Michelle Carnell

Michelle has a caring and positive approach to therapy, with experience supporting children, adolescents and adults in managing their social and emotional well-being, and providing therapy to meet their individual needs. She is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard and empowered to better understand themselves, build resilience, and move towards their goals. Michelle utilises a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical-behavioural therapy, mindfulness practices and schema therapy, and has a holistic approach to therapy.

Michelle completed her Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with Honours at the University of Southern Queensland, and her Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the Australian Catholic University. She is a fully registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP).

Michelle’s previous areas of psychological experience are in cognitive and behavioural assessment of children and adults, working within the healthcare system with clients diagnosed with a chronic illness, and providing a variety of evidence-based therapy to clients. She has a long-standing background in schools, working with and educating adolescents. 

Michelle sees children, adolescents and adults with a variety of experiences including: