Michael is one of the principals of Perth City Psychology and he has been registered as a psychologist since 1997. Michael’s counselling treatment plans are based on each person’s unique history, personality and goals. He is well versed in a range of evidence-based and other treatments approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Behaviour Therapy, Schema-Focused Therapy and hypnotherapy.


Michael sees mostly adults. His interests include trauma and PTSD, anxiety conditions, OCD, depression, work stress and work-related problems, interpersonal difficulties, anger management, health-related problems, and psychological injuries from motor vehicle and workplace accidents.


Michael has a Bachelor of Physical Education, a Bachelor of Arts (with first class Honours), a Masters and PhD in clinical psychology and his doctoral research examined treatments for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Michael has counselling experience in both the public and private sector. He commenced his employment in the corporate world providing training to assist managers to deal more effectively with emotions in the work place. He then worked at the Commonwealth Medical Office where he provided psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment for clients with a wide range of presenting issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, complicated medical conditions, chronic pain, work-related injuries, work-related stress, marital problems, abuse, drug and alcohol problems, head injuries and learning difficulties).

Michael is a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and an associate member of the Institute of Clinical Psychologists. He is also recognised as a provider of specialist psychology services by Medicare Australia.

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    Melanie Honnor

    BA (Hons) M Psych
    Clinical Psychologist
    Melanie is a clinical psychologist and one of the principals of Perth City Psychology.  She uses targeted skills training, such as assertiveness or social skills training, to help clients develop the abilities they want to live more fulfilling lives and provides personal coaching for life and adjustment issues.

    Dr Paul D Knight

    PhD MAP MBA BA (Hons) LIB GDPS
    Clinical Psychologist
    Paul has been a psychologist for over 14 years and has worked in Fremantle, Royal Perth and Fiona Stanley Hospitals as well as at the Joondalup Mental Health Unit. Paul uses focused psychological strategies and sees adults and adolescents.

    Lucy Lamb

    Practice Manager
    Lucy is our practice manager and will help you find an appointment time and a psychologist to suit you. She can also explain the Medicare and private health insurance rebates available for psychology services and will send you a reminder when an appointment is coming up.

    Perth City Psychology provides a welcoming, contemporary space in the heart of the city. Our aim is to provide a comfortable, safe environment.