Rate My Professor Shara Smith

In her role, Shara Smith coordinates key units essential to the counselling curriculum, including Introduction to Counselling Theories (HSCS101), The Contemporary Counsellor (HSCS100), Culturally Responsive Counselling (HSCS200), Counselling in Practice I (HSCS103), Working Systemically in Therapy (HSCS536), Field Placement and Supervision (HSCS441), and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing (HLTH428). These courses focus on developing practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and cultural competence for aspiring counsellors. Additionally, she serves as a co-share representative for the Faculty of Medicine and Health on the university's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. Smith contributes to student engagement initiatives, such as promoting Trimester 3 study options for flexible progression, stating, "It's a flexible way to build skills, maintain momentum, and make steady progress toward graduation." Her work emphasizes accessible, high-quality education in mental health and counselling.