Counsellor profile
Michael Spackman, PACFA
Based in Australia · 8 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and grief
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- Registration
- PACFA, Australia (28560)
- Qualifications
- PACFA
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Michael
PACFA. Eight years' experience. Michael Spackman works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, depression, anger, LGBT concerns, family issues and coaching. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Michael Spackman meets people who are dealing with painful events and everyday pressure. He focuses on practical ways to talk through thoughts and feelings. Sessions aim to make it easier to notice what matters and to act in line with those values.
His approach mixes evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful actions.
Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy shape how sessions feel. These approaches put attention on relationship patterns and on listening without judgement. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Michael also works with some specific concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, blended family issues, body image and chronic illness. He helps people talk through separation, communication problems and caregiver stress.
If someone wants to book, they should confirm session arrangements before scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that fit their values; it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, low mood and behavioural patterns.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect how someone connects with others and manages emotions. Together these approaches give practical skills work plus attention to relationship patterns and personal values. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree on a way forward that fits the person’s needs. This is a collaborative decision rather than a fixed prescription. The biography does not specify exact session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, health appointments or caring responsibilities, and they can reduce travel time. Phone or video sessions may suit quieter conversations or shorter check-ins, while other formats can help when visual cues are needed; check which are offered when arranging a first session.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, depression, anger, LGBT concerns, family issues and coaching.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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