- Guilt and shame
- Parenting support
- Anxiety tools
About Mitchell
Mitchell Salafia is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with five years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem and depression. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and guilt and shame.
Mitchell respects that each person knows their own life best. He treats clients as the expert on their story and draws on their strengths when talking through difficult feelings. Sessions are conversational and practical rather than overly technical.
In appointments he helps people name and track what keeps difficult feelings going. That can mean talking about past experiences that still feel raw, patterns in relationships, or habits that make guilt or shame feel larger. He aims to make difficult topics clearer so decisions feel easier.
Mitchell offers straightforward tools for managing anxiety and low mood. These include short exercises to try between sessions and ways to test unhelpful thoughts. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain and fatherhood issues, focusing on what can be changed day to day.
People who contact him can expect a collaborative style. He listens, outlines simple options, and works with clients to pick approaches that fit their needs. If you want to start, follow the site steps to see the online therapy options and book a first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Mitchell draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. These approaches involve identifying patterns that keep anxiety or shame active, then practising small behaviour changes and thought experiments to test those patterns. This style is useful for anxiety, low mood and feelings of guilt.He also uses trauma-informed methods that focus on pacing difficult material. That means working slowly through painful memories, tracking emotional reactions, and using grounding or breathing strategies to manage intensity. This approach helps when past events still influence day-to-day feelings.
Finding the right approach often takes a few conversations. Mitchell will work collaboratively to figure out what fits best based on goals, current stressors and preferences. He describes options clearly and asks clients to try approaches for a time, then reviews how they are working together.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can fit around work, parenting and other commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss formats and practical scheduling when you arrange your first session so the approach fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment and guilt and shame.
What is his general approach in sessions?
His sessions are conversational and practical, treating the client as the expert on their life and offering simple tools to try between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Can I work with him in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.