Michael Spackman
PACFA
Practical help for anger and stress
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- Eight years experience
- PACFA credentialed
- Practical behaviour focus
About Michael
Michael Spackman offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by anger, stress or anxiety. He presents as approachable and steady, helping clients talk through upsetting thoughts and behaviours. Parents reading this will find short clear explanations and a focus on what to try next rather than long theory. Michael is PACFA credentialed and brings eight years of professional experience to sessions.
He aims to make sessions a place to be honest and to work out manageable steps. Conversations cover what triggers strong emotion, small behaviour changes, and ways to communicate differently. He draws on techniques that help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new responses.
Michael uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people decide what matters to them, and cognitive strategies to reduce repetitive worry. Attachment-based work supports understanding of relationship patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. He also incorporates client-centred listening so people feel heard while they plan change.
His background includes supporting people after trauma, guiding those coping with grief, and assisting people who identify as LGBT. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, relationship and family tensions, and long-term illness or pain.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Michael helps set clear, doable goals and reviews progress each time. Clients who want a straightforward, respectful approach to managing anger and stress often find this helpful.
He aims to make sessions a place to be honest and to work out manageable steps. Conversations cover what triggers strong emotion, small behaviour changes, and ways to communicate differently. He draws on techniques that help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new responses.
Michael uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people decide what matters to them, and cognitive strategies to reduce repetitive worry. Attachment-based work supports understanding of relationship patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. He also incorporates client-centred listening so people feel heard while they plan change.
His background includes supporting people after trauma, guiding those coping with grief, and assisting people who identify as LGBT. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, relationship and family tensions, and long-term illness or pain.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Michael helps set clear, doable goals and reviews progress each time. Clients who want a straightforward, respectful approach to managing anger and stress often find this helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Michael often uses acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in session. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and decide what matters most, which can reduce the hold of anger and anxiety. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical ways to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and situation, and adjust strategies as progress is reviewed. The client and therapist plan together rather than following a fixed formula.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video useful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer audio for a quicker or quieter session; check the available formats when arranging sessions.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Australia
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Credentials
- PACFA
- Languages
- English
- Registration (Australia)
- PACFA · No. 28560
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with anger, stress and anxiety, as well as grief, trauma and depression. Other areas include ADHD, family tensions and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines straightforward listening with practical exercises and goal-setting. Sessions focus on finding small, workable changes rather than long theoretical explanations.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Michael has eight years of professional work in counselling and related support roles. That experience includes working with trauma, grief, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is PACFA credentialed and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.