What this support is for
I’m Michael Elwan, an Arabic-speaking counsellor and Accredited Social Worker. I offer online individual EMDR therapy and couples therapy across Australia, in Arabic, English or both. No GP referral is needed.
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​You may speak English comfortably but prefer Arabic when talking about distress, family or difficult experiences. You can move between languages as we work. We can discuss family, faith, culture and migration when these matter to you, without assuming what they mean to you.
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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. My training includes structured case consultation.
I was also named 2025 Social Worker of the Year at the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) National Excellence Awards.​
Session information
Sessions available in Arabic, English or both
Individual EMDR: $150 for 60 minutes, including your first appointment
WHAT TO EXPECT
Approach, process and boundaries
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The language offer
Sessions are available in Arabic, English, or both, supporting bilingual communication.
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Individual EMDR and couples therapy
EMDR is the modality I offer to new individual therapy clients. We begin with assessment and preparation. Couples therapy follows a separate assessment and therapy process.
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How bilingual sessions work
Bilingual sessions allow clients to move naturally between Arabic and English.
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Format and fees
Appointments take place online by secure video. Individual EMDR appointments are $150 for 60 minutes, including your first appointment.
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Cultural and clinical boundaries
Culture and faith remain contextual, while privacy and boundaries stay clear. You are welcome to raise concerns about privacy, including any community or professional connections, before starting. We can discuss confidentiality, its limits and any boundaries relevant to working together.
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Book or enquire
Book your first individual EMDR appointment or select couples therapy through the booking page. If you have a practical question about language, online sessions or booking, send a brief enquiry.
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