About Michael

BA(Hons)Psych; MCrim

Michael is a qualified Psychologist and Criminologist. He completed his formal education at Griffith University, Queensland University and Bond University. He has over 13 years experience and training in working with Couples, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Families, Employers Employees and Indigenous communities presenting with a wide range of life challenges and mental health issues. 

He has worked in Community Health, Employee Assistance, Christian Counselling and Private Practice settings. His approach is warm, personable, and friendly with the aim of empowering and motivating individuals to move towards recovery.

He uses a range of techniques including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Schema Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma Counselling, Gestalt, Narrative, Positive Psychology, Triple P and Solution Focused Therapy.

Michael is a dedicated mental health professional who is passionate about helping individuals affected by mental illness and stressful life events find their strengths and work-life balance. Michael strongly believes that by empowering people to focus on their strengths and appropriate supports, they can learn to manage their challenges in effective ways..

Michael also coordinates the Gold Coast Mental Health Practitioners (MHPN) network organising guest speakers presenting on range of issues focussing on skill development and networking.