Michelle Cremer
Michelle is a qualified Early Childhood teacher and Accredited Social Worker, recognised by the Australian Association of
Social Workers (AASW).
Michelle has extensive experience working with individuals, families, children, adolescents and vulnerable populations across a wide range of settings including early childhood care and education, schools, not-for-profit organisations, state and federal governments and private organisations.
In these settings, Michelle has provided and/or led services specialising in family and parenting support, psychological and emotional support, child protection and trauma-informed support.
Through her practice, Michelle aims to support each client in their ability to identify and develop their own strengths and goals and work collaboratively with them to achieve these goals. She holds a strong belief in an individual’s capacity to learn and grow throughout their lives and in doing so, adapt effectively to the ever-changing nature of life and the challenges it presents.
As a result, all clients can expect to receive an approach that is highly respectful, thoughtful and individualised to their psychological and well-being needs.
How Michelle can help:
ow Michelle can help:
Michelle is experienced in providing appropriate therapies to children, adolescents and adults. In doing so, she has a keen interest in promoting psychological and emotional health as a corner-stone of individual well-being and the role of individual, family and community systems to support this goal.
Michelle has a special interest in trauma and neurodevelopment, particularly as it relates to early childhood development and education. This includes support for adults who have experienced childhood trauma and their capacity to identify and navigate their own pathways to psychological health and wellness.
Michelle is also committed to supporting clients who may be experiencing isolated challenges in their lives such as workplace, family and/or relationship issues. This includes support for individuals experiencing either situational or ongoing experiences of mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression or other mental health concerns that may be impacting on daily functioning.
The provision of professional guidance and/or supervision to facilitate positivity and personal success in the workplace is also a priority for Michelle in her practice. She provides sessions tailored to individual needs and challenges, drawing on her extensive experience in a variety of workplace settings.
Types of Therapy used:
Michelle’s practice is informed and guided by a commitment to a number of key therapies and approaches including Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy, Strengths-Based practice, Ecological Systems Theory, Human Rights, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Her work is also heavily influenced by the principles of trauma-informed and evidence-based practice and the role of neurodevelopment, particularly as it relates to work with young children.
Modes of Therapy used:
Michelle offers sessions via the following modalities:
In-person attendance at the Esson Place Practice, Garran;
Tele-health services; and
Telephone
Professional Associations:
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Australian Early Childhood Association (AECA)
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)
Email: contact@thebutterflyproject.com.au
Phone Michelle: 0405 134 680