Maree has extensive experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment to illness, and physical pain. She has worked in forensic, rehabilitation and community mental health settings with adults of all ages. Her master’s thesis explored people’s personal growth experiences with cancer and examined the resilience of highly sensitive people.
She has an interest in health psychology and the link between psychological and physical experiences. She is honoured to be able to help people change their lives. Maree takes a client-centred approach and uses a range of techniques including cognitive-behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, imagery and creative therapies.
MAREE'S TREATMENT SUMMARY
I have over twenty years’ experience as a psychologist and have worked in many settings, including forensic and community mental and physical health.
I believe therapy is not just techniques, so I provide a therapeutic healing presence, to give people—often for the first time—an experience of warmth, authenticity and unconditional acceptance. I believe in challenging myself with personal growth opportunities because I can only take people as far as I have come. I also believe in the power of humour, when appropriate, as a healing mechanism.
The evidence-based therapies I draw upon vary, based on my client’s preferences and presentation. They include:
Areas of expertise:
My master’s degree was in health psychology and my research thesis explored people’s experiences with a life-threatening illness.
In my spare time, I am a writer and musician. I also enjoy yoga, walking and strength-training.
Client base:
Medicare and private referrals
Clients 18 years and over
Please note I don’t provide psychological reports, psychometric testing, or court reports.
