Psychologist in Redcliffe Peninsula
Warm, compassionate and experienced psychology for adults navigating life’s challenges
Michele Davidson supports adults across Redcliffe, Newport and the Redcliffe Peninsula with evidence-based psychology that creates space for healing, growth and lasting change.
Welcome, thank you for being here
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expected. Anxiety, stress, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, major life transitions and existential spiritual exploration can leave even the strongest people feeling overwhelmed.
At Michele Davidson Psychological Services, you’ll find a calm, supportive environment where you can slow down, feel heard and begin making sense of whatever has brought you here.
Meet REDCLIFFE psychologist Michele Davidson
Hi, I'm Michele.
I bring both professional expertise and genuine life experience to every session. As a mother and a grandmother, I understand the seasons of life in a way that goes beyond the textbook. My approach is client-centred, friendly and holistic, grounded in evidence-based therapy and delivered with real warmth.
I hold a BA (Honours), am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Social Science, and I’m also a Clinical Hypnotherapist. My career has taken me through educational and clinical settings in South Africa, hospital and private clinical settings in New Zealand and into private practice here in Australia, giving me a broad and grounded understanding of mental health across many stages of life.
I’m driven by empathy and a genuine desire to help people navigate their own journey, in a way that feels friendly, human and holistic. Every session is a sacred space, one that welcomes curiosity, exploration and consciousness.
"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you are right."
— Henry Ford
What Michelle Offers
One-on-one sessions built around you, your pace and your goals.
Michele offers individual psychology sessions for adults from her Newport, Redcliffe Peninsula private practice.
Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients with a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP.
Sessions offer:
- A safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions
- Practical strategies for navigating day-to-day challenges
- Room for genuine self-reflection and personal growth
- Tools that build long-term resilience and wellbeing
Areas of expertise
Support for the moments that matter most
Anxiety, panic disorder & OCD
Depression & mood-related disorders
Emotional regulation
Grief and loss
PTSD
Workplace stress & burnout
Parenting, pregnancy & postpartum
Existential exploration
Psycho-spiritual support
End of life emotional & psychological support
Clinical approach
A blend of evidence-based, holistic therapeutic modalities, tailored to you.
Michele draws on a range of evidence-based approaches to build a therapeutic plan that genuinely fits the person in front of her, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-based practices
- Motivational Interviewing
- Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Trauma-informed psychological therapies
Michele recognises the deep interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Her goal is always to offer support that’s practical, meaningful and rooted in genuine care.
What to expect
Individual psychology sessions are an opportunity to pause, reflect & move forward.
Psychology sessions provide the opportunity to better understand your experiences while developing practical strategies for everyday life.
Sessions may help you:
How to work together
Three simple steps to your first session
Reach out
Complete the contact form and share a little about what's brought you here, along with your preferred appointment times.
We'll be in touch
Michele will respond within 2 business days to offer an appointment time that suits your schedule.
Begin your sessions
Meet in person, online or via a home visit, whichever feels right for you. Every session moves at your pace and focuses on strategies you can start using straight away.
Referrals & rebates
Michele welcomes referrals from a range of pathways
While clients may choose to self-refer to psychological sessions, a GP referral is required to access Medicare rebates under a Mental Health Care Plan.
Michele welcomes referrals and clients from:
- Medicare (with a Mental Health Care Plan)
- DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs)
- NDIS
- QPS (Queensland Police Service) Self-Refer Network
- WorkCover
- Private health funds
- Self-referrals are always welcome
OUR CANCELLATION POLICY
We value your time & ours.
To ensure fairness to all clients receiving therapeutic support, a minimum of 48 hours notice is required to adjust or cancel a scheduled appointment. With sufficient notice, that time can be offered to another client who needs it.
Cancellations made within the 48-hour window are billed at 50% of the full session fee.
PROUDLY SUPPORTING REDCLIFFE PENINSULA
Your local psychologist, based in Newport.
Michele Davidson supports adults in Newport Queensland and across Redcliffe. Sessions are available in person at our Redcliffe location, online sessions are available for added flexibility, or via home visits where circumstances require it.
Frequently asked questions
No, a referral isn't required — though a GP Mental Health Care Plan may make you eligible for a Medicare rebate for 10 sessions. To access this, please visit your GP to arrange a referral.
50 minutes.
Fees vary depending on the referral type and vary year on year. Please email Michele directly for an up to date review of pricing.
Yes, home visits are available where necessary for clients across the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Yes, all sessions are conducted in a safe, confidential environment.
This varies depending on the client and their goals.