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Maria has over 16 years of experience delivering wellbeing services across the domestic and sexual violence sectors. Her experience includes crisis intervention, trauma-informed counselling, comprehensive risk assessment, and supporting people navigating the impacts of violence, abuse and family relationship challenges.
Maria has primarily worked alongside women and children experiencing crisis, supporting them to understand patterns of violence and coercion, strengthen safety, and rebuild wellbeing. She also has extensive experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ communities, and male clients, providing inclusive, person-centred and trauma-informed support.
In addition to her direct practice, Maria has provided professional supervision to practitioners and has completed the Advanced Supervision Program through the Australian Association of Social Workers, further strengthening her capacity to support reflective practice, workforce wellbeing and professional growth.
"I believe healing happens through safe, respectful relationships where people feel heard, understood and empowered. My approach is warm, collaborative and trauma-informed, and I work alongside each person at a pace that feels right for them, building on their strengths to support meaningful and lasting change."
Yes. Information shared in sessions is confidential and handled in line with our privacy obligations. We will let you know in advance about the small number of circumstances where we are required to share information (for example, where there is risk of serious harm).
Both. Telehealth is available across Australia. In-person sessions are available in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
You do not need a referral to book with us. A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP may allow you to claim a Medicare rebate for sessions with an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. If you would like one, your GP can prepare it for you.
Our session fees and current Medicare rebate amounts are available on our booking page. For some clients, seeing an AMHSW under Medicare may reduce out-of-pocket costs.
This is social work support delivered within a supervised practice. Medicare-funded clinical care is available with our Accredited Mental Health Social Workers. If you are looking for non-clinical wellbeing support, our Wellbeing Coaches sit in a separate service.
Yes. Our practice is trauma-informed and recovery-oriented. You are never pushed to share more than you are ready for, and we work with you at the pace that feels right.
Both can support people experiencing mental health challenges. Under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, Medicare rebates may be available with eligible psychologists and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers. A social worker often brings a particular strength in working with trauma, family and relationships, and in helping you navigate the systems and services around your situation. A psychologist often brings particular depth in diagnosis, assessment and structured therapy. We can help you think through which suits you best.
