
Psychology For children, Teens & Adults,
& womens’ Psychologist in Perth
Clinical PsychologisT, ArdrosS
Providing a healthy start for you and your family
At Healthy Start Clinical Psychology Perth we provide general psychology for children, adolescents and adults at our rooms in Ardross. Michelle La Puma has a special interest and focus on women’s health, providing support throughout the perinatal period and continuing through to menopause.
Find out moreAbout Psychologist Michelle La Puma

Michelle has been working with children, adolescents, and adults for 20 years, and is dedicated to helping people live the life they want to live. She draws on the latest evidence-based approaches in order to ensure high quality psychological care for her clients.
Michelle has a strong interest in supporting women and children, focusing on perinatal mental health and early intervention. Michelle brings extensive experience in health behaviour management, with a focus on establishing strong foundations for mental health. Her professional background spans the United Kingdom, Sydney, and Perth, where she has worked across adult mental health, as well as child and adolescent services. Michelle has provided consultation within general psychology services and has over a decade of expertise in insomnia management and disordered eating.
Michelle is experienced in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and also draws on Circle of Security and Family Therapy. She has also completed the Centre of Perinatal Excellence Applied Skills training in Perinatal Mental Health Assessment and Care.
Michelle’s qualifications include a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology from the University of Western Australia. She is registered with the Psychology Board with Endorsement in Clinical Psychology and is a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. Michelle has also worked in leadership positions and enjoys providing supervision and training.
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Our Psychology Services

Areas in which we help
Support during pregnancy
Grief and loss
Birth trauma
Adjustment to parenthood
Relationship stress
Parent-infant bonding and attachment
Sleep
Disordered Eating
Self-confidence and identity
Perinatal and Postnatal anxiety and depression
Perimenopause
Dieting and emotional eating
Weight management
Body image
Perfectionism
Performance Psychology
ADHD
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