- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Mim
Mim Gavel is a Swedish psychologist and psychotherapist practising in Australia with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She emphasises clients' own strengths and perspectives while offering practical support through change.
Mim describes the person in front of her as the expert in their story. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory. She listens for what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning and helps people try different ways of responding to those patterns.
Her work routinely covers issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, attachment concerns and blended family problems. She also supports people affected by cancer, caregiving stress, and co-morbidity where more than one issue is present. Communication and commitment worries are commonly discussed in sessions.
Mim is comfortable working with people on control and dependency patterns, and with neurodiverse clients including those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people practise new skills and test different choices in their life roles.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Mim helps clients break concerns into specific, manageable goals and reviews progress together. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
Approach to therapeutic methods and online work
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify patterns of thought and behaviour that maintain anxiety or low mood, and then practise small experiments to test new responses. Another approach addresses trauma and abuse by stabilising symptoms first and then working on processing memories and rebuilding a sense of safety in daily life.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical constraints, and together they will try methods that fit those needs. If something does not feel helpful, they review it and adjust the plan rather than sticking with an approach that does not fit.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow check-in conversations during breaks. Phone-only options use less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in. Discuss session length and frequency when you schedule to find what fits your daily routine.
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 topics such as abandonment and family of origin issues.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical steps to identify unhelpful patterns and test new ways of responding to them.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of psychotherapist work experience in clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with PACFA and is practising in Australia.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
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 get started?
Select 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, use the crisis numbers.