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- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
- Client-centred approach
About Michael
PACFA counsellor with 4 years' experience, Michael Anderson works with people facing addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and big life changes. He draws on motivational interviewing, solution-focused work and client-centred therapy to help people consider readiness for change and set meaningful goals. Sessions aim to be direct and practical, with an emphasis on real steps rather than abstract talk.
Michael spent several years as a psycho-social recovery counsellor. Before that he supported people with ongoing psychiatric disabilities as a mental health support worker. That background informs a practical approach rooted in everyday experience and long-term supports.
In sessions Michael listens for what matters most to each person. He uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness and ambivalence when changing behaviour. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small changes that add up. Client-centred methods keep the conversation person-driven rather than therapist-led.
He also works with issues connected to physical health, such as chronic pain, illness and disability, and with relationship difficulties like communication problems and separation. Other areas Michael addresses include dependence, dissociation, OCD symptoms, impulsivity, shame and isolation.
Language used in sessions is plain and direct. He encourages practical experiments between sessions and reviews progress regularly. The subscription-based model for sessions can be cancelled at any time, so people arrange ongoing support that suits their situation.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and reflecting what a person says to help them clarify thoughts and feelings. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of grief, emptiness or relationship strain. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring ambivalence and building motivation for change. It is useful for addictions, impulsivity and when people are unsure about making a change. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps and exceptions to problems. It helps with low mood, coping with life changes and setting achievable goals.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Michael will work with each person to see which methods match their goals and preferences. He reviews progress and adapts techniques as needed rather than sticking rigidly to one method.
The biography does not specify which remote formats are provided, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, health appointments or caregiving by removing travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when people need brief support, or sessions that do not require being on camera to reduce bandwidth demands. The aim is practical: make therapy fit everyday life while testing what helps most.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He supports addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with major life changes. He also works with chronic pain and a range of mood, behaviour and relationship-related problems.
What style of therapy does he use?
Sessions use client-centred listening, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. The focus is on practical steps and evaluating readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as a psycho-social recovery counsellor and prior experience as a mental health support worker. That career history shapes his practical, skills-based approach.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a PACFA counsellor based in Australia. The profile lists PACFA as the documented credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription tier chosen.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the initial connection.
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