- Stress and anxiety
- Career and relationships
- ACT and CBT approaches
About Michelle
Michelle Yang is an ACA counsellor in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties and career concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, intimacy issues and life changes.
Michelle keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now and helps people try small, doable changes. Conversations often focus on skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication and making clearer decisions about work and relationships.
Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods such as acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-based ideas and cognitive strategies. That means conversations can include noticing thoughts, practising new ways of relating and learning specific coping tools. Sessions balance talk with hands-on activities people can use between meetings.
Michelle works in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She has supported people dealing with sleep issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem struggles and ADHD-related challenges. She also takes on concerns connected to chronic illness, caregiving stress and blended family dynamics.
People meet her to sort through next steps after a life change, to handle workplace stress, or to repair trust and communication in close relationships. The first sessions usually focus on setting clear goals and simple strategies to test out. If you want to try therapy, Michelle asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative ways of thinking to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can help with intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. Michelle works collaboratively to figure out what fits a person's goals and preferences. That might mean starting with practical CBT strategies, then adding acceptance work or attachment-focused exercises as issues become clearer.
The practical benefits of online sessions include making it easier to fit appointments into busy days and reducing travel time. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins between in-person sessions or follow-ups after big life changes. Session format details are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking to ensure they fit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and career difficulties, plus grief, trauma, sleep problems and ADHD-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, combining acceptance and commitment ideas with attachment and cognitive methods to build coping skills and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
Michelle has nine years of professional experience working in Australia with adults facing a range of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.