Mariana is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (Honours) with Psychologist Training from UNESP – São Paulo State University, Brazil.
Mariana’s experience includes facilitating therapeutic groups and providing individual interventions in diverse mental health settings, including private practice and psychiatric hospital. Her academic foundation is rooted in the psychodynamic approach, which she has since expanded to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This breadth of training enables her to adapt her therapeutic approach to meet each client’s unique needs.
Mariana works with adults and adolescents, focusing on the following areas of interest:
- Anxiety / Depression
- Trauma
- Stress management
- Grief and loss
- Personality disorders
- Attachment/ Relationship Issues
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Work-related stress or burnout
- Migration issues
- Identity Issues
She is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, beliefs, self-awareness and develop effective coping strategies. Fluent in both English and Portuguese, Mariana can provide therapy in the client’s preferred language.
She is available for telehealth sessions only.
Please call reception on 1300224665 to book an appointment with Mariana.
