Michael is a registered psychologist whose academic qualifications include a B.Sc. (Hons) and PhD in Psychology. Michael’s approach is based on establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with his clients, delivering high quality care through empathy and compassion. Michael has worked with people from diverse backgrounds (with respect to culture, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, religious-spiritual orientation, and educational attainment). He has experience seeing clients across the whole age spectrum.

Michael assists children and adolescents with:

• anxiety (including social anxiety),
• bullying and school refusal,
• emotional dysregulation and behavioural difficulties,
• autism spectrum disorder (ASD),
• ADHD,
• and eating disorders.

His practise extends to adults (from young adults to the elderly) with a focus on:

• depression (including bipolar disorder),
• anxiety (such as generalised anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias),
• stress and adjustment problems,
• anger management,
• pain management
• grief and loss,
• ·trauma (including domestic violence),
• borderline personality disorder,
• and substance use.

Michael’s treatment approach is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.