Maria is an experienced and skilled Counsellor and Social worker
specialising in Relationships and Couples Counselling. She spent
many years at Relationships Australia and has run a successful
private practice for over 22 years. She works with both couples and
individuals.

Maria also brings extensive experience in counselling for clients
presenting with grief, loss, and trauma.

Maria completed her training at the University of Melbourne and
later at Relationships Australia.

Alongside her private practice, she has held a range of roles,
including Senior Social Worker in the Mental Health inpatient Unit at
Epworth Hospital

At Epworth, Maria facilitated group programs and provided
individual counselling to patients presenting with anxiety,
depression, trauma and other mental health conditions.
Maria utilizes a variety of counselling modalities including Cognitive
Behavioural therapy; ACT, (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy);
Mindfulness; Psychodynamic psychotherapy; Trauma informed
practice; Systemic Practice; Solutions focused Therapy; and
Coaching.

Maria also likes to include psychoeducation and skill building in her
sessions supporting clients to develop strategies they can apply
independently moving forward.

Grounded in an empathic, compassion focussed, strengths-based
approach, Maria collaborates with clients to create a safe space for
change, healing, growth and recovery.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with her family and her
cat, Aurora. She also enjoys travel, musical theatre, and dance.

Maria’s area of focus:

• Grief and Loss
• Trauma
• Relationships
• Anxiety
• Depression

Maria’s treatment modalities are:

• CBT
• ACT
• Mindfulness
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Trauma Informed Practice
• Systemic Practice
• Coaching
• Solutions Focused Therapy

Client groups:

• Couples
• Individuals

Available

• TBA