Michael

Mr Michael Grunwald

Registered Psychologist

I am a Registered General Psychologist and Counsellor based in the Inner West of Sydney, Australia, working with adults.

About Me

I offer a supportive space for adults in Inner West Sydney to explore life's challenges. As a Registered General Psychologist and Counsellor, I guide individuals through difficult emotions and transitions. We can work together to understand underlying patterns and develop practical strategies for well-being. My aim is to help you gain clarity and foster resilience. This approach suits those seeking grounded support to navigate personal growth.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, practical pace, mixing focused reflection with experiential techniques so you can notice patterns and practise new responses between meetings. Whether in my Inner West consulting room or via secure online appointments, I offer work in English and German and keep sessions collaborative and goal-oriented. When painful memories, grief or addictive patterns come up I use structured processing and grounding strategies to reduce overwhelm and build coping skills. This approach often suits adults facing transitions, loss or complex pasts who want clear, usable change.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychologist

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.

Qualifications


University of Sydney

University of Osnabrück

Jansen Newman Institute / Torrens University

Registrations


Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Psychologist

Service Area


Work in Progress Counselling

In-person & Online

Glebe

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia