About Mariana
I'm a counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association. My journey began in early childhood education, where I discovered my passion for how children grow, learn and feel.
Today I support children from 3, teenagers and parents with a gentle, person-centred approach, always at your own pace.
My training includes a Diploma of Counselling, a Certificate in Child and Youth Counselling, a Certificate in Early Childhood, and specialisations in Family Constellation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, ADHD Management and Neurofeedback.
My therapeutic style
My approach is client-led. Each person chooses what they'd like to focus on, which helps build trust and real engagement. I act as a compassionate facilitator, creating a safe space where every experience and feeling is acknowledged.
My work is about helping each person discover who they are: their character, their goals and what matters to them.
Using a person-centred approach, we take every step at your own pace. Together we work on easing difficult feelings, building emotional control and developing strategies for challenging times.
Therapeutic Approaches
Areas I can help with
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Child-Centred Play Therapy
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Child-Led Therapy
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Person-Centred Therapy
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Mindfulness Therapy
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Art as Therapy
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ADHD Management
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Neurofeedback
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Family Constellation
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Adjustment/Transition Issues
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Stress Management
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Coping Strategies
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Parent Coaching
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Self-worth
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Trauma
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Family Challenges
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Anger and Aggression