Michael L. T. Cheung

BSci (Psych) · GradDipPsych · BPsych (Hons) · DipPsychPrac

Culturally responsive therapy across the lifespan, in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

SpeaksEnglish, Cantonese, Mandarin
SessionsIn person (Parramatta) · Telehealth (video) · Phone sessions
In the practiceWed
Experience8+ years

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About Michael

Michael Cheung is a Consultant Psychologist who works with adolescents and adults experiencing emotional, social, behavioural and mental health difficulties.

He has worked across private, public, research and community settings, including Beyond Blue, Lifeline, headspace, disability services, universities, the Department of Health and Quitline.

Having spent much of his life overseas, Michael brings a culturally responsive approach, and he works with people across the lifespan, from young adolescents to older adults. He has a particular interest in life transitions.

He works collaboratively towards each person's goals, using psychometric assessment and evidence-based therapies including CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, ACT and mindfulness. His work pays attention to the mind–body connection and to compassion for self and others, with a focus on building resilience and stronger relationships.

Michael offers sessions in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Works with

Ages

Adolescents 13–17 Young adults 18–24 Adults 25–64

Sees

Individuals Couples

Areas of practice

Anxiety & mood 10

Trauma, abuse & violence 7

Relationships & family 4

Grief, health & body 2

Stress, work & self 10

ADHD, autism & learning 3

Addiction & complex mental health 6

Identity & sexuality 2

Reports, legal & third party 3

How Michael works

Therapy approaches

Relaxation training

Funding accepted

Medicare (Mental Health Treatment Plan)Private or self-funded NDIS (self- or plan-managed)Workers compensation (SIRA, icare)CTP (motor accident)Comcare

Rebates, gap fees and what to bring are on Fees & rebates.

Reports & turnaround

Usual timing, once we have what the report needs:

GP or referrer letter: 1–2 weeks
Centrelink report: 2–3 weeks
Carer Payment or Allowance report: 2–3 weeks

A guide, not a guarantee. Most reports need one or more sessions first, and any report fee is confirmed in writing before work starts. Mind Health does not provide forensic, independent family-law or expert-witness reports.

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Qualifications & registration

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Graduate Diploma in Psychology · Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Diploma of Psychological Practice
Registered Psychologist · Ahpra (Psychology Board of Australia)
Ahpra registration: PSY0001849566

Your first session with Michael

Expect a conversation, not an interrogation. Michael will ask what's been happening and what you'd like to be different, and you share only what you're ready to. By the end you'll have a rough plan, and a sense of whether it feels like the right fit.