- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family and parenting
About Mitchell
Mitchell Meldrum is a counsellor with 16 years of professional experience in Australia. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, struggling with addiction, or coping with grief and loss. He also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and life changes that feel hard to manage.
Mitchell works from the view that each person knows their story best. He looks for strengths and practical steps rather than labels. Sessions focus on clear, manageable goals and on strategies a person can use between meetings. He aims to make the work straightforward and relevant to everyday life.
His background includes work with trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and issues affecting LGBT people. He also has experience supporting first responders, people facing gender dysphoria, and those living with or affected by HIV and AIDS. Additional areas Mitchell has worked in include hoarding, hospice and end-of-life matters, and non-monogamous relationship questions.
Mitchell holds PACFA credentialling, which is noted as his professional credential. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and helps people decide which approaches suit them. He encourages honest conversation and practical problem solving during sessions.
To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and books according to the therapist's schedule. Session costs vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online support
Mitchell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try new responses in daily life; this is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress. Another approach emphasises building small, achievable habits and routines to improve sleep, eating and emotional regulation, which can help with addictions and mood difficulties.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Mitchell will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. He revisits the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into busy lives, for example by saving travel time, allowing a shorter check-in around work breaks, or making it easier to attend when juggling family responsibilities. Discuss practical needs with the therapist during booking so the session pattern aligns with everyday routines and goals.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mitchell commonly help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief. He also works with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Mitchell focuses on practical steps and on the client's own strengths. He aims for clear, manageable goals and everyday strategies people can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working in Australia with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Mitchell's credential is PACFA and he practices in Australia. That credential name is provided as part of his professional details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary depending on location and the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.