- Empathic listening
- Practical strategies
- Strengths focused
About Michael
Michael Maroney is an ACA counsellor with ten years of professional and life experience. He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what’s troubling them. He emphasises empathy and practical support so clients feel heard and understood.
He commonly helps with addictions, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles and relationship concerns. He also works with issues linked to men’s wellbeing, career questions and intimacy-related worries. His approach is direct and respectful, aimed at helping people reconnect with what matters to them.
Michael sees each person as the expert on their own life. He uses that view to build on strengths and practical steps rather than lecturing or overcomplicating things. Sessions focus on clear goals, steady progress and skills people can use between meetings.
Clinically he draws from client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to shape conversations and problem solving. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are the focus. These methods are combined to match the person’s needs rather than applied as a single formula.
People who come to Michael often want a straightforward plan and support to make changes. He encourages honest talk about setbacks and progress. Together he and the client aim for realistic steps that fit into everyday life.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs support to clarify values and make personal changes. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, obsessions or compulsions. The Gottman Method concentrates on relationship patterns and communication skills when people want clearer ways to resolve conflict or rebuild connection.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the person’s goals and preferences and propose an approach to try. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as things change.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt these methods to work well in remote appointments, focusing on practical exercises, communication skills and planning between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He helps people with addictions, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns, plus issues linked to men’s wellbeing and career direction.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is empathic and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals and equipping people with usable strategies.
What experience does he bring?
He has ten years of combined professional and life experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.