Miss Michelle Nortje

Clinical Psychologist

“Therapy aims to provide a safe and confidential space where a client can make meaning of their difficulties and goals in helpful way.”

About Me

Therapy provides a safe, confidential space to explore your unique experiences. Many clients come seeking clarity. Here, we collaboratively make meaning of difficult situations and personal goals. This process helps you gain fresh perspectives, transforming overwhelming feelings into clear, actionable steps. This approach suits those ready to understand themselves better, navigating life with renewed purpose.

Approach

I help you notice patterns and turn confusing emotions into small, doable steps, balancing quiet reflection with practical exploration so change feels manageable. Whether we meet in Sydney or online in English, sessions are paced to suit your rhythm—steady, focused and occasionally creative when a different angle helps. For parents and adults navigating anxiety, loss or relationship strain I combine careful assessment, reflective dialogue and simple between-session experiments to try what might shift things. Those seeking clarity and gradual, collaborative change tend to find this way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Sydney, Australia

Services

Services Offered:

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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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Dream Analysis
A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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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:

•All ages
•Individuals
•Parents
•Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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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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Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.
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Professional Title:

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Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

University of Johannesburg

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Michelle Nortje private practice

In-person & Online

Sydney, New South Wales

Australia