Navigate Your Inner Journey
Explore Who You Are, Become Who You Want to Be
Compassionate counselling for your mental health
Navigate Your Inner Journey
Explore Who You Are, Become Who You Want to Be
Compassionate counselling for your mental health
About River of the Mind Therapy
I’m Michelle, the heart behind River of the Mind Therapy. I support women, adolescents, and clients from CALD backgrounds as they navigate identity, self-image, relationships, and life’s challenges.
My approach is warm, honest, and grounded in trust. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, build self-understanding, and develop practical strategies for greater regulation, confidence, and connection.
Based in Melbourne, I’m especially passionate about supporting teens, adolescents, and women across all stages of life, helping clients navigate complex developmental and cultural transitions with insight, resilience, and care.
Special interests: identity and belonging, emotional regulation, eating and body image, adolescent wellbeing, and creative therapy approaches.
My areas of therapeutic focus
Eating Disorder
I provide a compassionate and supportive space to explore the emotional, psychological, and behavioural factors that contribute to disordered eating. With personalised guidance, you’ll be supported in building a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself. I work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach and, where needed, will refer to specialised health professionals such as GPs, dietitians, or psychiatrists to ensure you receive safe, holistic, and ethical care. Together, we’ll move toward healing, self-acceptance, and sustainable recovery.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness invites us to turn inward, to explore the layers of our inner world with curiosity and compassion. In doing so, we begin to see ourselves more clearly and cultivate a deeper sense of presence and peace. With gentle guidance and practical techniques, you can learn to ease stress and anxiety while nurturing a way of being that aligns with balance, clarity, and wellbeing.
Identity
Identity for adolescents is such an important and transitional time, by providing a supportive and affirming space for young people navigating questions around personal identity, including gender, sexuality, culture, and self-concept. Trained to work with adolescents through this critical stage of development, using evidence-based approaches to foster self-understanding, resilience, and emotional well-being. Helping teens and adolescents explore who they are in a nonjudgmental environment, address any associated mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression, and support them in building a strong and authentic sense of self.
Stress and Anxiety Management
Stress and anxiety are a natural part of life, but at times they can feel overwhelming. Having a supportive, safe space to reflect can make it easier to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to find ways forward. This space is here to help you make sense of your experiences and discover practical strategies for coping with life’s challenges.
Together, we’ll focus on strengthening your resilience, deepening self-awareness, and recognising the resources you already hold. Along the way, you’ll gain tools to approach stress and anxiety with greater clarity and confidence, so you can move through life with more steadiness and calm.
Personal Growth
I offer a supportive space to help you realise your potential and create a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, move past obstacles, and build self-awareness. With a personalised approach, you’ll develop resilience, set meaningful goals, and move toward greater confidence, clarity, and purpose—empowered to live more authentically.
