- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
About Michael
Michael Anderson is a PACFA-registered counsellor in Australia with four years' experience. He began in mental health support roles and then worked as a psycho-social recovery counsellor. He now offers sessions that draw on those roles and his therapeutic approaches to help people facing big life questions.
He works with people dealing with addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those adjusting after major life changes, such as separation, illness, or shifts in work or identity. Life purpose is listed among his focus areas when clients want to explore what matters next.
In sessions he uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to the person. He draws on Motivational Interviewing to talk about readiness for change and to help set manageable next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify practical moves that can be tried between meetings.
His background includes roles supporting people with long-term psychiatric conditions and recovery-focused counselling work. That experience shapes a practical, goal-oriented approach that pays attention to everyday problems like communication, impulsivity, isolation and chronic pain.
Sessions are conversational and aim to clarify what the client wants to change. Michael discusses realistic outcomes and helps people consider steps they can try. He offers this work online and asks people to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client's lead, clarify feelings and prioritise what the client identifies as important. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to talk about readiness for change. In an online setting it helps people weigh pros and cons, set short-term goals and try small experiments between sessions to see what works. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical steps and exceptions to problems. Online meetings can be used to build simple plans, review progress and adjust actions that fit daily life. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That collaboration shapes which methods are emphasised and how sessions are structured. The original profile notes online delivery but does not specify formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try techniques between meetings and bring real-life situations into the conversation for practical problem-solving.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, relationship breakups, isolation and life purpose.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses a mix of Client-Centred listening, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to talk through readiness for change and practical next steps. The emphasis is on clear, manageable actions rather than long theoretical discussion.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has four years' experience as a psycho-social recovery counsellor and earlier work as a mental health support worker with people living with persistent psychiatric conditions. That background informs a recovery-oriented and practical style.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with PACFA and practices in Australia. The PACFA credential is shown exactly as provided.
Can I work with him if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile describes online sessions but does not list specific formats. Confirm current session options when you book to know which formats are available.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I start working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.