Meet the Team
Mitchell (Michelle) Chikwakukire
Psychologist
Mitchell is a registered psychologist who holds her Bachelor of Psychological Science from Griffith University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Deakin University. Additionally, Mitchell is a member of the Australian Psychology Society (APS).
Mitchell utilises an open and collaborative approach when working with individuals of varying backgrounds and circumstances. Mitchell has experience working with a range of mental health presentations in children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Mitchell’s experience has spanned between private practice, the not-for-profit sector and the aged-care setting.
With warmth and compassion, Mitchell has a flexible approach to therapy and addressing a client’s needs and primarily utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) strategies. Mitchell also draws upon techniques from Schema Therapy; Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Solution-Focused Therapy as well as Supportive Psychotherapy and Exploratory Psychotherapy.
● Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
● Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
● Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
● Schema Therapy
● Solution-Focused Therapy
● Supportive Psychotherapy
● Exploratory Psychotherapy.
● Major Depressive disorder and Dysthymia
● Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Specific Phobias.
● Life Transition and Adjustment
● Self-Exploration, self-esteem and self-improvement
● Trauma and stress related disorders including Adjustment disorders, Acute Stress
● Disorder, PTSD, Adverse childhood experiences and racial trauma.
● Adults
- Thursdays
- Fridays
Specialising in
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Schema Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Supportive Psychotherapy
Exploratory Psychotherapy
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