Michaela Rizqallah

Counsellor

English

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Michaela Rizqallah is a dedicated counselling professional with a strong foundation in person-centred and trauma-informed practice. She brings a compassionate, grounded approach to her work, supporting individuals to feel heard, respected, and empowered in their therapeutic journey. Michaela has experience working within community and support-based settings, where she integrates counselling frameworks with practical, strengths-based interventions to meet diverse client needs.

Her clinical interests include emotional regulation, mental health recovery, and supporting individuals navigating complex life circumstances. Michaela is particularly skilled in building rapport and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces that foster trust and openness. She values collaboration and works alongside clients to identify goals, enhance resilience, and promote meaningful change.

Known for her reliability, empathy, and strong ethical practice, Michaela maintains a reflective approach to her work and is committed to ongoing professional development. She demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling her to work effectively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Michaela is passionate about supporting individuals to achieve improved wellbeing and autonomy, and she brings both professionalism and genuine care to her role in the counselling field.

I work with:

Individuals, Couples

I offer therapy in:

English

Education

Master of Counselling (2025) Grad Dip. Counselling (2024) Diploma Counselling (2019) Bach. Degree Science, Registered Nursing (2000)

Registrations and Memberships

  • Australian Counselling Association

Payments:

Self-funded

I can support you with:

Chronic IllnessCoping SkillsDivorceDomestic ViolenceMarital and PremaritalMarriage and Couples IssuesBurnoutParentingPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSelf EsteemSleep or InsomniaWomen's IssuesAddictionDepressionStressLife TransitionsADHDCareerFamily ConflictTrauma and PTSDGrief and LossEmotional DisturbanceAnxietyBipolarLGBTQI+Academic PressureAdjustmentAlcohol and Other DrugsAngerAutismBorderline Personality (BPD)

My approaches include:

Gottman MethodMindfulness-BasedMotivational InterviewingPerson-CentredCouple TherapySolution Focused Brief (SFBT)Strength-BasedAcceptance and Commitment (ACT)InterpersonalSchema TherapyEMDRTrauma FocusedMulticulturalDialectical (DBT)Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)Compassion FocusedCulturally SensitiveEclecticEmotionally FocusedFamily / Marital

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with Michaela Rizqallah at Equana Minds

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