Integrated Health Specialists

Our psychologist, Michelle van Namen has over 30 years experience helping clients to improve their mental health, overcome life’s challenges, and improve overall quality of life. 

Often, people fall into the trap of believing that everyone else has it all together, or that they must be crazy if they need to see a counsellor or psychologist. Truth is, the majority of people could really benefit from therapy, as there is no shame in wishing to improve one’s quality of life.

It takes courage and self-responsibility to confront your problems and seek professional help to fix them. With the right support, people can move forward.

Michelle has the skills and experience needed to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your challenging situation, and guidance on how to move forward. You can find the resources and resilience to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life, instead of continuing to struggle along.

Holistic Counselling

A holistic approach to counselling looks at a person as a whole. It views the mind, body, and spirit as fundamentally interconnected and regards physiological and psychological symptoms as parts of a greater whole. 

The goal of holistic counselling is not just to treat symptoms, but to find the underlying causes that lead to those symptoms. As this approach views human problems as opportunities for growth and development, it acknowledges that each client is a unique individual with the potential to become a mature, fulfilled, and flourishing individual.

In her role as a holistic psychologist, Michelle will help you develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion, helping you identify potential solutions and strategies to improve your quality of life. 

During your first session, Michelle aims to understand your current situation, symptoms, and desired outcomes. Additionally, it is an opportunity for you and Michelle to meet and discuss working together in the future. 

Her suggested treatment plan will be provided at the end of the session. Also, she will tell you approximately how many counselling sessions you will need and what outcome you can expect. 

Counselling services for adults are available in the following areas:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Low self-esteem
• Perfectionism
• Stress management
• Weight loss
• Relationships
• Trauma ....and many more

If you are looking for a best-practice, compassionate and non-judgemental psychologist on the Gold Coast, please contact our clinic.

Testimonials from Previous Clients

“My experience with Michelle was absolutely life changing. Michelle's knowledge and techniques were incredible in helping me work towards the life I want. I feel much happier and more myself after completing her program and she's given me the confidence to continue improving my mental health. I couldn't recommend Michelle enough” - Tim

“Words cannot express the gratitude i feel for Michelle.  She has totally changed the way i see and treat myself and the relationships that i have with family and friends.
Michelle has helped me to become a more balanced, confident, happy and peaceful individual, a far cry from the person i was when i first met her.  She has changed my life in so many ways and i cannot recommend her highly enough.  If you are struggling with issues in your life that are impacting you in a negative way and stopping you from being the person you truly want to be please contact Michelle.  She is a truly wonderful human being and i will be forever grateful to her for the help and skills she has given me to lead a more rewarding and fulfilled life that i have always wanted for myself :) Thank you!!” - Raquel Tyson

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