Michaela Pain

Counselor

“I’m Michaela — I'm a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with adults (solo or couples) in Launceston and online. I'm here for whatever's real for you: anxiety hijacking your plans, depression whispering that nothing's worth it, grief crashing in like it owns the place, self-worth ebbing away. I'm here to unpick those knots with you. Talking helps. ”

About Me

I’m Michaela — I'm a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with adults (solo or couples) in Launceston and online. I'm here for whatever's real for you: anxiety hijacking your plans, depression whispering that nothing's worth it, grief crashing in like it owns the place, self-worth ebbing away. I'm here to unpick those knots with you. Talking helps.

Approach

Life can get messy. One minute you’re fine, the next you’re lying awake at 3 a.m. replaying conversations from 2014. Work’s a grind, relationships feel strained, and you’re wondering when you last felt like you. That’s where I come in. No judgement, no clipboard interrogation — just a space to unload what’s on your mind, hear yourself think, and figure out a way forward. Together, we’ll pick apart the knots and make room for something lighter. Because talking helps. And honestly? It might help more than you think.

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Basic Information

Launceston, United Kingdom

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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