Michelle Buggy
Pronouns - She | Her
Michelle is a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist (PACFA), Art Therapist
&
is a trained and registered in EMDR therapist (EMDRAA)
Couples Relationship Counsellor
& DBT practitioner with 22 years experience working in the mental health sector and community health.
**
About how Michelle practices;
Michelle is a registered psychotherapist, experienced EMDR practitioner, relationship counsellor, art therapist & DBT practitioner with over 24 years’ experience working in the mental health sector.
She practices with PACFA and EMDRAA membership.
Michelle also provides Relationship Therapy to clients, utilising Level 1 training in Gottman Relationship Therapy.
She applies the Gottman therapeutic modality, including the Gottman Relationship Check-up.
Michelle assists couples to disarm conflict with effective communication; increase intimacy, respect & empathy, through supporting a heightened sense understanding.
For more information regarding structure for Couples Relationship Counselling, and variations of fees please inquire.
For individual work, Michelle uses a client centred approach, exploring personal meaning and facilitating behavioural change using psychotherapeutic interventions and a diverse range of evidence-based techniques.
Michelle also utilises EMDR for desensitising trauma memories & related symptoms and tools for personal understanding, self-soothing, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation for an integrated approach to individual's needs.
EMDR works with a specific evidence-based protocol for optimal benefits. Inquires welcome for more information.
Michelle aims to empower the individual. Coupled with personal narrative work and creative expression,
Michelle aims to create deeper personal understanding, a sense of belonging, and develop an improved sense of connection to others and the self. Michelle is experienced working with adults and adolescents who present with Trauma (PTSD) Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction & Stress.
Michelle also offers Perinatal Mental Health counselling and birth trauma work. Michelle tailors her therapeutic approach from training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Trauma Informed Care.
She is also influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) foundations for internal narrative work to support behavioural change and trauma issues.
For young clients, Michelle utilises creative interventions (e.g., art therapy) and behavioural skills-based education for the client to practice out of session.
Available
Tuesdays and (every second) Wednesday (9.00am – 7.00pm) – In Private Practice
@
Torquay Medical Hub
Suite 1, Level 1 (or 1st Floor), 1-3 Cylinders Drive Torquay VIC 3228
https://www.scmbh.com.au/
Fee structure
As a Clinical Psychotherapist, Michelle does NOT provide a Medicare Rebate with Mental Health Care Plan. However, fees are in line with Gap costs (after Medicare rebates) with many providers
EMDR session - $200 for a 90 min
Individual Consult Fee: $100 –out of pocket / 55 min session
Relationship Counselling – Couples therapy $200 per 90min consultation
More information given to breakdown of 'session & fee structure'
specific to EMDR & Couples counselling detailed on inquiry
A concession rate can be negotiated for those who require it.
Late Cancellation Fee <24hrs notice: $80 - full fee for 5/6pm apt
Available Tuesdays & Wednesdays at
Surf Coast Mind Body Health
SCMBH
@ Torquay Medical Hub 9.00am - 7.00pm
Health Fund Rebates Available for
Medibank private
AHM health Insurance
And ARHG Rebates ( Aust Regional Health Group)
- including Police Health, St Lukes Health, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund & Emergency Services Health
Late Cancellation Fee for <24hrs notice: $80
Late Cancellation Fee for 5pm or 6pm appts: Full Consult Fee
NDIS fee - $193.99 Item code 15_056_0128_1_3
Billing line; National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS):
15_056_0128_1_3 Other Therapy - Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy
And/Or Training (Incl. AT) - Other Therapy
*
Michelle works with
NDIS support coordinator, referrals with Plan referrals, Self-referred and GP referrals welcomed.
For bookings;
www.scmbh.com.au or [email protected]
Michelle Buggy InformEmotion - ph. 0417 168 070
A note from Michelle....
I would love to meet and work with you.
I’m curious to understand what you think you might need to improve your wellness.
With a back ground in mental health, working with people of all ages, strengths, challenges life changes and life crises, I have a wide range of therapeutic & counselling skills to offer you tools for self-care, integration of challenging experiences and to assist healing.
I am a PACFA accredited Psychotherapist (with Clinical Membership), with a MA (Art Therapy) and over 20 years’ experience working in Mental Health and Community Services as an Art therapist.
I am trained & a registered EMDR trauma informed therapist.
I have delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & worked doing individual EMDR & EMDR psycho-education in a hospital setting.
Most recently I have worked at a Private psychiatric hospital as an Art Therapist, psychotherapist and psycho-educator, running inpatient and outpatient groups, with clients struggling with Eating Disorders, addictive behaviours I have experience in working with people who have been diagnosed with a range of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety mood disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders.
AND I AM A GREAT LISTENER
I am passionate fostering a sense of connection with others and self.
I believe whenever we feel disharmony or a need for change is a pivotal time to create personal understanding for personal ease. I support and validate experience using art and storytelling as an expressive tool.
Warm Regards, Michelle
Art Therapist and Psychotherapist
EMDR trained, Couples Counsellor & Psychotherapy Educator
PACFA Reg. Clinical Registration No. 26800
InformEmotion
Informemotion acknowledges the Wadawurrung Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Pronouns - She | Her
Michelle is a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist (PACFA), Art Therapist
&
is a trained and registered in EMDR therapist (EMDRAA)
Couples Relationship Counsellor
& DBT practitioner with 22 years experience working in the mental health sector and community health.
