Michelle Chen

Counsellor

English Mandarin - 普通话

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Hi there! I’m an ACA-registered bilingual counsellor, and I’m here to walk alongside you through life’s diverse chapters. With over 250 hours of clinical experience, I work closely with children, young adults, and seniors, helping them navigate relationship and emotional challenges, stress and anxiety, parenting, major life transitions, and trauma.


My practice is rooted in a Strength-Based approach, blending evidence-based techniques from CBT, ACT, Trauma-informed Care, and Motivational Interviewing. I focus on building your resilience and self-empowerment, equipping you with the tools to thrive independently beyond therapy.


On a more personal note, my own journey began at age 14 when I moved to Melbourne alone as an international student. This experience shaped my deep appreciation for the courage it takes to face new beginnings. Today, I’m happily building my own small family here, also shared with my two beloved cats, Judy and Lucas—my “little therapists” who are always happy to say hi online! To recharge, I love painting, crafting, and immersing myself in nature for my own mindfulness moments.

Whether I’m exploring a new travel destination or enjoying a quiet night in with a good show, these experiences keep me grounded. I look forward to meeting you and supporting your journey toward healing.

I work with:

Individuals

I offer therapy in:

English, Mandarin - 普通话

Education

Master of Counselling (2025) Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (2023)

Registrations and Memberships

  • Australian Counselling Association

Payments:

Self-funded, Private Health Insurance

Private Health Insurance

BUPA

I can support you with:

DivorceLife CoachingMarital and PremaritalMarriage and Couples IssuesBurnoutParentingPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSelf EsteemWomen's IssuesAddictionDepressionStressLife TransitionsADHDCareerFamily ConflictTrauma and PTSDEmotional DisturbanceAnxietyLGBTQI+Academic PressureAdjustmentAlcohol and Other DrugsAngerAutism

My approaches include:

Gottman MethodMindfulness-BasedMotivational InterviewingParent-Child InteractionPerson-CentredSolution Focused Brief (SFBT)Strength-BasedAcceptance and Commitment (ACT)EMDRTrauma FocusedAttachment-basedCognitive Behavioural (CBT)Emotionally Focused

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with Michelle Chen at Equana Minds

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