Michelle Clark, AASW

Michelle Clark is an experienced AASW-credentialled counsellor who combines professional skill with personal insight to support people through major life challenges. She draws on nearly three decades of practice and lived experience of mental health struggles, neurodivergence, and domestic violence to offer therapy that is both compassionate and direct. Michelle creates an honest, non-judgemental space where clients who are ready for genuine change can be gently challenged to grow and heal.

Her approach focuses on practical recovery and building lasting resilience, with particular experience addressing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, self-esteem, and panic. She also works with concerns such as body image, chronic pain and illness, relationship and family problems, isolation and life purpose, and issues arising from separation or military service. As a survivor of domestic violence, Michelle brings an informed perspective that aims to empower and validate each person’s experience.

Michelle operates a private telehealth counselling practice in Australia and uses a blend of therapeutic methods to tailor support to each individual. Her AASW credential denotes membership of a professional social work association and reflects her commitment to established practice standards. She fosters a supportive environment where worth, healing and future goals are explored collaboratively.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Michelle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to guide online work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action - it often helps with anxiety, stress and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises empathy, unconditional positive regard and a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their experience at their own pace - it suits people seeking a supportive, non-directive space. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and panic.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Michelle collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts techniques as trust and progress grow. This is a shared process rather than a fixed formula.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit counselling into busy lives and to access appropriately qualified or registered professionals from home or work. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, different ways to express difficulties and ongoing support that can be tailored to individual routines and circumstances.