Michelle Matcham (she/her)
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor, Art Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Meet Michelle
I am an experienced Queer identifying and Neurodivergent affirming therapist, art therapist, and clinical supervisor. I work from a relational lens and believe that authentic connection to self, others, and community is one of the key ingredients to healing. I work with individuals and most commonly work with adolescents and young adults. Where appropriate I offer joint sessions and work together with parents and important people in my client's life.
My clinical interests include, but are not limited to:
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anxiety and mood disorders
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attachment
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body image
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distress tolerance
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gender affirming/WPATH assessments
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gender identity
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gender questioning
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grief and loss
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LGBTQIA+
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OCD
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psychotic disorders and early psychosis
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PTSD
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relationship difficulties
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sexual trauma
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shame
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trauma/complex trauma
During our sessions, I may work from the following modalities:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Art Psychotherapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, CBT-E)
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Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Mindfulness-Based Therapies
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Psychodynamic Therapy
I have extensive experience working across Multi-Disciplinary Teams in the mental health field including in early psychosis and youth mental health and have worked in private practice since 2017. I have worked in diverse communities including the East Kimberly and Wiluna, with people seeking asylum in Australia, and with stateless communities in Thailand.
Out of work time I enjoy spending time with my partner and three young kids and our zoo of pets. I enjoy travelling to new and hidden places, hiking amongst tall trees, creating art, and scuba diving looking for all the tiniest of sea slugs.
Services
Michelle offers the following services:
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Psychotherapy and counselling
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EMDR
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Art Therapy
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WPATH/Gender Affirming Medical Care Assessment and Reports
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Clinical Supervision
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Social Work, University of Portland, OR, USA
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Master of Human Rights, Curtin University, WA, AU
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Advanced Diploma of Art Therapy, Vancouver Art Therapy Institute, BC, CAN (DVATI)
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Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, AASW