Psychology

With Dr Michelle (Vickers) Darragh
and Vicki Nicolas

We have moved from East Brisbane to Graceville - only 20 minutes away!

Unburden Psychology is located at: Level 1, 296 Oxley Road, Graceville, Qld 4075. There is parking in the building and a couple of local cafes. It’s worth the trip! Please email: [email protected] to request an appointment.


We can help with the following

Working with Dr Michelle or Vicki can help cope through a range of life’s challenges. These challenges and life events include, but are not limited to:

Trauma

  • Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
  • Complex and Childhood
  • Road accidents/ Burns
  • Defence Services
  • Front Line Services

Mood

  • Stress, panic, fear
  • On going worry
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar

Coping

  • Mental Health Disorders
  • Significant Life/ Family Stress
  • Grief or loss
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Senior Management/ Executive Stress

Why our psychologists?

  • Both Dr Michelle and Vicki are calm, genuine and understanding
  • We are experienced in psychology, life and business
  • Dr Michelle has also worked in Defence, start-ups and corporate leadership
  • We are evidence-based practitioners, i.e., we use therapies that work for most people

Why pSYCHOLOGY

“A psychologist is able to assess trauma and help people better understand and respond through coping strategies and techniques. A psychologist can also help a person to manage other problems that may be associated with the trauma, such as depression, stress, drug and alcohol use, or relationship problems.” 

Australian Psychology Society 2022

About Psychologist Dr Michelle

20 Years Experience

Michelle combines genuine care with 20 years of experience. She has a particular interest in working with those who have suffered from traumatic events, whether earlier in life, in the workplace, or elsewhere.

Defence Background

A former Commissioned Officer and Psychologist in the Australian Army Reserves. Michelle has worked with many people in Defence and emergency services. She has experience helping those with PTSD, significant burns and/or accidents.

Evidence- Based Care

As a registered psychologist, Michelle takes an evidence-based approach to psychology and counselling. Michelle has a degree in psychology, doctorate of organisational psychology and a master of clinical psychology.