- Addictions
- CBT
- Gottman Method
About Michael
Michael Maroney is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 10 years' experience. He works with adults facing addictions, relationship strain, anxiety, grief and questions about life purpose. He also supports people dealing with self-esteem, stress and changes in work or relationships.
Michael uses straightforward conversations to help people untangle what matters next. He listens and follows a client-centred approach, asking practical questions and reflecting what he hears. Sessions often involve looking at current patterns and testing small changes between meetings.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. For relationship concerns he uses elements of the Gottman Method to address communication and recurring conflict. These methods are used in plain language and linked to everyday problems people bring in.
Michael also works with issues often connected to transitions, such as midlife questions, career choices and feelings of isolation. He addresses topics like infidelity, intimacy, body image and gender dysphoria when they appear in a person’s story. He treats these as practical problems to be understood and worked on together.
Sessions follow a steady, problem-solving rhythm. People can expect clear discussion of goals, simple strategies to try between sessions, and review of what helps. To begin, clients are asked a few questions to match priorities and then schedule a first meeting.
How Michael uses practical approaches in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's concerns and priorities, giving space for them to tell their story while the therapist reflects and clarifies. It helps when someone needs a thoughtful listener who follows their lead. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple experiments and exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, stress, obsessions and problems with motivation. The Gottman Method addresses communication and recurring conflict in relationships by mapping interaction patterns and teaching clearer ways to talk and respond.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit those aims. He treats approach selection as collaborative and adjusts strategies based on what helps in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. It can also allow people to try exercises between meetings and bring real-life interaction examples back into the next session.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, anxiety, stress, grief and life purpose questions among other concerns listed in his profile.
How would he approach feeling stuck?
He uses client-centred conversations and practical CBT exercises to identify unhelpful patterns and test small behavioural changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience working with adults on issues such as self-esteem, midlife questions and career concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the ACA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.