Michael Stone
Adult and Adolescent Psychologist
Michael is an experienced clinician with an array of knowledge from a variety of specialty areas of psychology. Michael has worked with individuals, community groups, government contractors, and multinational organisations to provide psychological problem-solving skills and resilience training.
Michael’s previous work experiences in the mining and construction sector, hospitality management, and specialised sport instruction, give Michael a unique insight and ability to relate to a diverse spectrum of people.
Michael has a passion for supporting people to realise and fulfil their potential and overcome the challenges they face. Michael has a proactive approach in his psychological service, with a focus on problem solving and goal setting. Michael’s ideology stems from the belief that while we cannot change our past, we can create a new future through adressing present patterns of behaviours and attitudes.
Michael utilises evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Integrative Therapy.
Special interest areas:
- Men’s Mental Health
- Depression and Anxiety
- PTSD
- Addictions
- Workplace Stress and Wellbeing
- Goal and Value Alignment
- Interpersonal Conflict
- Resilience and Coping Strategies
- Peak Performance Training for Sport and Corporations
- Organisational Development Strategies
- Mediation
- Assessment Design and Analysis