Meet Maria
Maria is a warm and empathetic psychologist who is passionate about improving the well-being and mental health of her clients. Adopting a collaborative and evidence-based approach to treatment, she aims to provide her clients with the opportunity to reflect, explore and build insight in a place where they feel safe, heard, and understood.
She is registered to practice as a Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and is registered as a Medicare provider. Maria is on the NSW Branch Committee of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT). She is also a member Australian Clinical Psychology Association.
Maria completed her undergraduate training at the University of Sydney and holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Queensland.
Maria has experience working with people from all walks of life, including adolescents, adults and older adults across community and hospital settings. She has treated depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, adjustment difficulties, and personality concerns. Maria also has experience working with common life stressors such as relationships, workplace, and general life distress.
Areas of special interest
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Health Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Adjustment Difficulties (including difficulties with grief, work, family, or relationships)
Clinical Perfectionism
Low Self-Esteem
Depression
Personality concerns
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Insomnia
Panic Disorder
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Assessments
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Availability
Maria sees clients in our consulting rooms and online via video on Thursdays and Fridays.