PRIMARY PATHWAYS
Choose individual EMDR or couples therapy
I’m Michael Elwan, an Accredited Social Worker offering online individual EMDR and couples therapy across Australia. I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use the method in my couples work.
RELATED PATHWAYS
Which therapy page should I read?
Individual EMDR therapy
EMDR is the approach I offer to new individual therapy clients. I completed advanced EMDR training directly with Graham Taylor, a pioneer of EMDR in Australia, through Therapist Training. Graham trained with EMDR founder Francine Shapiro and helped deliver Australia’s first EMDR training in 1992.
Read about individual EMDR therapy →
Gottman Method couples therapy
I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy, developed by clinical psychologists Dr John Gottman and Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman. It draws on more than 50 years of relationship research, and The Gottman Institute reports that the method has helped more than 100,000 couples.
Read about Gottman Method couples therapy →
The pages below explain the service in more detail if you prefer Arabic or are seeking help with grief or anger.
NDIS psychosocial social work is a separate service, with its own scope, funding and referral process.
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Therapy in Arabic, English or both
You can move between Arabic and English during appointments. The Arabic-speaking counsellor page explains the language options for individual EMDR and couples therapy, including the current fees and what to expect.
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Support with grief or anger
Read about grief and loss counselling online or anger management counselling. Both are individual EMDR pathways, beginning with assessment of whether the approach fits your concerns. They are not separate fixed-price courses or packages.
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NDIS and practical information
NDIS psychosocial social work has a separate service scope and funding enquiry process. Private therapy does not require a GP referral, and Medicare rebates are not available. The Privacy Policy explains confidentiality and record-keeping.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Awards & Recognition
2025 AASW National Excellence Awards
Social Worker of the Year
Winner
2025 WA Mental Health Award
Lived Experience Impact & Inspiration
Winner
2026 Suicide Prevention Australia WA LiFE Award
Outstanding Contribution Individual
WA recipient
2026 Western Australian Multicultural Awards
Outstanding Individual Achievement
Winner