- Psychotherapy
- Clinical hypnosis
- Narrative therapy
About Michaela
Michaela Levas is a psychotherapist registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and has four years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life changes and ADHD. She uses trauma-aware methods and practical conversation to help people understand and shift patterns that keep them stuck.
Michaela blends psychotherapy with clinical hypnosis, ego state work and narrative therapy. In sessions she helps people notice recurring themes, name different parts of themselves and make small, measurable changes that improve day-to-day life. She aims for clarity rather than jargon, and focuses on steps clients can try between sessions. Michaela supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation and questions about life purpose. She uses story-focused techniques to help clients reframe unhelpful self-narratives and reclaim personal agency. Practical tools and embodied methods are used alongside talking-based work. Sessions are aimed at adults navigating transitions like leaving home, starting work or finishing study. Michaela is based in Australia and offers therapy in English. To begin, clients follow the site's process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic methods and working online
Clinical hypnosis is a focused, guided approach that can help with anxiety, impulsivity and habit change by using relaxed attention to practise new responses. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and offers ways to rewrite those stories so they support clearer choices and better boundaries. Ego state work recognises different internal parts that hold strong feelings or impulses and helps people relate to those parts more constructively.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not worked before. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried, reviewed and adjusted to suit a client's needs and pace.
The therapist's biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around study, shifts or work commutes, reduce travel time and can make it easier to schedule short check-ins. Other practical benefits include being able to use grounding exercises at home and maintain continuity during life changes, without needing to rearrange large parts of a week.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, plus ADHD and life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is trauma-aware and practical, combining psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, ego state work and narrative approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and is based in Australia.
Can I see her if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.