Michael Spackman, PACFA
8 years in practice
Michael Spackman is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety and grief.
License and registration
- PACFA
- 28560 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Michael
Michael Spackman is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety and grief. He creates space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. He encourages small steps toward a more satisfying life and supports people through change.
Michael uses straightforward, conversational sessions. He listens closely and reflects what matters to each person. Conversations focus on practical ways to cope, clearer communication and understanding difficult emotions.
His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in feelings and relationships.
Background and approach
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred techniques to help people notice what matters and take values-based action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools are used when helpful to manage symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. Michael has eight years of professional experience in Australia and holds PACFA credentialing.
He has worked with people facing trauma, abuse, depression, ADHD and challenges linked to identity and sexuality, including LGBT concerns. He also supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress and relationship strain. Sessions are aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Michael focuses on small, practical changes that fit daily life. He helps clients set goals and track what improves over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognise and shift unhelpful emotional patterns. Online sessions use conversation to track emotions and rehearse new ways of relating, which can ease repeated conflict or painful reactions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful steps even when feelings are difficult. In remote sessions this often looks like short exercises, values clarification and practical experiments to try between meetings.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns show up now. The therapist helps identify those patterns and practises new responses during sessions so clients can change how they relate to others.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will check what you want to achieve and discuss which methods suit your goals and preferences. Work is adjusted over time based on what is most useful for you.
Online therapy with Michael is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for a full conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions use less data and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, notes between sessions or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments.
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Questions people ask
What types of concerns can be addressed?
Michael works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma and abuse. He also helps with ADHD-related challenges, anger, family issues and matters related to LGBT identity.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. The focus is on understanding feelings, improving communication and building everyday coping skills.
What is Michael's background and experience?
He has eight years of professional experience in Australia supporting people with a range of emotional and life difficulties. He emphasises steady progress and practical strategies.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
Michael holds PACFA credentialing and works from within Australia.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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