Michael Spackman , PACFA

Michael Spackman offers calm, practical support to people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and identity questions. He focuses on creating a non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Michael holds PACFA accreditation and brings eight years of clinical experience in Australia.

He helps people work through family conflict, anger, depression and ADHD-related challenges. Michael also supports those dealing with loss, chronic illness and complex attachment concerns. He is experienced with LGBT issues and aims to make therapy inclusive and respectful.

In sessions he uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods. Conversations centre on what matters to the client and on small, doable steps that can reduce distress. Michael adapts approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to suit each person's needs.

Clients can expect a direct but compassionate style. The therapist works to clarify goals and build practical skills for managing intense emotions and difficult situations. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what is working.

Michael places importance on collaboration. He invites clients to shape the focus of therapy and discusses options openly. That makes it easier for people to try new strategies and to keep therapy relevant to everyday life.

How Michael’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current reactions, which can be useful for family conflict, grief and close relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Michael discusses your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will choose which methods to try and review progress, adjusting as needed so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging can be used for brief check-ins, coaching-style support or to fit a quick session into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care across a range of life situations.