Michelle completed her Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD degrees at The University of New South Wales. Michelle has extensive experience working with adults presenting with a wide range of psychological issues, including mood and anxiety disorders.

Her primary area of interest and expertise is in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, such as Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Michelle is also working part-time as a Clinical Psychologist at WSLHD Anxiety Treatment and Research Unit, an outpatient anxiety disorders specialist clinic at Cumberland Hospital, where she works extensively with adults presenting with severe anxiety disorders and complex comorbid issues. Michelle’s treatment approach is primarily based on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), due to the strong research evidence for its efficacy.

She is also trained in other evidence-based therapy approaches, such as Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which she draws upon to formulate individualised treatment plans for her clients. Michelle has several research publications in peer-reviewed journals from her PhD. She has also been invited to provide workshops and presentations on CBT and anxiety disorders to other health professionals. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA). She is also a member of the organising committee of the Anxiety Practitioners’ Network (APN).