Michelle Yang, ACA
Experienced Australian counsellor for relationships and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety support
- Couples communication and trust
- Speaks Mandarin and Cantonese
About Michelle Yang
Michelle Yang is a counsellor based in Australia with nine years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds the ACA credential, a professional counselling credential in Australia that reflects formal training and membership in a recognized association. Michelle offers practical, empathetic support for stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, career difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and other issues such as sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, and ADHD.
She works collaboratively with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional intimacy, and she also provides individual coaching and support for coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and a variety of complex situations including adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, chronic illness, and blended family dynamics. Michelle draws on evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients build skills and find clearer direction amid uncertainty.
Recognising that taking the first step can require courage, Michelle aims to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space for people to begin their work. She communicates in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese to better meet the needs of diverse clients across Australia.
She works collaboratively with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional intimacy, and she also provides individual coaching and support for coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and a variety of complex situations including adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, chronic illness, and blended family dynamics. Michelle draws on evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients build skills and find clearer direction amid uncertainty.
Recognising that taking the first step can require courage, Michelle aims to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space for people to begin their work. She communicates in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese to better meet the needs of diverse clients across Australia.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Yang have?
Michelle Yang has nine years of professional experience working with individuals and couples on a wide range of concerns.
Is Michelle Yang a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the ACA credential, a professional counselling credential in Australia.
In which languages does Michelle Yang provide therapy?
Michelle provides therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Where is Michelle Yang located?
Michelle is located in Australia.
How can I work with Michelle Yang as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Yang work with international clients?
Michelle Yang does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Yang cost?
Cost can vary depending on factors such as your location and Michelle’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to stay engaged in meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and patterns that hold people back from valued goals.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional needs and patterns. It can be useful for couples work, intimacy-related concerns, abandonment and attachment issues, and rebuilding trust after relational wounds.
Michelle works collaboratively with each person to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the process, and she helps clients explore options and adjust the plan as they learn together.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These flexible formats support different communication styles and allow therapy to continue when in-person visits are not practical, while maintaining the same focus on skill building, emotional processing, and practical problem solving.