Michelle’s journey into mental health was one that started when she was a teenager. She thrived on observing people, the differences that make each person unique but also the similarities that ties us together. As a clinical psychologist, she believes that every person has a unique story and her role is to journey with clients where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly in a collaborative setting. As such, she prioritises collaboration and feedback in therapy, with interventions tailored to each client’s unique strengths and needs. 

After completing her undergraduate studies in Bachelor of Psychology, she had the privilege of working with individuals with autism and their families for more than 9 years utilising Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) prior to completing her Masters in Clinical Psychology. The experience has taught her the meaning of celebrating each individual as their own person, inclusion and what it means to care immensely for another person while still making hard decisions to support them in their journey. 

Her main therapeutic approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) where she works with supporting individuals in living a more meaningful, value-driven life. She also incorporates various techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) depending on the needs of the clients. She has had experience in conducting psychological assessments with clients of different backgrounds ranging from children, working adults, parents, couples, refugees, neurodiverse individuals, as well as individuals struggling with various mental health concerns.

Michelle hopes that her sessions can be a space where her clients can be empowered towards being the person that they want to be.