Michelle van Kampen
Ms Michelle Jane Van Kampen
Phone
0407 718 700
Mobile
0407 718 700
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://bigbrownboots.com/

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Advanced Clinical Training in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy
Registration Number
26799
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Grounded in Gestalt psychotherapy and Polyvagal theory, Michelle offers holistic, trauma-informed therapy in Melbourne, and online for interstate clients.

With over eight years’ experience in both community and private practice, she specialises in working with trauma and victim survivors, including those affected by family violence, sexual assault, and crime. Her background includes roles as a trauma counsellor, crisis clinician for at-risk youth, NDIS, and provider for the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), formerly VOCAT.

Known for her grounded, compassionate presence, Michelle brings clinical depth, authenticity, and life experience to create a safe, respectful space for healing and growth. She consults regularly with international trauma specialists to maintain a reflective, embodied, and best-practice approach.

In addition to Gestalt therapy, Michelle offers equine assisted therapy—an experiential, body-based modality that supports nervous system regulation and healing through connection with horses.

She also provides supervision for professionals seeking to deepen their trauma-informed practice.
Practice opening hours
Weekdays, 8:30am to 7pm
Issues I can help with
Anxiety, Childhood or adolescent issues, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Depression, Life transitions, Mental health issues, Personality disorders, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Relationship issues, School counselling, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery
Type of therapy offered
Gestalt therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
PANDO Society109 Brighton RdElwoodVIC3184
The Health Sanctuary66 Stevedore StWilliamstownVIC3016