Michelle is an experienced Educational Therapist who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselling. Having worked with children and their families in private clinics for over a. decade, Michelle has a strong enthusiasm for the kids in her care and for their individual educational paths. Her areas of expertise include learning disabilities in school-age children, such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, and Global Developmental Delay. Michelle has received training in intervention programs in the United States, which support the development of the sensory-cognitive processes necessary for effective learning. She believes that the process of developing a sense of mastery is influenced by motivation, self-efficacy, and interest in learning.

Utilising a diversified intervention approach, Michelle incorporates the use of elevant strategies and specialised learning resources to tailor to each child's unique needs with openness and creativity. She is dedicated to providing every child a safe space where they can overcome their obstacles together, with warmth and guidance. Michelle firmly believes a child's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being has a significant impact on their learning, and thrives to work actively with families and other multidisciplinary experts in a child's environment to maximize support for their growth.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys racket sports, travelling and taking long walks with her dog.

Qualifications:

• Master of Counselling (Monash University, Australia)

• B.Sc. (Honours) Psychological Science (James Cook University, Australia)

• B.Sc. Psychology (University of Western Australia, Australia)