About Michelle

Clinical Psychologist /

Clinical Neuroscientist

Dr Michelle Byrnes is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuroscientist with over 25 years of clinical, assessment and research experience.  Her expertise includes psychological therapy, functional neurocognitive and screening assessments, clinical research, teaching, and psychoeducational roles with over 50 peer reviewed journal publications.  Dr Michelle Byrnes’ previous roles included as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at the Perron Institute of Neurological and Translational Sciences.  Dr Michelle Byrnes was the Chief Investigator in a range of clinical research projects and has amassed a vast history of experience in neuroscience, clinical psychology, neuroplasticity, neurorehabilitation and cognitive retraining across all ages in the community, within hospital rehabilitation services, not for profit organisations and private industry.  Dr Michelle Byrnes has completed advanced level intensive training in the latest state of the art therapeutic and assessment methodologies to assist people to make meaningful and valued changes in their lives. EDUCATION • Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) - Triple Major (Physiology, Psychology, Pharmacology) • 1st PhD (Neuroscience) • Post Graduate Diploma Science • Post Graduate Diploma Psychology • Masters of Psychology (Clinical) • 2nd PhD (Clinical Psychology) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS • Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) • AHPRA Board Approved and Endorsed Clinical Psychology Supervisor • Full Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS) • Full Member of APS College of Clinical Psychologists • APS Approved Supervisor for the College of Clinical Psychologists • Australian and New Zealand Association for Contextual Behavioural Sciences (ANZACBS) • APS Interest Groups: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Rehabilitation Psychology Contact Dr Michelle Byrnes directly via email: drmichellebyrnes@growyourlife .com.au