Mim Gavel, PACFA

Mim Gavel is a Swedish psychologist and psychotherapist practising in Australia with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling stuck by addressing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. Mim frames the first appointment as a chance to understand the person's story and identify small, useful steps forward.

Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative. She treats clients as the experts in their own lives and works together with them to build on existing strengths. Sessions tend to focus on practical ways to manage daily overwhelm and improve relationships and motivation.

Mim has particular interest in issues connected to abandonment, adoption and foster care, and attachment concerns. She also supports people navigating blended family issues, caregiver stress, cancer-related worries and the complex effects of co-morbidity. She pays attention to how family of origin history shapes current choices.

People with communication or commitment difficulties, control issues, or dependent personality patterns often seek her help to find clearer patterns and practical alternatives. She also works with those affected by divorce and separation, and with autism and Asperger Syndrome related concerns.

Mim offers therapy in English and Swedish. She encourages those taking the first step to see therapy as a shared process where small changes can lead to clearer thinking and steadier emotional responses.

How evidence-based methods translate to online practice

Mim works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety and low mood, and then testing small behavioural changes to improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early experiences shape current reactions and teaching alternative ways to connect and communicate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mim aims to figure out what fits by talking through your goals, preferences and the issues you bring. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques will be most useful and how to pace the work so it feels manageable.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking to confirm what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit those who prefer working from a familiar setting or who need flexibility around work and family commitments.