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Hi, I'm Michelle. I'm glad you're here.
Hi, I'm Michelle. I'm glad you're here.
I’m a registered psychologist, teacher and mother with more than 15 years’ experience supporting young people and adults through through stress, change and life’s complexities.
I work with thoughtful people navigating stress, burnout, neurodivergence, identity, relationships, life transitions, and the pressure of carrying a lot for others.
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-aware, collaborative and practical. Therapy is not about becoming a different person. It’s about understanding yourself more clearly, finding ways forward that fit, and feeling less alone in what you’re carrying.
A space to feel understood and supported
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you have previously felt misunderstood, judged, or pressured to fit someone else’s idea of how you “should” be.
I aim to create a space where you can slow down, reflect, make sense of what’s happening, and reconnect with what matters most to you. Some people come wanting practical tools and strategies. Others need space to process, untangle patterns, or explore identity and life changes. Often it’s a combination of both.
Therapy with me is thoughtful, collaborative and grounded in real life.
A neurodiversity-affirming perspective
A neurodiversity-affirming perspective
I have many years’ experience supporting neurodivergent adults, teens and families, including autistic, ADHD and twice-exceptional (2e) young people and adults.
My work recognises and respects different ways of thinking, feeling, learning and relating. I understand that many neurodivergent people have spent years feeling misunderstood, masking heavily, or trying to cope in environments that were not a good fit for them.
Therapy can be a place to better understand yourself, develop practical supports, reduce shame and self-criticism, and find ways of living that feel more sustainable and authentic.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming. I am a member practitioner of AusPATH (the Australian Professional Association for Trans Health).
Who I work with
Who I work with
I often support:
Adults and older teens navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, identity, relationships or life transitions
Neurodivergent adults and young people, including those navigating life after ADHD or autism diagnosis
Teachers, helping professionals, carers and others in high-responsibility roles
Parents and families navigating worry, advocacy, school stress or caring pressures
Twice-exceptional (2e) young people and families
Queer, trans, non-binary and gender-diverse young people and adults
How I work
How I work
You are the expert on your own life and experiences. My role is to bring psychological knowledge, perspective and support while we work together to better understand what is happening and what may help.
I work in ways that are collaborative, strengths-based and tailored to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
My practice is informed by trauma-aware, attachment-based and neuroaffirming approaches, including narrative and solution focussed approaches, ACT, CBT and parts work where helpful and appropriate.
Above all, I aim to offer therapy that feels thoughtful, practical and genuinely human.
What to expect
What to expect
Sessions are available in-person in Katoomba or online across NSW.
The first session is an opportunity to get to know each other, explore what has brought you to therapy, and consider what support might be most helpful. Some people arrive with very clear goals, while others simply know that things have become difficult or overwhelming.
You are welcome to contact me for a free brief phone consultation to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients with a GP Mental Health Care Plan.
I am an approved NSW Victims Services Counsellor.
Qualifications and credentials
Qualifications and credentials
Registered Psychologist (PSY0002430657)
Medicare registered provider
Member, Australian Psychological Society
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Macquarie University (High Distinction)
Graduate Certificate in School Counselling, University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Teaching, University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts, Queensland University of Technology
NSW Victims Services Approved Counsellor
SIRA Approved Allied Health Practitioner
NSW Premier’s Teacher Scholar, Special Education
APS Practice Certificate in Disaster Response and Recovery
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