How I Work

Support that’s grounded, creative, and responsive to real life.

I offer a range of services designed to meet you where you are, whether you're working through emotional challenges, seeking greater clarity, or simply ready to reconnect with what matters most. All services are delivered with care, collaboration, and respect for your individual path.

I offer in-person sessions in Subiaco, online appointments Australia wide, and outdoor options in locations around Perth, that honour your pace and preferences.

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Psychological Services

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Psychological Services *

My training is grounded in the Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT), which provide an evidence-based foundation for working with a wide range of mental health concerns. Over time, I’ve extended this foundation to include approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

These frameworks offer structure and clarity while still allowing room for nuance and self-reflection. They help us explore what's keeping you stuck, develop more adaptive patterns, and reconnect with what matters most in a way that’s clinically sound and personally meaningful.

Curious about some of the psychological approaches I draw from?
→Read my glossary of approaches

Information on session details, fees and referral pathways:

  • From 1 July 2025, fees for new clients will increase to reflect the rising costs of providing high-quality, individualised care.

    Existing clients will continue on their current rates.

    For context, the Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommends $318 for a standard 51-minute session (2025-26 financial year). My updated fees remain below this benchmark to balance accessibility with sustainable practice.

    Appointment duration: 60 minutes
    Weekday appointments: $225
    Weekend appointments: $250
    Walk & Talk sessions: $250

    Telehealth: available on request — please discuss your preference for in person or online when booking.

  • We are a part-time practice and appointments are limited.
    Please give at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations.

    Late cancellations (under 24 hours) incur 70% of the session fee, with no Medicare rebate, unless due to emergency.

    Life happens! Let us know here

    Cancellation Policy

  • You don’t need a referral to see a psychologist — self-referrals are welcome.
    Use the     contact form to get in touch.

    If you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate, ask your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).

    If you prefer to pay privately and not use Medicare, we’re happy to accommodate that — just let us know when you get in touch.

    We see adults (18+).

    Enquire here

  • Michelle is a registered psychologist.

    Medicare
    Rebates of $98.95 are available for up to 10 sessions per calendar year with a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP.

    Private Health
    Some private health insurers provide rebates under ancillary (extras) cover. Contact your insurer to check your eligibility and entitlements.

    WorkCover, CTP & Insurance Claims
    We accept clients funded through:

    • Workers’ compensation (WorkCover WA)

    • Motor vehicle accident/CTP insurance schemes

    • Other approved insurance providers

    Please ensure you have pre-approval or an active claim number before attending your appointment. If you're unsure, we’re happy to help clarify the process when you get in touch.

    Note: You cannot claim both Medicare and private health or insurance rebates for the same session.

    Enquire here

  • Eligible veterans and defence community members may access fully funded psychology sessions through DVA
    Please ensure you have a valid referral from your GP or psychiatrist.

    Enquire here

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Innovative Approaches

Some clients find clarity and ease through movement. Others connect more deeply through creative process. 

Alongside traditional room-based sessions, I offer Walk & Talk Therapy in carefully chosen natural settings, spaces that invite reflection and support nervous system regulation in a different way.

When words feel limited, we may also use reflective tools like journaling, mark-making, or simple visual prompts. These creative elements aren’t about being ‘artistic’  they’re about making meaning and loosening what’s emotionally stuck.

Whether we’re walking, talking, or exploring with images and ideas, the work is always tailored to you, your pace, your needs, and your way of processing.

→ Learn more about Walk & Talk Therapy
→ Explore my non-clinical creative wellbeing site
→ See glossary of approaches or read more on the blog

At the heart of my psychology practice is a commitment to helping people make life feel a bit more manageable, whether that means developing solid coping tools, finding your footing again, or just feeling a little more like yourself.

If you’ve found yourself here after a late-night Google scroll or on your lunch break thinking “something’s gotta change” -  you’re in the right spot!