**
About how Michelle practices;
Michelle is a registered psychotherapist, experienced EMDR practitioner, relationship counsellor, art therapist & DBT practitioner with over 24 years’ experience working in the mental health sector.
She practices with PACFA and EMDRAA membership.
Michelle also provides Relationship Therapy to clients, utilising Level 1 training in Gottman Relationship Therapy.
She applies the Gottman therapeutic modality, including the Gottman Relationship Check-up.
Michelle assists couples to disarm conflict with effective communication; increase intimacy, respect & empathy, through supporting a heightened sense understanding.
For more information regarding structure for Couples Relationship Counselling, and variations of fees please inquire.
For individual work, Michelle uses a client centred approach, exploring personal meaning and facilitating behavioural change using psychotherapeutic interventions and a diverse range of evidence-based techniques.
Michelle also utilises EMDR for desensitising trauma memories & related symptoms and tools for personal understanding, self-soothing, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation for an integrated approach to individual's needs.
EMDR works with a specific evidence-based protocol for optimal benefits. Inquires welcome for more information.
Michelle aims to empower the individual. Coupled with personal narrative work and creative expression,
Michelle aims to create deeper personal understanding, a sense of belonging, and develop an improved sense of connection to others and the self. Michelle is experienced working with adults and adolescents who present with Trauma (PTSD) Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Addiction & Stress.
Michelle also offers Perinatal Mental Health counselling and birth trauma work. Michelle tailors her therapeutic approach from training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Trauma Informed Care.
She is also influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) foundations for internal narrative work to support behavioural change and trauma issues.
For young clients, Michelle utilises creative interventions (e.g., art therapy) and behavioural skills-based education for the client to practice out of session.
Available
Tuesdays and (every second) Wednesday (9.00am – 7.00pm) – In Private Practice
@
Torquay Medical Hub
Suite 1, Level 1 (or 1st Floor), 1-3 Cylinders Drive Torquay VIC 3228
https://www.scmbh.com.au/
Fee structure
As a Clinical Psychotherapist, Michelle does NOT provide a Medicare Rebate with Mental Health Care Plan. However, fees are in line with Gap costs (after Medicare rebates) with many providers
EMDR session - $200 for a 90 min
Individual Consult Fee: $100 –out of pocket / 55 min session
Relationship Counselling – Couples therapy $200 per 90min consultation
More information given to breakdown of 'session & fee structure'
specific to EMDR & Couples counselling detailed on inquiry
A concession rate can be negotiated for those who require it.
Late Cancellation Fee <24hrs notice: $80 - full fee for 5/6pm apt
Available Tuesdays & Wednesdays at
Surf Coast Mind Body Health
SCMBH
@ Torquay Medical Hub 9.00am - 7.00pm
Health Fund Rebates Available for
Medibank private
AHM health Insurance
And ARHG Rebates ( Aust Regional Health Group)
- including Police Health, St Lukes Health, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund & Emergency Services Health
Late Cancellation Fee for <24hrs notice: $80
Late Cancellation Fee for 5pm or 6pm appts: Full Consult Fee
NDIS fee - $193.99 Item code 15_056_0128_1_3
Billing line; National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS):
15_056_0128_1_3 Other Therapy - Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy
And/Or Training (Incl. AT) - Other Therapy
*
Michelle works with
- NDIS
- Dept of Children services
- Self-referred
- GP & Psychiatrist referred
- Youth & Adult clients
- No Medicare rebates available
- Medibank Private rebates available
- And ARHG Rebates ( Aust Regional Health Group)
- includes Police Health, St Luke's Health, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund & Emergency Services Health
NDIS support coordinator, referrals with Plan referrals, Self-referred and GP referrals welcomed.
For bookings;
www.scmbh.com.au or [email protected]
Michelle Buggy InformEmotion - ph. 0417 168 070
A note from Michelle....
I would love to meet and work with you.
I’m curious to understand what you think you might need to improve your wellness.
With a back ground in mental health, working with people of all ages, strengths, challenges life changes and life crises, I have a wide range of therapeutic & counselling skills to offer you tools for self-care, integration of challenging experiences and to assist healing.
I am a PACFA accredited Psychotherapist (with Clinical Membership), with a MA (Art Therapy) and over 20 years’ experience working in Mental Health and Community Services as an Art therapist.
I am trained & a registered EMDR trauma informed therapist.
I have delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & worked doing individual EMDR & EMDR psycho-education in a hospital setting.
Most recently I have worked at a Private psychiatric hospital as an Art Therapist, psychotherapist and psycho-educator, running inpatient and outpatient groups, with clients struggling with Eating Disorders, addictive behaviours I have experience in working with people who have been diagnosed with a range of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety mood disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders.
AND I AM A GREAT LISTENER
I am passionate fostering a sense of connection with others and self.
I believe whenever we feel disharmony or a need for change is a pivotal time to create personal understanding for personal ease. I support and validate experience using art and storytelling as an expressive tool.
Warm Regards, Michelle
Art Therapist and Psychotherapist
EMDR trained, Couples Counsellor & Psychotherapy Educator
PACFA Reg. Clinical Registration No. 26800
InformEmotion
Informemotion acknowledges the Wadawurrung Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
