- Person-Centred Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Michael
Michael Anderson is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with four years of experience. He has worked as a psycho-social recovery counsellor and previously as a mental health support worker. He supports people struggling with addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also lists concerns such as chronic pain and illness, communication problems, family issues, guilt and shame, and issues with impulsivity and isolation.
In sessions he focuses on practical conversations. He uses person-centred listening to help people feel heard. He also brings motivational interviewing to talk about readiness for change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. Sessions tend to emphasise clear next steps rather than long lists of theory.
His background includes work with people living with persistent psychiatric disability and clients seeking recovery-focused support. That practical work shapes how he discusses goals and small changes. Michael invites honest conversations about what a workable next step looks like for each person.
People who contact him can expect direct, straightforward talk about behaviour, choices and what matters now. He will discuss readiness for change and likely outcomes without promising any single result. The focus is on what can be done next and how to measure progress.
Michael works in English and offers his approach to adults in Australia. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and schedule via the listed online pathway.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. In online sessions this means the therapist pays attention to what the client brings and mirrors it back so problems feel clearer. Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh readiness for change and resolve mixed feelings. Online, it becomes a conversational method to identify small, achievable steps and boost commitment. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical next steps and measurable goals rather than long explorations of the past. Online work often uses this to set short-term tasks between sessions and review results.Finding the right blend of these methods is part of the early sessions. Michael will work with the client to decide which approach or combination fits their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision shapes the pace and focus of the work rather than being fixed from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Discussing practical arrangements early helps match session length and frequency to everyday life without assuming a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he support?
He works with guilt and shame linked to relationships, choices, loss, and life changes alongside addictions and mood concerns.
How does he approach guilt in sessions?
He uses person-centred listening, then applies motivational interviewing to discuss readiness for change and solution-focused steps to try next.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years experience as a psycho-social recovery counsellor and prior work as a mental health support worker with long-term psychiatric disability.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Can I meet with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.