- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma and abuse
About Mim
Mim Gavel is a PACFA psychotherapist practising in Australia with nine years of clinical experience. She trained originally in Sweden and now works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.
Mim focuses on practical conversations that help people sort out what matters right now. She views each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths that can be used to move past what feels stuck. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused rather than overloaded with jargon.
People often come to her when everyday pressures build up, when past hurts affect current relationships, or when confidence has taken a hit. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family issues, adoption and foster care history, and caregiver stress.
Mim uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She helps people talk through difficult emotions, practise new ways of communicating, and break down problems into manageable steps. This is practical therapy rather than a lecture - the focus is on what can change between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English or Swedish. Mim asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before the first appointment so she can understand priorities and plan the initial session. The office process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Practical therapeutic methods and working online
Two evidence-based techniques often used in Mim's work are cognitive strategies and trauma-informed approaches. Cognitive strategies help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behaviour changes to test new ways of coping; these are useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Trauma-informed approaches focus on recognising how past hurts affect current feelings and relationships, and on pacing conversations so difficult material is handled carefully.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mim will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and life context and agree together on which methods to try first. She checks in as the work progresses and adapts the plan if something is not helpful.
The therapist's biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also be helpful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a lower-bandwidth option. Mim will discuss practical arrangements during the matching and booking step to find what suits the client's routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Mim helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, abandonment and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical, conversational work. The aim is to identify strengths and small changes that can be tried between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of experience working as a psychotherapist, with an original training background from Sweden and current practice in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds PACFA and is practising in Australia.
Can I book sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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.