Dr. Michael King

Dr. Michael King has been practising as a Clinical Psychologist since 1987 and at Sunshine Specialist Centre for over 10 years. Michael is a Registered Psychologist and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Association, using a range of therapeutic modalities, these include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Person Centered Therapy.

Dr. Michael King has the following areas of specialist attention. General adult clinical psychologist for anxiety, depression and behaviour problems. Habit management using hypnosis and cognitive-behavioural approaches for smoking and other habit disorders, pain management in cases of chronic pain, using a combination of hypnosis and focus of attention, modification of cognitions for pain management.

Men (particularly older men) range of psychological and life problems. Autism assessment particularly in cases of previously undiagnosed adults with autistic like features. No longer dealing with child-age autism assessment. Legal reports and corrections post-sentence management. Sleep disorders and assistance in maintaining sleep, augmenting or replacing medication approaches. Older age cognitive decline full range of cognitive, memory, concentration, assessments including assistance in cases of cognitive decline. Disability Applications and NDIS on psychological and mental health grounds.