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Michelle Clark

AASW

Michelle Clark , AASW

Therapist in Australia

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About Michelle

Michelle Clark offers a straightforward and compassionate style of therapy informed by both professional training and personal experience. As a survivor of domestic violence and a neurodivergent individual, she brings lived perspective to her clinical work, creating an environment that values honesty, empathy, and emotional safety. Her practice focuses on supporting people ready for meaningful change, with particular experience in stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse recovery, depression, bipolar conditions, and self-esteem concerns.

Clients working with Michelle can expect a direct yet nurturing approach that balances gentle challenge with practical support. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to help clients explore worth, healing, motivation, and confidence while addressing related areas such as body image, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, family problems, and life transitions. Michelle operates a private telehealth counselling practice in Australia and shares uplifting content through social media to extend encouragement beyond sessions.

Michelle holds the AASW credential - a recognition from the Australian Association of Social Workers - and integrates personal resilience with clinical skill to help people move toward clearer purpose and greater coping capacity. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at unlocking potential and navigating life’s obstacles with practical strategies and compassionate support.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, clarifying values and encouraging committed action toward a more meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and difficulties with motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical, skills-based techniques. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disorders where changing thought-action patterns can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard while the client leads the pace of exploration. This approach supports self-esteem, emotional processing, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can integrate elements from different models to suit the individual.

Online therapy with Michelle uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access to care. These options allow people to connect from home or work, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support when in-person appointments are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Michelle Clark have?

Michelle Clark has 28 years of experience.

Is Michelle Clark a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the AASW credential (Australian Association of Social Workers).

In which languages does Michelle Clark provide therapy?

Michelle Clark provides therapy in English.

Where is Michelle Clark located?

Michelle Clark is located in Australia.

How can I work with Michelle Clark as my therapist?

You can work with Michelle Clark through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Michelle Clark work with international clients?

Michelle Clark does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Michelle Clark cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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