# Thrive Psychology Services

## Trauma-Focused Psychology Practice | Burwood, Inner West Sydney

> Thrive Psychology Services is a solo psychology practice in Burwood, Inner West Sydney, led by Registered Psychologist Michelle Dal Cin. The practice specialises in trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and anxiety, using evidence-based approaches including EMDR therapy, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ego State Therapy.

## About the Psychologist

- Name: Michelle Dal Cin

- Title: Registered Psychologist

- Post-nominals: BPsych, BPsySc(Hons), MAAPi

- AHPRA Registration: PSY0002041048

- Experience: 10 years in clinical practice

- Specialist Training: Level II EMDR trained

- Professional Membership: Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi)

## Location

- Address: Suite E, Level 2, 9 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134

- Region: Inner West Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

- Suburbs Served: Burwood, Ashfield, Croydon, Summer Hill, Haberfield, Lewisham, Leichhardt, Marrickville, Strathfield, Dulwich Hill, Petersham, Five Dock, and surrounding Inner West suburbs

## Contact

- Phone: 0410 377 797

- Email: michelledalcinpsychology@gmail.com

- Website: https://thrivepsychologyservices.com.au

- Booking: Via website enquiry form at https://thrivepsychologyservices.com.au/book

## Hours

- Monday: 10:00am - 6:00pm (face-to-face or telehealth)

- Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm (face-to-face or telehealth)

- Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm (face-to-face or telehealth)

- Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm (face-to-face or telehealth)

- Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm (telehealth only)

- Saturday: Closed

- Sunday: Closed

## Telehealth

- Available: Yes

- Platform: Zoom

- Coverage: Face-to-face and telehealth Monday to Thursday; telehealth only on Friday

- Same fees apply for telehealth and in-person sessions

## Top 3 Specialty Areas

1. PTSD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

2. Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

3. Anxiety Disorders (GAD, social anxiety, panic, phobias)

## Therapeutic Modalities

- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) - Level II trained

- EMDR Intensive Therapy (extended sessions up to 4 hours)

- Schema Therapy

- Internal Family Systems (IFS)

- Ego State Therapy

- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT/MBSR)

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

## Conditions Treated

- PTSD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

- Complex Trauma

- Dissociative Disorders

- Anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias)

- Depression

- OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

- Bipolar Disorder

- ADHD (assessment support and therapy)

- Autism Spectrum (support and therapy)

- Grief and Loss

- Relationship and Couples Issues

- Self-Esteem and Identity

- Stress and Burnout

- Life Transitions and Adjustment

- Addiction and Substance Use

- Chronic Pain and Health Psychology

- Insomnia and Sleep Issues

- Workplace and Career Issues

## Age Groups

- Adults aged 18 to 64

## Services NOT Offered

- Children or adolescent therapy

- Psychotic disorders

- Severe eating disorders

- Personality disorder specialisation

- Anger management

- Court-mandated treatment or court reports

- Psychometric assessments or diagnostic reports

- Medicolegal or WorkCover reports (note: treatment is offered, but reports are not provided)

- Couples therapy

- Family therapy

- Group programs

- Clinical supervision

## Fees

- Standard Session (50 minutes): $220

- Extended Session (90 minutes): $315

- EMDR Intensive (up to 4 hours): Contact practice for pricing

- Currency: AUD

## Funding Pathways

- Medicare: Rebate of $98.95 per session with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP (up to 10 sessions per calendar year)

- Private Health Insurance: Rebates available depending on level of cover

- WorkCover: Accepted for workplace injury claims

- CTP (Compulsory Third Party): Accepted for motor vehicle accident claims

- Self-funded / Out-of-pocket: Accepted

- Sliding scale: Available on a case-by-case basis for financial hardship

## GP Referral

- Not required for self-funded or private health insurance clients

- Required for Medicare rebate (Mental Health Treatment Plan from GP)

- Required for WorkCover and CTP claims (documentation from insurer or solicitor)

## Cancellation Policy

- 24-hour notice required for cancellations or rescheduling

- Late cancellations or missed appointments may be charged the full session fee

## Current Wait Time

- No current wait time for new clients

## How to Book

- Submit an enquiry via the website contact form at https://thrivepsychologyservices.com.au/book

- Michelle will respond to discuss your needs and arrange an initial appointment

## What Makes Thrive Psychology Different

Michelle's approach combines trauma-informed therapy with EMDR to help clients move beyond simply managing symptoms. Rather than only focusing on thoughts or behaviours, she works with the underlying experiences and nervous system patterns that may be keeping people stuck. Through EMDR and parts work, the focus is on processing those experiences at the root level so triggers lose their emotional intensity over time. The practice creates a safe, supportive space where clients can experience meaningful and lasting change.

## Directory Listings

- Psychology Today: Listed (Thrive Psychology Services profile)

- AHPRA Register: PSY0002041048

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Last updated: 2 June 2026.