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Counsellor

Marianne Mak



Education & Qualifications
  • Registered Counsellor, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
  • Registered Counsellor, Christian Counsellors Association Australia (CCAA)
  • Languages: Sessions available in Cantonese, Mandarin and English

Approach
Marianne’s approach is supportive, respectful and culturally sensitive, providing a safe space for clients to explore concerns, consider their options and work towards personal growth and wellbeing.
Experience
  • Experience providing counselling support for clients experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges
  • Works with individuals, couples and families, including children, adolescents and adults
  • Experienced in supporting clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including cross-cultural communication and conflict

Areas of Focus
Marianne supports clients experiencing:
  • Grief, loss and bereavement
  • Anxiety, stress and depression
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Mental health recovery
  • Relationship, couple and family difficulties
  • Child and adolescent concerns, including bullying
  • Cross-cultural differences, communication and conflict
  • Personal development, self-esteem and life decisions

Languages: Sessions available in Cantonese, Mandarin and English
Therapeutic Modalities
Marianne draws on evidence-based and integrative approaches, tailored to each client’s needs:
  • Person-centred therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Marianne supports clients to build resilience and feel confident making informed decisions

Availability
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Location: CityLife Community Care, Wantirna South
Session options: In-person and online sessions available
Fee Schedule
All fees are for a 50min session
  Individual Couple Family
Standard $100 $115 $130
Health Care Card $60 $75 $90