Empathy driven, expressive therapy to help you create healthy and meaningful change.

Counsellor & Sandplay Therapist, Melbourne

Sometimes the things we don’t talk about are the things that hurt us the most.

Many people struggle with expressing their deepest emotions and experiences — knowing where to begin, and finding the right words without getting overwhelmed can be really hard. If these feelings remain unspoken, they can cause significant emotional pain and leave us feeling isolated and misunderstood.

If you’ve never heard of Sandplay therapy before, you might assume it is something only for children. However, it can be a powerful and effective therapeutic tool for adults who are struggling to express themselves.

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Learn more about Sandplay Therapy

I am a trauma informed Mental Health Social Worker, and I specialise in helping people navigate and heal from early childhood trauma, as well as physical and sexual abuse.
In our sessions, we will work together to understand how your past has shaped your current feelings and behaviours.
By combining traditional counselling with Sandplay Therapy, I help you express deep-seated emotions, making it easier to confront and integrate difficult memories.
I also specialise in working with children and parents to build strong, healthy relationships with each other.
Addressing and restoring the fractures that can happen between parent and child often requires a holistic approach, providing balanced and non-judgmental support to parents in developing effective strategies to support their children, while also providing a safe space for children to express and process their feelings.
Together, we will build strong, positive relationships within your family, helping you understand and navigate the unique challenges you face.
Not every session involves the sandtray. I provide general counselling for people who struggle with anxiety or panic disorders, depression, stress, self-harming behaviours, self-esteem, bullying, anger and other behavioural problems.
I also have experience working with neurodivergent individuals (specifically those who are Autistic and/or have ADHD).

Here’s how I can help:

CONTACT MICHELLE

Welcome! I'm Michelle, a Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor, and Sandplay Therapist with over a decade of experience specialising in mental health care and support for children, young people, parents, and individuals who have experienced trauma, this included five years at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

At the heart of my practice is the relationship of trust I build with each client, where you can feel safe and supported to explore, process, and heal at your own pace.