Dr. Michelle van Namen

Dr. Michelle van Namen is a highly dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, and Integrative Health Practitioner who provides holistic, evidence-based mental health care. Adopting a collaborative and client-centred approach, she supports adults and couples in navigating life's challenges, improving their overall quality of life, and enhancing their mental well-being. Dr. van Namen is committed to understanding each individual as a whole, integrating mental, physical, and emotional health to deliver personalised care that empowers her patients.

In her clinical practice, Dr. van Namen addresses a diverse range of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. She has a particular interest in helping patients manage sleep disorders, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and relationship difficulties. To support her patients, she utilises a broad spectrum of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Additionally, she incorporates clinical hypnosis, life coaching, and emotional freedom techniques to offer a truly integrative therapeutic experience.

Dr. van Namen completed her academic training at the University of Wollongong, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology in 1995. She is fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, which operates under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Furthermore, she is an active member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc, ensuring her practice remains aligned with the highest professional and ethical standards.