Michael works with children, adolescents and adults from various backgrounds who are experiencing a broad range of concerns and life challenges. These include stress, anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, bullying, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, autism-related difficulties, social skills, intimacy, shame and low self-worth concerns.
Michael is highly experienced and passionate about helping children and families. He possesses a strong well developed understanding of ASD and developmental disorders, enabling him to provide tailored support to his clients as well as providing psychometric assessment.
Michael has a strong understanding of psychometric assessment, and knowledge of verbal reasoning and situational judgment tests. His expertise in accessing the cognitive, behavioural, and emotional needs of the client utilizing a range of assessment techniques and tools enables him to design intervention plans that are holistic and outcomes-driven.
Additionally, Michael is well experienced in the NDIS sector and has worked within a multi-disciplinary team. He is highly proficient in producing accurate client files, reports, and communicating with other health professionals. Additionally, Michael has strong written and verbal communication skills and is bilingual, enabling him to communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Michael places a strong emphasis on ethical and professional issues when working with his clients. Michael will liaise with other stakeholders, community-based organizations, and GPs to ensure best practice in holistic client-focused care.
Michael has been trained across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, primarily utilising cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioural therapy(DBT), motivational interviewing, self-compassion mindfulness techniques and more.
Michael is committed to fostering a respectful, safe, and collaborative therapeutic environment, offering interventions customized to each individual. He works with clients to explore, learn, and implement adaptive thinking and behaviors that lead to lasting improvements in their well-being.
In Michael's spare time, he enjoys reading, going on walks with his dog, playing soccer and spending time with his family and friends.
