- Client-centred approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Michael
Michael Anderson is a PACFA practitioner with four years' experience. He has worked as a psycho-social recovery counsellor and spent time as a mental health support worker. He helps people facing addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
He focuses on practical conversations about readiness for change and meaningful goals. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Michael uses client-centred ways of working and draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques.
Before his counselling work he supported people with ongoing psychiatric disabilities in day-to-day settings. That background shapes how he approaches problems: with attention to what people can do next, not only what went wrong. He often helps with substance use concerns, feelings of emptiness, isolation and difficulties with communication.
In sessions he talks through coping strategies for chronic pain, illness and disability and supports people managing divorce, separation and family conflict. He also works with issues like guilt, shame, impulsivity and obsessive thinking. The focus is on steps that fit a person's life and preferences.
Michael offers practical short-term work as well as support for longer concerns. He discusses readiness and concrete outcomes early on. People meet him to plan small changes and track progress over time.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Michael uses client-centred therapy to listen to what matters to the person and follow their lead. That approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort priorities and choose practical next steps.He also uses motivational interviewing to talk about readiness for change, helping people weigh options and build motivation for small, realistic shifts. Solution-focused work concentrates on clear goals and on what can be done next, which suits people aiming for short-term progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats the choice of methods as collaborative and checks in about what feels useful. He will discuss goals, preferences and what to try first rather than prescribing a single method.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing appointments from work breaks or home; they can also make shorter check-ins easier and sometimes reduce the need for long commutes. Confirm the session formats available and scheduling details when you select the See online therapy options button.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as chronic pain, communication problems and OCD.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses client-centred methods and draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals and discuss readiness for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience as a psycho-social recovery counsellor and prior experience as a mental health support worker.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with PACFA and works in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people located in Australia.
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 the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.