- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Mim
Mim Gavel is a PACFA counsellor and psychotherapist based in Australia with nine years of clinical experience. She has worked with adults on stress and anxiety, relationship tension, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She also addresses concerns linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family matters and family of origin problems.
Mim writes in straightforward language and treats clients as experts in their own lives. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She aims to help clients notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to manage difficulties that come up in early adulthood.
Her background includes work as a Swedish-trained psychologist and psychotherapist, now practiced in an Australian setting. That mix gives her familiarity with different cultural views on relationships, identity and transitions such as moving for study or work. She speaks English and Swedish, which some clients find helpful.
In sessions she pays attention to patterns in relationships and day-to-day coping. Conversations cover things like communication problems, commitment worries, control and dependent personality concerns, and stress related to caregiving or illness. She also supports people dealing with grief after separation or family disruption.
Mim encourages a collaborative approach to change. Early conversations clarify what a client wants to work on and which small steps might help. People usually leave sessions with one or two concrete strategies to try before the next meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions look like
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address the issues clients bring. One common approach focuses on practical coping strategies and behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. This helps when worry or avoidance is getting in the way of study, work or relationships. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and communication styles to help people handle conflict, commitment concerns and attachment-related worries. That work often includes role-based practice and clearer ways to express needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review a client's needs, goals and preferences and try methods that suit them. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to keep using and which to change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time and allow for quicker check-ins around study or work. They can also let someone choose a quieter moment without needing to travel to a clinic. Discuss practical arrangements and session length during the first meeting to ensure they fit with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, adoption and foster care, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a collaborative and practical approach, helping people identify strengths and try small steps between sessions. Conversations tend to focus on clear, actionable strategies rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of psychotherapist work experience, with a background as a Swedish-trained psychologist and psychotherapist now practised in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She lists PACFA as her credential and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That starts the matching and booking steps.
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