to a principal supervisor: from searching the register to red flags before you sign.

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RegistrationFeatured
2 May 2026 / 13 min read

National Psychology Exam: What It Tests and How to Prepare

Preparing for Australia's National Psychology Exam? Learn about the NPE format, curriculum domains, study planning, exam-day options and official resources.

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By Ethan Smith
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Supervision
2 May 2026 / 12 min read

What good supervision actually feels like, and how to spot when something is off

A practical guide for provisional psychologists on the green flags, red flags, and grey areas of the supervisory relationship.

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PsychoeducationFeatured
29 April 2026 / 10 min read

What Are Neuroaffirming Templates, and Why Do They Look Different From Standard Clinical Resources?

A practical guide for Australian psychologists and allied health clinicians on what neuroaffirming documentation actually means, and how to spot it in the resources you use.

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By Ethan Smith
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