Michelle Clark, AASW
28 years in practice
Michelle Clark is an AASW social worker with 28 years of experience who combines professional knowledge with personal lived experience.
License and registration
- AASW
- 438353 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
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About Michelle
Michelle Clark is an AASW social worker with 28 years of experience who combines professional knowledge with personal lived experience. She offers straightforward, compassionate counselling for people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders and trauma. Michelle aims to create a calm, honest space where clients can speak freely and begin practical change.
Michelle draws on her own experiences of recovery and survival to inform her approach. She is neurodivergent and a survivor of domestic violence, and she uses that perspective to stay attentive to power, safety and resilience in sessions.
Background and approach
Her style balances empathy with gentle challenge to help people move forward. Work typically focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Michelle supports people to build coping skills, manage panic and mood symptoms, and work on self-worth and motivation.
She also addresses issues such as body image, chronic illness and communication problems in everyday language. Her methods are drawn from a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Client-Centred techniques, alongside existential perspectives. Sessions are collaborative and geared to the person's values and life goals rather than technical jargon.
Michelle runs a telehealth counselling practice in Australia. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michelle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Michelle names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How existential and evidence-based approaches work online
Existential therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps people who feel lost, stuck or uncertain about life direction to talk through values and what matters to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take action toward personal values despite difficulty. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor listens deeply and follows the person’s pace.Finding the best approach is a shared task. The counsellor will discuss options and tailor methods to a client’s goals, preferences and day-to-day needs. That means experimenting together and adjusting the mix of existential reflection, ACT skills and client-centred listening until it fits.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy or unpredictable schedules. Video calls let the counsellor and client talk face to face, while phone sessions work well when video isn’t practical or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, brief skill practice or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and apply new skills between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder and depression, and helps people recovering from trauma and abuse. Additional areas include body image, chronic illness, relationship and communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are honest and direct while remaining caring and non-judgemental. The counsellor mixes practical skill-building with reflective conversations about meaning and values.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Michelle has 28 years of experience working in counselling and social work roles. That background shapes how she supports people through complex emotional and life issues.
What are the counsellor's credentials and where are they based?
She is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers, shown as AASW, and practices via telehealth from Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered online?
People can meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits their schedule and communication preferences.
How are fees handled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability on the platform.
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