- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Mandarin Cantonese English
About Michelle
Michelle Yang is an ACA counsellor in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain and career difficulties. Michelle speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, skills practice and understanding patterns that keep problems going. She uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
Michelle also draws on attachment-based and client-centred approaches to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That can help when worries involve trust, closeness or emotional distance. She discusses how behaviour, expectations and communication interact.
People often come for help with sleep, low mood, self-esteem or coping after loss and trauma. She can also work on intimacy-related concerns, anger, parenting stress, caregiver burden and complications from chronic illness. Sessions address practical steps as well as emotional processing.
Michelle explains options clearly and aims to make the process easy to understand. She asks about what a person wants to change and works with them to set small, manageable targets. The focus is on usable strategies to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
How Michelle’s approaches fit with online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that fit personal values. It helps when anxiety and avoidance get in the way of the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood. Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try different strategies, and agree on what feels most helpful. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to a person’s needs and preferences rather than using one fixed method. Please confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow a quieter setting when that helps with focus, or let someone avoid camera use if that makes sessions easier to manage.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and career difficulties, as well as sleep, grief, trauma, self-esteem and ADHD related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that includes skills practice and discussion of patterns that maintain problems. Sessions mix talking and active exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in Australia.
What are her credentials and location?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and works from Australia.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.