Michelle Zabczyk

Psychologist BPsych, GradDipEd (School Psych) AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Senior Psychologist

AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Michelle is a warm, empathetic, and highly collaborative Registered Psychologist with extensive experience spanning educational, organizational, and private practice settings. This diverse background gives her a deep, practical understanding of the unique academic, professional, and personal pressures individuals navigate at different stages of life.

Michelle is known for her work with adolescents (15+) and adults. She focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships, providing a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their concerns. Michelle believes in working collaboratively with her clients, empowering them to gain a clearer understanding of their challenges and helping them make positive, lasting changes to their mental health and wellbeing.

She is experienced in helping individuals break free from cycles of anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism, with a particular passion for working one-on-one with clients to navigate relationship difficulties and unpack how interpersonal stress impacts self-esteem, confidence, and identity. Whether guiding clients through significant life transitions—such as career shifts, family changes, or separation—Michelle provides a collaborative, empowering space to foster lasting wellbeing.

Michelle is known for her strong ability to build therapeutic alliances. She provides an ethical, client-centred, and supportive environment for adolescents and adults. By collaborating effectively with GPs, psychiatrists, and multidisciplinary teams, she ensures that every client receives coordinated and high-quality care

Therapeutic Approach

Michelle utilises a range of evidence-based therapies tailored to the individual needs of her clients. She is particularly skilled in:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT-informed)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Gottman Method Therapy (Couples)
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Practices
  • Trauma Informed Therapy

Whether supporting professionals in high-pressure careers or students navigating the stresses of exams and study, Michelle’s approach is always attentive and collaborative. She has a particular interest in helping clients manage life transitions—be it in work, relationships, or personal identity—and supports those navigating separation, loss of trust, and significant life changes.

Couple Therapy and Gottman Method Therapy

With over a decade of experience, Michelle utilizes the research-based Gottman Method to help partners disarm conflicting communication and increase intimacy. Having completed  Level 2 training, she focuses on building a “Sound Relationship House” by replacing defensiveness and criticism with healthy dialogue. This structured framework is ideal for couples navigating communication breakdowns, life transitions, or a loss of connection. Michelle works collaboratively with partners to manage “solvable” problems and navigate perpetual issues without escalation. Her approach provides a balanced, non-judgmental space to rebuild trust and shared meaning within the relationship. This specialised training, combined with her extensive clinical background, empowers couples to make positive, lasting changes.

Michelle supports individuals across a broad range of presentations, categorised below:

Mood, Anxiety & Stress

  • Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Panic Attacks
  • Depression and “Stuckness”
  • Stress Management and Perfectionism
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
  • Phobias and Sleep Difficulties

Life Transitions & Relationships

  • Relationship issues (Marital, Pre-marital, Infidelity, and Non-monogamy)
  • Divorce, Separation, and Family Conflict
  • Grief, Loss, and Adjustment Disorders
  • Career Guidance and Work-related matters
  • Parenting support and Peer Relationships

Neurodiversity & Development

  • ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger’s)
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • School-related issues and Study Stress
  • Behavioural issues and Chronic Impulsivity

Identity & Wellbeing

  • LGBTQIA+, Gender Identity, and Transgender support
  • Self-esteem, Body Positivity, and Weight Management
  • Eating Disorders and Psychosomatic symptoms
  • Men’s and Women’s health issues

Complex Health & Addictions

  • Chronic Pain and Illness (including Cancer support)
  • Substance Use, Gambling, and Internet/Video Game addiction
  • Domestic Abuse and Trauma recovery
  • Co-dependency and Emotional Regulation

Surgical Readingess Assessments

Psychological evaluations for individuals considering Bariatric (weight loss) surgery or Cosmetic procedures. These assessments focus on emotional readiness, managing expectations, and identifying support needs to ensure the best possible post-surgical outcomes.

Key Training HighlightsKey Training Highlights

  • Bachelor of Psychology – Murdoch University
  • Graduate Diploma of Education (School Psychology) – University of Western Australia
  • Gottman Method Therapy – Level 1 and Level 2 Pending (current May 2026)
  • Trauma-Informed Practice – Integrating safety and empowerment into clinical care