Michelle Serisier, AASW

Michelle Serisier is a trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred clinician who brings a practical and compassionate approach to therapy. She holds undergraduate degrees in counselling and psychology plus a master of social work, and is listed with the AASW. Michelle is committed to ethical practice and works to help people recognise and build on their existing resilience and skills to improve wellbeing.

With seven years of clinical experience, she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges and LGBT-related concerns, among other issues. Michelle remains curious about each person's story and approaches therapy with respect for the client’s wisdom and lived experience. She aims to create a collaborative environment where clients are reminded of their strengths while learning strategies to cope and grow.

Michelle works with a wide range of presenting concerns including abandonment, blended family issues, body image, communication and commitment problems, addiction and eating-related difficulties. Her practice emphasises evidence-based techniques delivered in a person-centred way so that treatment is tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.

Evidence-based approaches for flexible online care

Michelle integrates a trauma-informed stance that focuses on safety, pacing and understanding how past harm affects present coping, which is particularly helpful for people working through trauma, abuse and relationship wounds. She also uses a strengths-based approach that identifies existing skills and resources, helping clients build confidence and practical strategies for stress, anxiety and parenting challenges. In addition, Michelle practises person-centred ways of working that prioritise the client’s perspective and pace, supporting clients with issues such as identity, communication and commitment concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Michelle collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques and plans together with clients so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to choose how they connect according to their schedule, comfort and location. Working online can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate learning from sessions into everyday life while still working with appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists.