Michael Spackman

Michael Spackman helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to begin. He keeps sessions straightforward and practical so worries can be talked through in plain language. Michael aims to make the first steps towards change feel less daunting and more manageable.

He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression and anger. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family tensions, and issues that touch identity such as LGBT concerns. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment worries, body image, chronic illness and caregiving strain.

Michael uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to suit each person. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based techniques to shape sessions around what the client needs. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's comfort level.

Across eight years of practice he has helped people build clearer priorities, manage strong emotions and handle life transitions. He works to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. The overall aim is to support people to feel more in control and to move toward a life that feels more satisfying.

Michael holds PACFA accreditation, which he lists as his professional credential. He practises in Australia and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

How his therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance and finding direction when life feels uncertain. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with practical experiments to reduce distress and improve mood. It often suits worries, depression and stress that respond to skills practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early experiences influence current reactions; it can help with abandonment concerns, intimacy and communication struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will discuss options and tailor methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits each person rather than forcing one method on everybody.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day and fewer travel demands. Online work can make shorter check-ins or regular skill-practice sessions simpler to maintain. If you want to know the specific session formats Michael currently offers, confirm the available options before booking so you can choose what fits your schedule and circumstances.