Smith, Luke

Dr Luke Smith is a qualified clinical neuropsychologist who works with clients who have a range of different neurological and mental health conditions. He consults across Victoria and Tasmania. His qualifications include a Bachelor in Psychology (Honours) from the University of South Australia and Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) from La Trobe university. He is registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with specialist endorsement in clinical neuropsychology. He is a member of the Australia Psychological Society and Victorian College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Luke is a registered provider for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) and consults for Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) clients. He also provides services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) clients with self-managed or plan-managed funds.

Previous to gaining qualification as a clinical neuropsychologist, Luke was a counsellor and behaviour management consultant  for many years. This has added a unique skill set to his neuropsychological practice. He also has a passion for education and skills training, and is employed as a mindfulness tutor at Monash University.

Luke has experience in:

Progressive Neurological Disorders

Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinsonian Disorders (Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Multiple System Atrophy, Corticobasal Syndrome), Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebellar Disease, Mitochondrial Disorders and others.

Acquired Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Related Brain Injury, Alcohol Related Brain Impairment and Hypoxic Brain Injury.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Adults

Intellectual Disability and Specific Learning Disorders.

Other Neurological Disorders

Stroke, Epilepsy, Brain Tumor, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Infectious Diseases.

Mental Health/Psychiatric Conditions

Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.