Tina Michaela, M.Couns
Certified Professional Counselor
“I believe healing begins in safe, attuned connection. Whether you are an adult navigating complex trauma, a couple working through intercultural challenges, a child expressing difficult behaviours — I offer counselling that is integrative, culturally sensitive, and deeply compassionate. Many of the people I support carry experiences that were never named, validated, or understood — moments of emotional neglect, cultural displacement, or relational wounds that continue to echo into the present. My role is to walk beside you with steadiness, respect and professional guidance, creating a space where survival patterns are honored for the protection they once offered, and gently softened so new possibilities can emerge. My commitment is to provide a shame-free, non-judgmental environment where you can reclaim your voice, reconnect with your body, and rediscover your aliveness. Healing is not about “trying harder” or being fixed; it is about being met with presence, safety, and acceptance, so that transformation and healing can unfold. ”
About Me
Approach
🌈 My approach blends: NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model), Attachment & developmental trauma work, Somatic and body-based work, Mindfulness-based emotional completion, Intercultural expertise & global mobility understanding, Trauma Pedagogy & Play.
🌿 The NeuroAffective Relational Model NARM is a mind–body therapy created to treat Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) and the relational patterns that arise from early emotional wounding. It integrates principles from attachment theory, polyvagal theory, somatic psychology, and psychodynamic approaches. NARM is an integrated framework for body and mind that identifies and addresses the complex ways in which childhood trauma can manifest itself in interpersonal difficulties, maladaptive patterns, identity issues and impaired affect regulation.
🐚 I help you: Understand and unwind lifelong survival patterns, Reconnect with your true self, Reduce shame and self-blame, Build emotional regulation and resilience, Strengthen your capacity for intimacy, trust, and connection; Rediscover a sense of vitality, presence, and joy; My work with you is integrative, culturally attuned, and deeply respectful. I walk beside you — steady, attuned, grounded.
Services
Services Offered:
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Crisis Counselling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Divorce Counselling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Couples
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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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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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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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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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Procrastination
The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
Professional Title:
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Certified Professional Counselor
A counselor who has met certification standards for providing professional mental health counselling services.
Qualifications
Master of Counselling
Donau Universität Krems
Year: 2017
Psychotherapeutisches Propädeutikum
CertificationUniversity / Ministry of Health
Year: 2025
NARM Therapist
NARM International
Year: 2021