I'm excited to introduce a man who has been extremely influential to me personally over a ten year journey. Michael Street is a psychologist with an unconventional approach to therapy. He has personally been across the highs, the lows and any big decision that has essentially been made in my career and personal life. In this podcast interview we cover some of the stand out lessons and take aways from the hours of conversation we have engaged in. The dynamic in itself was unique given our meetings have always been private and generally orientated around me which would not have been appropriate for this public forum so instead, I tried to steer its course to provide value and insights for anyone considering seeking out a professional psychologist to help navigate life's complexities. Michael believes that coaching, counselling or psychotherapy needs to be tailored to each individual. This has led him to gain skills in a number of different approaches over his twenty years in practice. Michael came to study psychology as a mature age student, completing his studies part-time in Melbourne at Swinburne and Victoria University during the ’80s and ’90s. He believes that coaching, counselling or psychotherapy needs to be tailored to each individual. This has led him to develop skills in a number of different approaches over his twenty years in practice. Growing up in a Victorian country town in the middle of the twentieth century, he experienced both the State and Catholic school systems before serving as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam era. He has worked in manufacturing, in sales, in retail as a business proprietor, in academia, HR, business administration, and has also spent many years on-site as a construction worker. This wide experience, combined with his light-hearted and often direct manner, has given him the ability to communicate with people of all ages and at all levels. Although Michael sees equal numbers of men and women, he specialises in men, couples and communication between individuals. He is divorced with two grown-up children. As a psychologist based in Carlton, Michael provides a range of services to clients from across the northern suburbs of Melbourne including psychotherapy, marriage and couples counselling, life coaching, general counselling services and more. If you liked this episode, please let us know in the comments below and drop a like to help our mission of growing the channel and spreading positivity. To find out more about Michael visit: https://streetwisepsychology.com.au