About michelle
Understanding • Warm • Compassionate • Curious
Registered Psychologist
(PSY0002029842)
Michelle is a registered and experienced psychologist. She is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives. She is dedicated to working with individuals to develop self-awareness and deep understanding of the complexities of their issues. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on their strengths, and helping them to move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
Values & Approach
Michelle values the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for connection and reflection, and believes that therapy is most effective when the client and psychologist are able to work collaboratively towards a common goal.
Michelle works with adults across the lifespan on a wide variety of issues and challenges. She has a particular experience in women’s mental health issues and is passionate about supporting individuals of all gender expressions experiencing depression, anxiety, high stress, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
Learn more about the types of issues we can help with on our services page
Therapeutic approach
Michelle’s therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based therapies with a client-centred focus, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Schema Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Dialectical Behvioural Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness based interventions
Qualifications
- Master of Professional Psychology, Monash University
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Birkbeck University of London
- Graduate Certificate Psychotherapy & Counselling, Regents University London
- Bachelor of Arts, Monash University
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Crisis resources
Please note that Michelle Murray Psychology is not a crisis service. If you require immediate assistance, please do not hesitate to contact one of the following services:
Lifeline
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
1800RESPECT (National sexual assault and domestic violence counselling)
1800 737 732
Emergency Services
Call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department