- Grief and loss support
- Stress and anxiety
- Values-based work
About Michael
Michael Spackman helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and trauma. He creates a calm, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Many people come for help when life feels overwhelming or after a loss, and Michael aims to offer steady support as they take the first steps toward change.
Michael holds PACFA as a credential and has eight years of professional experience in Australia. He has worked with people facing family conflict, relationship struggles around commitment and communication, and the emotional effects of chronic illness and caregiving. He also supports people navigating identity and sexual expression, as well as ADHD, anger and mood-related difficulties.
His way of working is practical and person-focused. Sessions use techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to clarify values and shift unhelpful thinking. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand relationship patterns and how past connections shape present feelings.
Michael aims to keep things straightforward. He listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps. He tailors tools to each person's needs, whether the focus is grief, trauma recovery, or managing everyday anxiety.
If you are thinking about counselling for end-of-life or hospice related concerns, Michael can discuss how to approach those topics and what support might look like during sessions.
Michael holds PACFA as a credential and has eight years of professional experience in Australia. He has worked with people facing family conflict, relationship struggles around commitment and communication, and the emotional effects of chronic illness and caregiving. He also supports people navigating identity and sexual expression, as well as ADHD, anger and mood-related difficulties.
His way of working is practical and person-focused. Sessions use techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to clarify values and shift unhelpful thinking. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand relationship patterns and how past connections shape present feelings.
Michael aims to keep things straightforward. He listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps. He tailors tools to each person's needs, whether the focus is grief, trauma recovery, or managing everyday anxiety.
If you are thinking about counselling for end-of-life or hospice related concerns, Michael can discuss how to approach those topics and what support might look like during sessions.
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
How these approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and grief. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thinking patterns maintain problems and offers strategies to test and change those patterns, which often helps with stress and everyday mood issues. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can help with family conflict and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try together. The plan can change as sessions reveal what helps most, and decisions are made collaboratively.
The biography does not state which online formats are used, so please confirm session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, avoid travel time and have a shorter check-in when needed. It also allows sessions to continue when life events make in-person meetings difficult. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt ACT, CBT and attachment-focused work to an online setting so people can practise skills and use tools between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as anger, depression and family conflict.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and person-focused, mixing talking, reflection and simple tools to test in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
Michael has eight years of professional experience working with people in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.