Conditions We Treat
Symptoms are the expression of an issue that we have been ignoring, denying or repressing. Illness is a message giving us a chance to look at our behaviours and the patterns in our lives, looking inwardly to see what our feelings are and what we want to do about them. Recognising the meaning of our symptoms is the beginning of an important journey; the first step towards understanding ourselves more deeply. After that, needs to come the commitment to releasing the old and opening up to the new. We have to really want to get well; the body is trying to gain wholeness, to heal. Making a commitment to our own healing gives us the courage to change!
We can help if you’re suffering from these conditions or symptoms:
Michelle van Namen is a registered Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach and Integrative Health Practitioner with over 30 years of experience working with human behaviour and improving mental health. Michelle has been trained in a broad range of evidence-based therapies. She has worked in a variety of roles within private practice, corporate organisations, education, research, and community crisis support. Established in 2006, Integrated Health Specialists is her psychology practice located on the Gold Coast, providing individual and couples therapy for adults. Michelle focuses on providing a warm, authentic and non-judgemental therapeutic space to support clients and facilitate healing and personal growth. Read more about Michelle.
BA (Hons) in Psychology: University of Wollongong, 1995
Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board (AHPRA) PSY0001395059
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI) 15525
Qualifications verified by Psychology Today
Medicare and Health Insurance Provider.