- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Practical strategies
About Michael
Michael Spackman offers practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. He focuses on making the first steps feel manageable and works with clients to build clearer ways of coping. Michael aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through honestly.
He uses a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client. Michael helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try out different ways of responding to difficult emotions and situations.
Across eight years of practice Michael has supported people with trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, ADHD and mood concerns, and challenges linked to chronic illness and caregiving. He also works with issues such as body image, sexual culture and non-traditional relationship dynamics when these affect wellbeing.
Michael holds PACFA credentials, which indicate his professional membership within Australian counselling standards. He works in Australia and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin can expect a practical, empathetic approach that balances listening with clear strategies for everyday life.
He uses a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-based ideas. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client. Michael helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try out different ways of responding to difficult emotions and situations.
Across eight years of practice Michael has supported people with trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, ADHD and mood concerns, and challenges linked to chronic illness and caregiving. He also works with issues such as body image, sexual culture and non-traditional relationship dynamics when these affect wellbeing.
Michael holds PACFA credentials, which indicate his professional membership within Australian counselling standards. He works in Australia and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin can expect a practical, empathetic approach that balances listening with clear strategies for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
PACFA · Australia
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can be useful for chronic stress, anxiety and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and aims to build safer ways of relating and managing strong emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm current online session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break from work or family duties. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist when scheduling to make sessions suit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as ADHD, anger and relationship or family-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and client-centred, combining practical skills with reflective work to help people respond differently to difficult feelings and situations.
How much experience does he have?
Michael has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, chronic illness, caregiving stress and communication problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds PACFA credentials and works in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Michael?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.