Michal Polonsky

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Qualifications

Master of Psychology (Clinical) – Tel Aviv University, Israel Bachelor of Arts of Behaviour Science Ben-Gurion University, Israel

Professional Experience

Michal is a warm and dedicated therapist, who is passionate about supporting her clients through all stages of life. Michal has been working with children, adolescents, adults and families with various mental health presentations such as anxiety, depression and mood disorders for over nine years. Michal is fully registered with the Australian regulatory agency AHPRA.

Before commencing her practice at New Vision Psychology, Michal worked in an NGO in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, working with disadvantaged youth and families, providing therapy, school counselling, and facilitating parenting courses and school programs.

Michal believes that therapy is an opportunity to gain a better understanding of one’s self in a professionally supportive environment. Michal sees that as a journey to relieve mental pain and improve wellbeing and personal growth.

In her therapeutic work, Michal likes to draw on eclectic therapy models such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Systemic Family Therapy, tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.

Michal is a Workcover (SIRA) registered psychologist

Counselling Style

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Integrative Therapy (Holistic approach)
Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindfulness Based Therapy

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Booking and Cancellation Policy

New Vision Psychology has a 24 hour cancellation policy which applies to all initial and follow up appointments. This is because we value the time of our psychologists.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment please call us on 1300 001 778 between 8:30am – 5:30pm between Monday and Saturday with at least 24 hours notice (and by Saturday if our appointment is on a Monday) otherwise the full fee will be charged.

We do not accept cancellations via text or email.
Prepayment is required for all online bookings and this payment is non refundable.
If you would like to reschedule your appointment you can do so with at least 24 hours notice.