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Meet Michelle

I am an experienced Queer and Neurodivergent therapist, art therapist, and clinical supervisor. My work is grounded in a relational approach, where I believe authentic connection with ourselves, others, and our communities plays an important role in supporting growth and wellbeing.

I work with individuals across different stages of life, with a particular focus on adolescents and young adults. I recognise that each person’s experiences are shaped by their identity, relationships, and the world around them, and I strive to create a space where people feel seen, respected, and understood.

Where appropriate, I offer joint sessions and collaborate with parents and other important people in a young person’s life, recognising the value of supportive relationships in creating meaningful change.

My clinical interests include, but are not limited to: 

  • ADHD

  • anxiety and mood disorders

  • attachment

  • body image

  • gender affirming/WPATH assessments

  • gender identity

  • gender questioning

  • grief and loss

  • LGBTQIA+

  • OCD

  • psychotic disorders and early psychosis

  • PTSD

  • relationship difficulties

  • sexual trauma

  • shame

  • trauma/complex trauma 

During our sessions, I may work from the following modalities: 

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Art Psychotherapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Imagery Rescripting 

  • Emotion Focused 

  • 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 in Perth. I have worked in diverse communities including remote Aboriginal communities in the East Kimberly, Meekatharra and Wiluna, with people seeking asylum in Australia, and with stateless communities in Thailand. 

 

Out of work time I enjoy spending time with my wife 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:

  • Psychotherapy and counselling

  • EMDR and Imagery Rescripting

  • Art Therapy

  • WPATH/Gender Affirming Medical Care Assessment and Reports

  • Clinical Supervision

  • Creative Workshops


 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, AMHSW

  • Bachelor of Social Work, University of Portland, OR, USA

  • Master of Human Rights, Curtin University, WA, AU

  • Advanced Diploma of Art Therapy, Vancouver Art Therapy Institute, BC, CAN (DVATI)

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