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Counsellor

Marianne Mak



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

Approach
Supportive, respectful and culturally sensitive, providing a safe space for clients to explore concerns and work towards personal growth and wellbeing.
Experience
  • Provides counselling support for mental health, emotional wellbeing and personal growth
  • Offers a supportive, respectful and culturally sensitive space for clients to explore concerns, consider options and make informed decisions
  • Works with individuals, couples and families across child, adolescent and adult populations
  • Experienced in supporting clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and navigating cross-cultural communication and conflict

Areas of Focus
Marianne supports clients experiencing:
  • Grief, loss and bereavement
  • Anxiety, stress and stress management
  • Depression and emotional wellbeing concerns
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Mental health recovery
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Couple and family challenges
  • Child and adolescent concerns
  • Bullying
  • Cross-cultural differences, communication and conflict
  • Conflict, critical decisions and finding new directions
  • Personal development, effective communication, self-esteem and conflict resolution

Therapeutic Modalities
  • Integrative, person-centred approach tailored to individual needs
  • Culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice
  • Focus on empowering clients to explore options, build resilience and make informed decisions

Availability
  • Monday – Friday evenings (except Tuesday): 5:00pm – 9:00pm

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