Michelle Serisier , AASW

Michelle Serisier is an AASW social worker who focuses on helping women facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and the impacts of trauma. She writes and speaks simply, listens closely, and aims to help people find practical ways to use their own strengths. Michelle makes space for LGBT concerns and supports parents who are juggling care and daily pressure.

Michelle uses a person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed way of working. That means she starts by hearing your story and noticing what already helps you cope. Sessions are grounded in real skills and gentle challenge rather than jargon or labels.

She trained in counselling, psychology and holds a master of social work. With seven years of experience she has worked with a wide range of concerns including abandonment, body image and communication problems. Michelle also supports people dealing with addiction, eating issues, and separation or divorce.

In conversations she keeps things practical. Expect a mix of talking, reflecting and problem-solving. The aim is to build on your resilience and increase the tools you can use between sessions.

Michelle works with people in Australia and runs sessions in English. She offers several online formats to suit different needs and schedules. If you want a direct, empathetic counsellor who focuses on what helps you right now, Michelle may be a good fit.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Michelle draws on a person-centred approach that focuses on what matters to you and a strengths-based perspective that highlights your existing skills and resilience. Person-centred work means the conversation follows your pace and priorities, while strengths-based work looks for practical actions you can try between sessions.

She also uses trauma-informed principles to recognise how past distress affects current reactions and to tailor the pace of work accordingly. That approach helps when working through anxiety, relationship trauma or parenting stress by keeping sessions steady and paced to your comfort.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Michelle will work together with you to pick methods that match your goals and preferences, and she will adapt as those goals change. This is a collaborative effort where you help shape the plan and she supports the steps.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when you need it. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact and fit therapy into a busy life.