- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Attachment work
About Michael
Michael Spackman is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with eight years of professional experience. He focuses on stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, depression, and LGBT-related issues.
Michael keeps language direct and practical in sessions. He helps people name what feels overwhelming and sorts out small, doable next steps. Conversations are straightforward; the aim is to reduce pressure and make choices feel clearer.
His approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. He uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking, practise new responses, and strengthen important relationships. Sessions involve talking, trying out strategies, and reviewing what works.
Michael has supported clients through grief, trauma recovery and family tension across multiple settings. He offers coaching-style support for practical problems like managing stress at work or study and navigating relationship difficulties. He emphasises skills people can use between sessions.
People often come for help when they feel stuck after a change - leaving home, new jobs, study pressure, or relationship shifts. Michael aims to help them rebuild routine, manage mood and take small steps toward clearer goals.
To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, low motivation and feeling stuck by encouraging small, values-based steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact, and it is useful for anxiety, depression and problem-solving. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on patterns in close relationships and can help people understand repeated difficulties with trust, closeness or separation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will agree which methods to try. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so techniques match real-life needs.
This therapist's clinical approaches translate to practical online work by teaching skills, trying short exercises during sessions, and reviewing what helps between meetings. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and other commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an appointment.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief as core areas, and also supports people with ADHD, depression, anger and LGBT concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, using techniques from ACT, CBT and attachment work to build skills and clarify values.
How much experience does he have?
Michael has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship issues.
What credentials and location does he have?
He is PACFA credentialed and practices in Australia.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions operate on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the "See online therapy options" button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.