About Spirited Therapy

We take an integrative approach to therapy, combining humanistic (person-centred) approaches with CBT, EMDR and Solution-Focused brief therapy. Above all, we offer a safe space to feel understood and heard.

We specialise in:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief and loss

  • PTSD Trauma & Complex Trauma

  • Relationship Issues

With a strong emphasis on client-focused care, we understand that each individual's path to healing is unique. We offer a personalised approach to ensure that your therapy journey is tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Compassion lies at the heart of our approach, as we believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is the cornerstone to effective therapy and that, as Irvin Yalom puts it, "it is the relationship that heals".

white human face carved on white wall
white human face carved on white wall
person looking out through window
person looking out through window

Our philosophy.

Based in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Spirited Therapy provide person-centred and trauma-informed counselling services to adults and couples in-person or online.

We believe, above all else, in building authentic relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust to build confidence in therapy as a place of acceptance and healing; and in the client as an agent of change outside of the therapy room.

Michael Briggs

Registered Counsellor (ACA L2 - ACA #18395)

EMDR Practitioner

Favourite animal: Dogs (I have three!)

Favourite musician: A very tough question, but you can't go past Jeff Buckley

Hobbies: Rowing (still-water), cycling, and spending time with my family

Sweet or savoury? Absolutely, without-a-doubt, 100-per-cent sweet!

What I am thankful for: To be able to do what I do, and offer my help and support to some of the most courageous and resilient clients one could ask for.

What I enjoy most about my work: Witnessing the growing sense of awareness of a client's own sense of progress, however big or small.

What therapeutic modalities do I use: I believe in an integrative model of therapy, drawing on influences of CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy; whilst specialising in EMDR for the treatment of PTSD, complex trauma and phobias.