Mim Gavel, PACFA

Mim Gavel is a Swedish psychologist and psychotherapist based in Australia with nine years of practice supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She brings a practical, strengths-based focus to therapy, helping clients build motivation, confidence and resilience while addressing the patterns that get in the way of more fulfilling relationships and day-to-day functioning.

Mim works from the view that each person is the expert on their own life, and she aims to amplify clients' existing strengths as part of the therapeutic process. Her approach is collaborative and respectful, supporting people to take the courageous first steps toward change and to set realistic, meaningful goals for recovery and growth. She is listed with PACFA, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, which reflects her alignment with recognised professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy.

Clients can expect a calm, supportive space to explore difficult experiences and practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve communication, attachment and self-worth. Mim focuses on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each person, working alongside clients to help them regain a sense of agency and move toward a more satisfying life.

Evidence-based approaches and accessible online care

Mim uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage difficult thoughts and behaviours and rebuild a stronger sense of self. One common strand of her work focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood and motivation. Another common focus is trauma-informed work that helps people process past hurt, understand its impact on relationships and attachment, and develop healthier ways of relating and coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Mim works collaboratively with each person to find the strategies that best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts pacing so clients feel supported while working toward meaningful change.

Online therapy with Mim is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier to access appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists from different locations and to continue care in ways that suit individual schedules and communication styles.