Whether you are coming to MHL Counselling for personal therapy or couples counselling, your first meeting with the counsellor will last about 50 minutes. Together, you and MHL will discuss your hopes in therapy where you will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about counselling and the psychotherapy process.

MHL Counselling provides professional counselling and therapy to anyone over the age of 18. We work on a completely confidential basis and you can find the details of our confidentiality agreement here.

If you would like to book an initial consultation then please either contact us through the form on each main area of therapy or through our contact section.

Michelle’s (MHL) expertise draws on a wide range of research, approaches and experience. In the early stages of her career she undertook additional training in theoretical models related to, relational psychodynamic and systemic methodologies. Then eventually expanding her training to incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT) . This is predominantly used when treating clients for their psychosexual health care concerns, though is also used in other therapies.

MHL offers a multidimensional therapeutic approach by incorporating several different modes of training (intra-psychic, intra-personal, inter-personal and behavioural approaches). She works with a diverse spectrum of clients, whose presenting concerns will take a variety of forms. She interweaves several grounded theory principles and methods to suit the preferences, personality and concerns of the client/s. These various theories and approaches can be offered to the individual or to a couple, dependent on circumstance.

It is important to recognise that these theories and approaches are just strategies. However, it is the unique relationship between the therapist and the client/s that makes the difference between whether these theories and approaches actually work or not.

Caring & Friendly Environment for Clients:

At MHL counselling it is important for all clients to feel welcomed into a warm and caring environment where confidentiality and privacy are assured.

It is also MHL policy to ensure that the individuality of the client is respected, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, culture, education and sexuality.

Booking Appointments:

Bookings for your Initial Consultation can be made by simply contacting MHL via telephone or email. All details can be found on the contact page of the website or clicking on the appropriate highlighted links.