Michelle Barker
Early Intervention Practitioner
Areas of expertise:
Emotional regulation
School readiness
Early literacy and numeracy
Social skills and independence
Michelle is a Primary Teacher and Psychology graduate with over 10 years’ experience supporting young children and their families. She is deeply passionate about the early years and understands that when children are struggling, whether with learning, anxiety, behaviour, or the transition to Kindy and big school, what they need most is support that nurtures both their emotional wellbeing and their developmental foundations.
Michelle provides individualised, play-based early intervention that supports
- Emotional regulation and confidence
- School readiness and smoother transitions
- Early literacy and numeracy foundations
- Social skills and independence
- Children experiencing anxiety or school reluctance
- Homeschooling families seeking developmental learning support
Her approach is warm, neuro-affirming, and strengths-based. Michelle believes every child develops in their own time and that when children feel safe and understood, learning naturally follows. She works collaboratively alongside the clinic’s psychologists to help implement therapeutic recommendations through play-based, developmentally appropriate support. This integrated approach bridges the gap between psychology and education, helping children practise and strengthen skills in meaningful, everyday ways while supporting families consistently across settings.
Michelle values working in partnership with parents and recognises that families are central to a child’s progress. Her goal is always to help children feel capable, confident, and supported and to help parents feel empowered and understood along the way.
Michelle supports NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed) and private families.