Michael Anderson, PACFA

Michael Anderson helps people facing addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He introduces straightforward, conversational therapy aimed at helping people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. Michael writes in a warm, direct way and invites people to talk about small, practical steps they can try between sessions.

He has four years' experience working as a psycho-social recovery counsellor in Australia. Before that he supported people with long-term psychiatric disability as a mental health support worker. Those roles shaped his focus on helping people manage mood, cope with loss, and find clearer day-to-day routines.

Michael draws on client-centred therapy to follow what matters most to each person. He uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and to build momentum. He also uses solution-focused techniques to set short, achievable goals and track progress.

Sessions are conversational and practical. People can expect to talk through recent difficulties, try small behavioural experiments, and plan concrete steps to test between appointments. Michael frames each conversation around the client's priorities and pace.

He works with issues such as chronic pain and illness, communication problems, separation and divorce, substance use, feelings of emptiness, obsessive or compulsive behaviours, and difficulties with guilt and shame. Michael encourages steady, achievable change rather than quick fixes.

Approaches to change in online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can clarify their own priorities and make choices that feel right for them.

Motivational interviewing helps people weigh up their readiness to change and build internal motivation. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure whether to try a new behaviour or stop an old one.

Solution-focused therapy looks for practical steps that move a person toward their goals. It emphasises small, repeatable actions and tracking what works in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the different methods and collaborate with the client to choose what fits their needs, goals and preferences. This is a joint process and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, offering shorter check-ins if needed, and letting people join from a quieter place without being on camera for the whole session. These practical benefits often help people sustain regular work on thoughts and everyday habits while juggling other commitments.