Michaela Levas, PACFA

Michaela Levas is a clinical, trauma-informed psychotherapist with over 4 years of practice helping people navigate patterns that keep them stuck and regain a sense of agency in their lives. She blends psychotherapy with clinical hypnosis, ego state therapy and narrative therapy to support clients in recognising recurring behaviours, meeting and integrating inner parts with compassion, and reconnecting with their own clarity and voice. Her approach emphasises practical insight and gentle embodiment - helping understanding shift into meaningful action so clients can reclaim choice and direction.

Michaela is driven by a strong belief in each person s capacity to reshape their story and find empowerment through the therapeutic process. Her work is described as grounded, intuitive and deeply human, creating a space where exploration leads to change. She is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and brings that professional affiliation into a practice focused on thoughtful collaboration and real-world outcomes.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Michaela commonly integrates clinical hypnosis and narrative therapy into her work. Clinical hypnosis uses focused attention and guided imagery to reduce distress and support new ways of thinking and responding - it can be useful for anxiety, stress and patterns of reactivity. Narrative therapy explores the stories people tell about themselves, helping to separate a person from their problems and to rediscover values and preferred ways of living - this is helpful for relationship issues, self esteem and life transitions.

Therapy is a collaborative process and finding the right approach is part of the work. Michaela will work with clients to identify which techniques feel most suitable given their needs, goals and preferences, and she can involve appropriately qualified or registered professionals where specific expertise is required. Together they will shape a plan that fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to access regular support from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity between sessions and choose the format that best suits communication style and practical needs.