- Psychotherapy
- Clinical hypnosis
- Narrative therapy
About Michaela
Michaela Levas is a PACFA-registered psychotherapist in Australia with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, major life changes and ADHD. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, guilt and shame, and other relational concerns.
Michaela combines psychotherapy with clinical hypnosis, ego state therapy and narrative therapy. Her sessions focus on helping people notice repeating patterns and understand the parts of themselves that drive those patterns. She uses straightforward conversations and practical techniques to help clients reconnect with their own clarity and voice.
Clients can expect to talk through specific moments and the wider stories that shape how they respond. Michaela aims to help people identify actionable steps they can try between sessions. She frames the work around understanding, integration and clear next steps rather than vague promises.
Her trauma-informed approach keeps attention on how past experiences show up now. That can mean gentle work with dissociation, confronting control issues, or exploring family of origin dynamics. She can also address impulsivity, isolation and feelings of emptiness that often sit alongside shame.
Michaela describes the therapeutic process as a collaborative unfolding. She helps people reclaim choice and speak for themselves again. For practical details about booking and session formats, confirm current options before scheduling.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Her work draws on psychotherapy and narrative therapy to help people untangle the stories they tell about themselves. Narrative therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful life stories and separating the person from those stories so new perspectives can emerge. Clinical hypnosis is used as a practical tool to calm intense states and access clearer internal resources for people who find it helpful.Choosing an approach is part of the process and is decided together. She will discuss your concerns, preferences and goals and recommend techniques that fit your situation. That collaborative planning means the shape of therapy can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by removing travel time, allowing sessions during a break from work, or enabling a shorter check-in when time is limited. Talk with the therapist about which arrangements best suit your routine and comfort.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes and ADHD. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment and family of origin issues.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
Her approach blends psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, ego state therapy and narrative therapy to help people understand patterns and the parts that hold shame. The work emphasises understanding how past stories shape present feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with trauma-informed psychotherapy practices. That time has included addressing relational and internal patterning issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and practises in Australia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I see her from outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered only to clients within Australia.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided as part of the booking flow.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session. The matching process helps connect you with appropriate therapists.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.