A Counselled Life
A Counselled Life offers art therapy and generalist therapy with a focus on person-centred therapy, mindfulness and narrative therapy techniques.
Michelle (counsellor/therapist) is particularly interested in stress and anxiety, grief and loss, death and dying, emotional regulation, trauma and issues related to children, adolescents, young people and women.
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Michelle has a Diploma of Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and an Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy from the College of Contemporary Medicine. She is a registered member of the Australian Counsellors Association. Michelle also has a Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary), a Bachelor of Arts (Literature), a Master of Arts (Professional Writing) and is trained in Steiner education.
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Michelle has worked in education and in a range of mental health organisations. So far she has worked alongside people from 6 to 80 years old.
“On any given day, I begin each morning by writing in my journal, capturing my dreams, engaging in art therapy processed, making observations of my inner feeling life and noting shifts in my emotional landscape. These are reflective activities that ensure I am grounded and connected to self before I begin my day.
Before each session, I sit in quiet contemplation, creating space which I then hold for those who come to consult with me. I attend my clients with care and compassion. It is this courtesy and respect, this open and safe space that you can expect in your sessions.
I work collaboratively, and together we will explore, enquire and be curious about your inner and outer life and circumstance in order to identify ways that might help you find peace, understanding and more empowered paths forward.”
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Michelle