Mikako studied clinical psychology at Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University. While at Griffith University, she met Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett and developed a strong interest in autistic spectrum conditions including Asperger Syndrome. Following the completion of her master’s degree, Mikako worked at the Gold Coast clinic of Minds and Hearts under the supervisions of Professor Attwood and Dr Garnett until the closure of the clinic in 2008.
Mikako started her private practice in 2009 in Tugun, Gold Coast. Within the at-home atmosphere of her Tugun clinic, she offers psychological therapy using Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT).
Mindfulness involves paying attention to each event experienced in the present moment within our body and mind, with a non-judgmental, non-reactive and accepting attitude. MiCBT is a therapeutic approach which has successfully married the principles of mindfulness training and principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Mikako has trained in MiCBT since 2010 under Dr Bruno Cayoun, the principal developer of MiCBT.
Mikako offers MiCBT psychological therapy for various conditions including:
- Emotion management problems
- Social and communication difficulties
- Depression and anxiety
- Sleep problems
- Eating disorders
- Parenting problems
- Relationship problems
Mikako is willing to work with anyone who seeks psychological therapy - including children, couples and individuals on the autistic spectrum. Therapy sessions are conducted in English or Japanese. MiCBT group therapy is offered once a year.
Mikako is a Medicare clinical psychologist, and much of the consultation fee can be claimed as a Medicare rebate. Her Tugun clinic is equipped with the Medicare Eazyclaim system, which offers the convenience of instant rebates to her clients.
