- stress and anxiety
- self esteem
- ADHD support
About Michaela
Michaela Levas is a psychotherapist registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) with four years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self‑esteem, coping with life changes and ADHD. She also focuses on family of origin issues and patterns that come from childhood.
Michaela blends psychotherapy with clinical hypnosis, ego state work and narrative approaches to help people notice recurring patterns. Sessions often involve mapping how different parts of a person respond in relationships and daily life. She uses straightforward questions and guided techniques to make those patterns clearer.
People come to her to understand why they feel stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed or unsure about commitments. Conversations work toward identifying small, practical steps rather than big, abstract goals. Michaela aims to help clients find clearer ways to make decisions and set boundaries.
Her work pays attention to how early family roles shape current behaviour and relationships. That can mean looking at expectations, communication styles or roles that were normal in childhood but feel limiting now. The focus stays on what can be changed in the present.
Michaela describes her style as grounded and intuitive. She combines talking therapy with experiential methods such as hypnosis and ego state techniques to support people who want both understanding and tangible change.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Online work with Michaela draws on psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis and ego state methods. Psychotherapy here means regular conversations that help people identify thoughts, feelings and behaviours that repeat from earlier family roles. That approach helps when someone wants clearer boundaries or fewer automatic reactions. Clinical hypnosis is used as a guided technique to focus attention and access calm states; it can support work on anxiety, self‑esteem and habit change. Ego state work involves noticing different parts or self‑states that hold memories, emotions or conflicting impulses, which can help with patterns rooted in childhood and family of origin issues.Choosing which mix of approaches will suit an individual is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current difficulties, personal goals and preferences, then try methods that feel appropriate. Adjustments are made over time so the approach matches what the client wants to work on and how they prefer to work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed. A therapist will discuss practical arrangements and recommended session lengths during the initial scheduling process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self‑esteem, life changes and ADHD, plus family of origin issues and related patterns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses psychotherapy combined with clinical hypnosis, ego state techniques and narrative approaches to help people notice and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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