- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Mim
Mim Gavel is a psychologist and psychotherapist practising in Australia with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and low motivation. Mim speaks English and Swedish and brings a direct, plain approach to sessions.
Mim believes people know their own stories and brings that view into conversations. She looks for the strengths a person already has and uses them to tackle current problems. Sessions focus on practical next steps as well as understanding what keeps patterns repeating.
People commonly come to her with worries about abandonment, attachment or family of origin issues. She also supports those dealing with adoption and foster care backgrounds, blended family tensions, caregiving strain and the emotional impacts of cancer. Mim pays attention to how multiple problems can overlap and affect daily life.
Mim works in ways that aim to make talking about hard things straightforward. She helps people name unhelpful thoughts and patterns, practise different ways of responding, and plan gradual steps that feel manageable. Appointments are conversational and goal-focused, with room to reflect on past experiences where needed.
Her approach suits someone who wants practical strategies alongside talking things through. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Mim describes her clinical work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding patterns. One common approach helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, teaching skills to respond differently to worry and self-criticism. This approach is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and repetitive negative thinking.Another approach focuses on behaviour and gradual exposure to feared situations. It involves setting small, manageable steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social or challenging situations. This method can help with anxiety, phobia-type reactions and fear of social situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and agree on steps based on the person’s goals, preferences and what seems to help in early sessions. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins where helpful, and remove travel time so therapy fits around other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
Mim works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She also addresses related areas such as attachment, abandonment and family of origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on strengths, identifying unhelpful patterns and planning manageable steps forward. The tone is plain and direct rather than overly clinical.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of psychotherapist work experience practising in Australia.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Mim holds PACFA as a credential and works from Australia.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
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 then schedule a first session.