Miss Michelle Knowles

Michelle Knowles is an experienced HCPC registered Occupational Therapist working in her own private practice- Soul priority. She is committed to offering comprehensive assistance to adults and teenagers grappling with various mental health challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and more. She completed her Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Occupational Therapy at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Within the private mental health setting, Michelle delivers personalised interventions, blending talk therapy with activity-based sessions. Her focus transcends symptom management, aiming to equip her clients with practical life skills, fostering stability, independence, and balance within their routine. She has specialist expertise in OCD, ADHD, trauma, eating disorders, and general mental health concerns. Occupational therapy under Michelle's guidance revolves around the belief that meaningful daily activities are fundamental to overall wellbeing. Through a holistic and problem-solving lens, she assists individuals in developing the skills necessary to actively engage in their chosen occupations, including self-care, work, leisure, and play. Michelle's person-centred approach ensures that each client's unique needs and aspirations take precedence throughout their therapeutic journey. Michelle is passionate about promoting life balance and helping individuals in achieving harmony across different aspects of their lives, enabling them to effectively manage stress, uphold mental and emotional wellness, and foster fulfilling relationships. This equilibrium aids personal development, creativity, and the pursuit of passions while guarding against burnout and enhancing productivity, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life. Under Michelle's guidance, occupational therapy becomes a catalyst for profound transformation, guiding individuals towards a more gratifying, harmonious, and vibrant life experience.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2000–2006
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona

2. 2006–2010
   Residency · Occupational Medicine

   UAB Barcelona

3. 2010–2011
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2010-09–2011-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Occupational Medicine

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 17 · i10: 10

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Occupational Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Miss Michelle Knowles, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.3442/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 185

2. European registry analysis of Occupational Medicine outcomes

   Miss Michelle Knowles, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.4181/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 35

3. Outcomes of Occupational Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Miss Michelle Knowles, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.7010/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 85

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