Counsellor profile
Michael Spackman, PACFA
Australia
PACFA counsellor - Anger and anxiety support
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- CredentialsPACFA
- RegistrationPACFA, Australia / 28560
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAustralia
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-based work
- Practical coaching steps
About Michael
Michael Spackman is a PACFA counsellor working in Australia with eight years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and family conflict. He also supports those managing anger, depression, ADHD and issues related to LGBT concerns.
Michael keeps sessions practical and straightforward. He encourages people to name what is happening and to try small, usable steps between sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent - for example, snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, or longstanding resentment.
His approach draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. Michael uses these approaches to help people notice patterns, try different responses and practise skills that reduce reactivity over time.
He aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgement. Sessions involve active listening and collaborative planning rather than lectures or one-size-fits-all advice. People set practical goals they can test between meetings.
Michael has worked across a range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and relationship communication problems. He offers coaching-style support where useful, focused on clear, achievable steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow PACFA-recognised practice. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How Michael uses approaches for online work
Michael often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values, notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck, and take purposeful action despite strong feelings. ACT is useful for people whose anger gets in the way of relationships or work because it focuses on living in line with what matters.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which breaks down how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT gives simple tools for testing unhelpful thinking and trying new responses when stress or frustration rises. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in his work when relationship patterns and early experiences influence how someone reacts under stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Michael will discuss methods and help decide what fits best with a person's goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adjust the plan as needed.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical arrangements and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire and book the first session.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does he help with?
He works with adults experiencing things like snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment and difficulties managing reactions.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice patterns and practise different responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is PACFA credentialed and practices in Australia.
Can I see him if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.