Meet Michelle

Michelle is an accredited Psychologist; she has a BA (Hons) in Psychology (University of Wollongong, 1995). She has been trained in a broad range of evidence-based psychological interventions. Michelle is also an internationally accredited Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Clinical Hypnotherapy and Results Coaching, a PSYCH-K™ Facilitator, a qualified practitioner in Nutrigenomics (DNA Profiling), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), EMDR, and Reiki Jin Kei Do.

Michelle brings to you over 30 years of experience working with human behaviour. She has worked in a variety of roles within private practice, corporate organisations, education, research, and community crisis support for a not–for–profit homeless organisation in Dublin, Ireland.  In 2006, she commenced her own private practice on the Gold Coast – Integrated Health Specialists. Michelle is also an author, her new book is about improving emotional intelligence in the digital age.

Michelle is an integrative practitioner drawing from evidence-based psychology, clinical hypnotherapy, holistic counselling, life coaching, training, personal development and human resource management. Throughout her career, Michelle has gained a multidisciplinary depth of knowledge. Whilst also keeping an open mind, making use of many available approaches and tools available, to help clients experience positive health outcomes.

Michelle has a unique holistic approach to health and well-being, meaning that she’ll address not only your symptoms, but all potential contributing factors which may be affecting your well-being. She emphasises prevention, health maintenance, personal awareness and transformational growth.  Michelle adopts an integrative, collaborative and client-centred approach to therapy, empowering you to be an active participant in the healing process and creating long lasting change.

Michelle is a solutions-focused practitioner, helping you make real change by constructing practical solutions; rather than dwelling forever on your problems, a big focus is instead on what you want to achieve, and finding solutions to obstacles. The focus isn’t only on the past, but also a lot on the present and the future.  This approach means you will experience some changes more quickly.

Michelle’s passion for her work is evident from the first time you meet her, she is passionate about making therapy a purposeful, transformational and enriching process. Her quest for learning about human potential, personal development, and integrated health means she is very committed to her own personal and professional development. She is continuously studying new disciplines and modalities, to integrate into her work with clients.

Michelle is an integrative practitioner; this means that flexibility, creativity and intuition are core elements of her work. A fundamental asset is her ability to attune to your individual needs and tailor personalised treatment plans to promote as much healing as possible. Research has shown that an integrative approach to psychotherapy is effective; recognising that no single psychotherapeutic approach can be effective and appropriate for all patients, problems, and contexts. She supports clients to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and connect with what matters most to them.

Michelle focuses on providing a warm, authentic and non-judgmental therapeutic space to support clients and facilitate healing and personal growth.

Areas of Practice:

Michelle offers treatment for a wide range of challenges and symptoms. Her main areas of practice include:

Depression and Mood Disorders
Stress, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Fears & Phobias
Lack of Self-Esteem, Low Self-Confidence, Low Self-Worth
Weight Loss
Emotional Eating, Cravings & Binge Eating
Insomnia
Perfectionism and Fear of Failure
Personal Development & Human Potential
Trauma & PTSD
Adjustment Issues
Grief & Loss
Relationship Counselling
Antenatal & Postnatal Support

Michelle’s New Book