Kirby Michaelides
Social Worker, MA (she, her)
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If you’ve found yourself here, I’m guessing life has become harder than it needs to be.
Perhaps you’ve spent years trying harder, only to wonder why it never seemed to get any easier. Maybe you’ve become incredibly good at coping, while privately feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve spent your life feeling misunderstood, or perhaps someone you love is struggling and you don’t know how to reach them anymore.
Whatever has brought you here, I’m glad you found your way.
I’m Kirby. For almost twenty years I’ve had the privilege of helping people understand themselves more deeply—not by reducing them to a diagnosis, but by understanding the many experiences, relationships, environments and strengths that have shaped who they are.
Today I lead a specialist practice.
You do not need to have the right words, a clear explanation or all the answers before you reach out.
Therapy can begin exactly where you are. My role is to meet you there with warmth, curiosity and genuine care, and help you make sense of what has not yet made sense.
You do not have to keep carrying this alone.
Call or Email Kirby Michaelides (Sullivan) now for a free 15 minute consultation - (08) 7008 9538
Let's Connect (08) 7008 9538
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer Kirby Michaelides (Sullivan)
Social Worker, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9538
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Kirby Michaelides
- In Practice for 15 years
- Social work, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural, Bach Social Work, Grad Dip CBT, Bach Psych Sci (20
- Certificate from Evergreen Certifications ADHD advanced certified clinical services provider / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kirby Michaelides (Sullivan)
Social Worker, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9538
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- ADHD
- Relationship Issues
- Parenting
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Image
- Career Guidance
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parent Coaching
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Kirby Michaelides (Sullivan)
Social Worker, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9538
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Kirby Michaelides (Sullivan)
Social Worker, MA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7008 9538