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About Alchemik

Online Mental Health & Natural Therapies Clinic

Alchemik is where the threads of mental health, natural therapies, arts and community health work – woven over 30 years – converge into a holistic practice model. It is the realisation of a dream to offer a therapeutic space both integrative in philosophy and practice – an offering of services that embrace the holistic/interconnected nature of the individual.

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Naming Alchemik… 

The name Alchemik draws inspiration from the ancient art of alchemy—a practice rooted in transformation, balance and the search for wholeness. Just as alchemy sought to turn base elements into gold, the vision of Alchemik is fundamentally about emergence, reflexivity, integration and synthesis—of the self, and self in relationship with the world. 

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More than a Logo: The Symbolism of the Rhizome…

Rhizomatic theory is a philosophy that embraces the notion of non-linear growth, interconnected relationships and the idea that realising potential in health and well-being doesn’t follow a straight path. Instead, it evolves through inter-/intra-connection and ongoing responsiveness. Alchemik honours the many threads that shape how a person is in the world and how they arrive at our space—acknowledging that realising one’s health and well-being potential is part of this dynamic network of inter-connectedness.

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Meet the team

Alchemik Founder and Therapeutic Lead:

Michele Fairbairn GDip(ThAP), BSSc(Psych), GDipPsychAdv, ND(Hons). 
Registered Psychologist, Naturopath, Doctoral Candidate (ThAP), Community Health & Arts Worker
Qualifications:

  • Advanced Diploma in Applied Science (Naturopathy, Hons)

  • Diploma in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy

  • Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (GDPA)

  • Graduate Diploma  (Therapeutic Arts Practice) 

  • Doctoral Candidate (Therapeutic Arts Practice)

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About Psychologist & Naturopath Michele Fairbairn

Shaped by an eclectic background of over 30 years in community health/development, arts and allied health, Michele merges holistic sensibilities with evidence-based psychological interventions in ways that honour the story, needs and innate wisdom of those who seek to be companioned on their journey. She is especially passionate about embracing inclusive, flexible and integrative approaches in the therapeutic space.

Areas of Interest: 

  • Women/AFAB

  • Paediatrics (8 – 18yo)

  • Neurodivergence (Autistic, ADHD and AuDHD folks)

  • LGBTQIA+ community (sexuality/gender identity journeys)

  • Workers in the Arts

  • End-of-Life Journeys/Grief

  • Mental Health Naturopathy

  • Psychology

  • Creative Arts Therapy

  • Transpersonal Psychotherapy (Psychosynthesis)

  • Arts-Based Research

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Helping with:

  • Autism, ADHD and AuDHD (including, psychoeducation, executive function and sensory challenges + management of school/home/life accommodations)

  • Anxiety/Panic Disorder

  • Depression

  • Grief (including, pet loss, anticipatory and complex grief)

  • Trauma 

  • Agoraphobia

  • LGBTQIA+ (sexuality and gender identity)

  • Adoption (adoptee) related journeys

  • Managing school/exam stress

  • Psychometric Screeners and Assessments  

  • ADHD and Autism assessments (aligning with neurodivergent-affirming values/tools)

  • Nervous system dysfunction

  • Microbiome health

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Alchemik Fur-Consultant/Support:

Ntombie

Resident Clinic Fur-Pupper | Snuggler | All-round goodest girl

Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience (12.5 years) as a resident therapy fur-pupper (onsite + telehealth)

  • The University of Life: Degrees in hugs, snout nuzzles, concerned nudgings and computer screen boopings

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Areas of Interest: 

  • Sleeping

  • Eating (treats)

  • Attending sessions with the Therapeutic Lead hooman

  • Receiving massage, acupuncture and physiotherapy treatments

  • Picnics

  • Sharing time with her labradoodle best friend, Rainbow

  • Receiving cuddles and an abundance of love from her favourite hoomans

  • Eating (even more treats)

  • Sleeping (dreaming of beach and hills adventures)

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Helping with:

  • Reducing anxiety, stress and depression

  • Emotional regulation

  • Reducing sensory overwhelm

  • Easing engagement/communication for folks in the therapy space

  • Smiles

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