HELLO! I’M MICHELLE
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
I offer warm, practical and evidence-based psychological therapy for adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, perfectionism, burnout and other challenges.
My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Together, we can make sense of what’s happening, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find strategies that genuinely fit you and your life.
I offer appointments from my private practice in Ferny Grove, Brisbane, as well as via telehealth.
Psychological Support for work, life and relationships
Practical, evidence-based psychological therapy tailored to you – and the circumstances that bring you here.
PRIVATE & MEDICARE • WORKCOVER QLD • QPS • NDIS • DVA • COUPLES
Getting Started
GET IN TOUCH
Have a question/not sure whether I’m the right psychologist for you? Use the Contact Form below and we can have a brief chat about what you’re looking for and whether I can help.
BOOK YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
If you’re ready to get started, we’ll arrange your first appointment and I’ll send you everything you need beforehand.
PRACTICAL, ONGOING SUPPORT
Our sessions are supported by practical strategies, resources and tools you can use between appointments, tailored to what you’re working on.
QUESTIONS BEFORE GETTING STARTED?
Here are some of the things people commonly want to know before making their first appointment.
What can you help me with?
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma and PTSD, workplace stress and psychological injury, ADHD, OCD, perfectionism, burnout, depression, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and major life transitions.
I have particular experience working with first responders, veterans and people recovering from difficult or psychologically unsafe workplaces.
You don’t need to know exactly what is “wrong” or have a diagnosis before getting in touch. We can start with what has been happening and what you would like to be different.
Do you work with NDIS, QPS, WorkCover Queensland, and DVA clients?
Yes. I work with clients referred or funded through WorkCover Queensland, QPS SelfRefer, DVA and Open Arms, as well as self-managed NDIS participants.
I also see private clients, including people using Medicare or eligible private health insurance rebates.
Different funding pathways have different referral and approval requirements, so if you’re unsure what you need, get in touch and I can help you work out the next step.
How much does it cost?
My current fee is $260 for an in-peson or telehealth psychology appointment.
If you have an eligible Medicare referral, you can claim a Medicare rebate for up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year.
Some clients may also be eligible for rebates through private health insurance. WorkCover, QPS, DVA, Open Arms and eligible NDIS services are handled according to their relevant funding arrangements.
How many sessions will I need?
There isn’t a set number because therapy is tailored to you.
Some people come for a relatively focused issue and need only a handful of sessions. Others are working through longstanding patterns, trauma or more complex circumstances and choose to work together for longer.
We’ll regularly review how you’re going and whether therapy is helping — the aim isn’t to keep you in therapy indefinitely.
How soon can I get an appointment?
I deliberately avoid completely filling my calendar so that existing clients can continue to access appointments and I can accommodate new clients when possible.
Availability varies from week to week, but new appointments are often available within approximately two weeks.
If you can’t see a suitable time or you’re unsure which appointment to book, please get in touch.
What if I've tried therapy before and it didn't help?
That’s okay — and it’s useful information.
Sometimes the timing wasn’t right. Sometimes the therapeutic relationship wasn’t the right fit. Sometimes therapy involved a lot of talking and understanding but didn’t translate into meaningful change.
We can look at what you’ve tried before, what was useful, what wasn’t, and what you would like to do differently this time. You don’t have to start again from scratch.
How do I know if you're the right psychologist for me?
Finding the right fit matters.
My approach is warm, practical and collaborative. Therapy with me isn’t simply sitting and talking about problems week after week. We’ll make sense of what is happening, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and work on practical ways of creating change.
I draw from evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, exposure-based therapies, schema therapy and trauma-informed approaches — but therapy is tailored to the person rather than forcing everyone into the same model.
If you’re unsure whether we’re a good match, you’re very welcome to contact me before booking.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
Not if you’re paying privately — you can contact me and book directly.
If you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate, you’ll need an eligible referral from your GP or another appropriate medical practitioner. Your GP can refer you to the psychologist of your choice.
WorkCover, DVA, Open Arms, QPS and NDIS arrangements work differently, so please contact me if you’re unsure what paperwork or approval you need.
What happens in the first session?
The first appointment is a chance for us to understand what has brought you to therapy, what has been happening in your life and what you would most like help with.
I’ll ask questions, but you won’t be expected to tell me everything at once or go into painful experiences before you’re ready. We’ll begin making sense of what’s happening and talk about what might be most useful for you.
By the end of the session, we’ll usually have a clearer idea of where we’re heading and what we can work on together.
Can I see you in person or via telehealth?
Both.
You can see me face-to-face in Ferny Grove, Brisbane, or by secure video or telephone appointment. Telehealth can be particularly useful if you live further away, travel for work, have a demanding schedule or simply prefer having sessions from your own space.
We can also change between face-to-face and telehealth when circumstances require it.
Is what I tell you confidential?
Yes. Psychology sessions are confidential, with some important legal and ethical exceptions — particularly where there is a serious concern about someone’s safety or where disclosure is required by law.
If you’re attending through a third-party funder such as WorkCover, DVA or another organisation, there may also be agreed reporting requirements. I’ll explain what information may be shared and with whom so you understand this from the outset.
I'm interested, but I'm not sure I'm ready to book. What should I do?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before contacting me.
Send me a brief message using the Contact Form below, telling me what you’re looking for help with and, if relevant, whether you’re coming privately or through Medicare, WorkCover, QPS, DVA, Open Arms or NDIS.
I’ll let you know whether I think I can help and what the next step would be.
Still not sure whether I’m the right psychologist for you?
You’re welcome to get in touch and tell me a little about what you’re looking for.
Contact Me
Ask a question or book an appointment below.
For emergencies call 000 or visit your nearest hospital.
(+61) 0415 568 389
Outlook terrace, ferny grove QLD 4055
hello@mindful-psychologist.com.au
Opening Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Tues: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Thurs: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 3:00pm
