While mainly focusing on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and brief therapy, other approaches used with clients include Positive Psychology, Mindfulness Practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Interpersonal and Family Therapy.
Detailed assessments are also provided to GP's for clients' Mental Health Care Plans.
Confidential psychological counselling services provided include therapy for:
Depression/depressive behaviours
Anxiety/anxious behaviours; panic attacks
Adjustment disorders and coping issues
Loss, grief and bereavement issues
Relationship issues
Recovery from separation and divorce
Family functioning and blended/step family concerns
Traumatic incidents at work
Workplace conflict/stress
Post-trauma issues
Retrenchment
Anger management
School refusal and anxiety
Bullying and harassment in schools and workplaces
Obsessive and compulsive behaviour
Resilience: increasing self-esteem and assertiveness
Psychological assessment
Michelle is passionate about supporting her clients by providing the time and space to work through personal issues in a safe, non-judgmental environment. In doing so, Michelle assists her clients to gain greater self-awareness, clarity and power and in doing so work towards a more fulfilling and happier life.
Areas of specialisation include relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, loss and grief, managing stress, anxiety disorders and depression; and working with couples to resolve conflict, improve communication, and develop intimacy.
Michelle has a particular interest in working with parents who may be struggling with the demands of parenthood and has undertaken specialist training to provide non-directive pregnancy counselling for those concerned about a current pregnancy or recent birth. Michelle has a wealth of resources to share with those looking for some guidance or support during this often challenging and confusing time.
Professional Development
- Medicare – Non-Directive Counselling Skills for Pregnancy Support
- Solutions Focused Therapy – Cairnmillar Institute
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Cairnmillar Institute
- Advanced Counselling Skills – Cairnmillar Institute
- Couples Counselling – Relationships Australia
- Planning, Responding to and Building Resilience in a Crisis - Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation Australia
- Group Crisis Intervention - Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation Australia
- Advanced Crisis Intervention Counselling - Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation Australia
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Introductory Program (Dr. Russell Harris)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Advanced Program (Dr. Russell Harris)
Medicare Provider No: 4193081K
