- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family of origin
About Mim
Mim Gavel is a PACFA practitioner with nine years of psychotherapy experience living and working in Australia. She is originally from Sweden and talks with people about stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Her first aim is to help people feel more capable of handling the day-to-day problems that brought them to therapy.
Mim listens for the patterns that come from people's early family life and how those patterns show up now. She notices roles, expectations and repeated ways of relating that can keep people stuck. She helps people name those patterns and consider different ways of responding in their current relationships.
Sessions focus on practical steps as well as reflection. Conversations look at beliefs, emotions and behaviour together. Mim works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce anxiety, manage stress and improve communication skills.
Mim also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, abandonment and blended family issues. She talks through ways to manage caregiver stress, chronic illness in the family and the practical pressures of separation or divorce.
Sessions are conducted in English and Swedish. Mim asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before the first meeting so she and the client can agree on priorities and the best next steps.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Many clients meet with Mim to address anxiety, stress and relationship patterns. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and on improving emotional understanding. Cognitive-style approaches work on identifying and testing thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood. Behaviour-focused strategies help create new habits and coping routines for stress and everyday problems.Finding the right approach is something she treats as collaborative. She will talk with the client about what feels most relevant and useful, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on the client's goals and preferences.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and the option to choose a format that reduces bandwidth or camera use. These advantages can make it easier to keep continuity while balancing work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related family of origin concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and combines practical steps with reflective conversation about beliefs, emotions and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of psychotherapist work experience, practising in Australia after moving from Sweden.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She lists PACFA as her credential and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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