Michelle is the Director of the Associated Psychology Practice and a registered Psychologist with over 21 years’ experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, and life’s harder transitions.
Michelle has a particular focus on trauma recovery, with extensive experience helping police officers and other first responders process Post Traumatic Stress Disorder using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). She understands the unique pressures of frontline work, and creates a space where clients feel safe enough to process what they’ve been carrying.
Before completing her supervision program and gaining full registration in 2005, Michelle worked in Out of Home Care — an experience that continues to shape her trauma-informed, grounded approach to therapy. Since then, she has worked across mental health and private practice settings, building a career centred on helping people move through — not just manage — what’s holding them back.
Areas of Focus
Trauma & PTSD Michelle has extensive experience supporting first responders — particularly police officers — living with PTSD, using EMDR to help process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact.
Tics & Tourette Syndrome Using Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention (C-BIT), Michelle helps adults manage tics and Tourette Syndrome with practical, evidence-based strategies.
Anxiety, Stress & Perfectionism Michelle works closely with people struggling under the weight of perfectionism and people-pleasing, helping them build sustainable ways to manage stress and anxiety without burning out.
Therapeutic Approaches
Michelle draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, tailored to each client’s needs:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention (C-BIT) for Tics & Tourette Syndrome
- Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
Self-Help Resources
Alongside individual therapy, Michelle has created resources for people who want extra support between sessions — or aren’t quite ready for therapy yet.
Mindset Matters: Be a Coach Not a Critic Michelle’s ebook and online course are designed to help you quiet self-doubt, overcome procrastination, and start showing up for the goals that matter to you. Get the ebook →
Surviving Separation: 30-Day Therapist-Guided Journal A structured, therapist-guided journal to help you process separation and relationship breakdown one day at a time — built from the same trauma-informed approach Michelle uses in the therapy room. View the journal →
Additional resources for navigating separation are also available through the Associated Psychology Practice Etsy store.
Ongoing Learning
Michelle regularly participates in professional development to extend her skills and knowledge, and has recently completed training in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) through EMPAX Centre.
Medicare & WorkCover
Michelle is eligible to provide psychological services under Medicare, and is registered with WorkCover to provide services for workers’ compensation claims.
Availability
Michelle’s practice is currently at capacity and she is not accepting new clients at this time. In the meantime, her self-help resources — including Mindset Matters and the Surviving Separation journal — are available to support you, and our team can help match you with another experienced psychologist at the Associated Psychology Practice who may be a good fit.
Call (02) 4722 3137 during business hours to discuss your options, or click the link in the top right corner to view other practitioners and book online.
