- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Michael
Michael Spackman is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and family concerns. He also lists areas such as ADHD, depression, anger and LGBT issues among his focus areas.
Michael aims for straightforward, practical conversations. He listens to what matters most and helps people clarify steps they can try between sessions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the person's needs and energy levels.
In blended household situations he can help with loyalty conflicts, merged routines, co-parenting tensions and the stress of becoming a stepparent. He draws on attachment ideas to look at where patterns started and what keeps them going now. That can make it easier to change how people react to each other.
Michael uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also makes use of client-centred and dialectical skills to help people build practical coping strategies. These methods are used to address both emotional responses and everyday interaction patterns.
People who choose to work with him should expect clear discussion of goals, practical strategies to try, and follow-up on progress. He asks about strengths and current pressures, then adapts sessions to what a person needs next. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step starts the process.
How Michael uses specific approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help when stress, anxiety or avoidance get in the way of daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking that fuel distress and offers practical exercises to test and change those patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression and unhelpful reactions in relationship situations.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current expectations and responses. This can be helpful for people navigating loyalty conflicts or difficulty trusting new family roles in a blended household.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the approach as needed. That collaborative process helps decide what feels most useful over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins between longer meetings, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while managing family and work commitments.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and family issues, plus ADHD, depression and anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining acceptance-based and cognitive strategies with client-centred listening.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with people on emotional and family concerns.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is PACFA credentialed and practices in Australia.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.