Meet your therapist

Michael Duncan

he/him

I am a counsellor supporting people to move toward greater wholeness within themselves and to live a fulfilling life. I am located in central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, and I currently offer therapy online.

My approach is person-centred, which means that the therapeutic relationship is informed by who you are and who you want to become. I offer a safe, collaborative and non-pathologising space in which you are free to share your story.

At our practise, we include the whole of you in our approach - body, mind, heart and beyond. Come as you are, everything is welcome.

As a life long artist, I have always placed importance on creativity in life. Although I am not formally trained as an art therapist, I often like to work with the imagination in therapy. Additionally, I have been deeply influenced by Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and in Polyvagal Theory for nervous system regulation.

Please view the resources tab for more information regarding these approaches to see if they are suitable for what you need.

Areas of interest

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Self-esteem

  • Grief and loss

  • Stress & burnout

  • Relationships and boundaries

  • Emotional regulation

  • Identity and sense of self

  • Personal development and growth

  • Spirituality and belonging

  • Values clarification and meaning making

Qualifications

  • Graduate Diploma of Counselling - Australian College of Applied Psychology

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts - The University of Melbourne

Therapeutic Models

  • Person Centred Therapy (PCT)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)

  • Polyvagal Theory

  • Attachment Theory

  • Integral Theory

  • Breathwork and somatic embodiment

If you feel psychotherapy might be right for you and you wish to take that first step, book your free 15 minute phone consultation and I will be happy to answer any questions you have about the process. There is no obligation to make a booking after this initial free call.

Rates

1 hour session (online) - $130

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