Michelle Clark, AASW
Trauma-informed therapist supporting meaningful change
- Trauma and abuse recovery
- Stress and anxiety support
- Telehealth counselling services
About Michelle Clark
Michelle Clark brings nearly three decades of professional experience to her telehealth counselling practice in Australia, combining clinical skill with lived experience to support people through difficult life transitions and recovery. She offers a compassionate yet direct style, shaped by her personal journey with mental health, neurodiversity, and survival of domestic violence, and she works with clients who are ready to engage in honest, transformational work.
Michelle specialises in helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse recovery, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Her additional focus areas include body image, chronic pain, illness and disability, relationship and family problems, grief, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, midlife crisis, veteran and armed forces issues, panic disorder, and other mood disorders. She blends clinical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs.
Michelle holds the AASW credential - AASW stands for the Australian Association of Social Workers - reflecting her professional standing in the field. She aims to create an open, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore emotions, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. Michelle also shares uplifting content through social media channels linked in her profile.
Michelle specialises in helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse recovery, bipolar disorder, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Her additional focus areas include body image, chronic pain, illness and disability, relationship and family problems, grief, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, midlife crisis, veteran and armed forces issues, panic disorder, and other mood disorders. She blends clinical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Existential Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs.
Michelle holds the AASW credential - AASW stands for the Australian Association of Social Workers - reflecting her professional standing in the field. She aims to create an open, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore emotions, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. Michelle also shares uplifting content through social media channels linked in her profile.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Clark have?
Michelle Clark has 28 years of experience.
Is Michelle Clark a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the AASW credential - AASW refers to the Australian Association of Social Workers.
In which languages does Michelle Clark provide therapy?
Michelle Clark provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Clark located?
Michelle Clark is located in Australia.
How can I work with Michelle Clark as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle Clark through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Clark work with international clients?
Michelle Clark does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Clark cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Michelle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients acknowledge difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values that guide meaningful action - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, an approach often applied to stress, panic, mood disorders, and problem-focused goals. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy informs her practice by prioritising empathy, respect, and the client's own capacity for insight and growth, supporting issues like self-esteem, relationship struggles, and emotional recovery.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to explore what methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to arrive at the best fit.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls and phone sessions allow for in-depth conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide accessible options for ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier for people to access care around work, caregiving, mobility, or geographic constraints and to maintain continuity with licensed professionals and therapists in a way that suits their daily lives.