Marina has been working as a psychologist for over 10 years in Canada and has now joined our team in Australia as a provisional psychologist as she transitions into her Australian practice. She is deeply passionate about the field of psychology and has been a clinical university instructor in the past, teaching students the art of therapy.

 

Marina has truly dedicated her life's work to promoting change through work in mental health. She lives by the motto of change can be scary but it is what propels us forward to a world of new possibilities.

 

Marina enjoys working with various age ranges and seeing people going through major life stages and changes. Marina works with individuals who are seeking to understand and explore their life patterns as they pertain to relationships whether that is with colleagues, family, or romantic partners. She prefers to use the Gottman couple's counselling approach in helping couples improve communication and connection in their relationships. Marina is specialised in family counselling, helping people build stronger connections and learning how to hold appropriate boundaries.

 

A favourite field of Marina's is working with youth who are wanting to learn how to cope with anxiety and stress of transitioning into new stages of growth and adulthood.

 

Marina's style is to really get to know you first and choose the best fit of therapeutic approach for your unique concerns. What you will always find in her sessions: deep listening and holding space … while having a sense of humour! Therapy doesn’t have to be stuffy, but it does need to fit you and where you’re at in that moment in time.

 

Marina looks forward to connecting with you and  feels that being therapist is an immense privilege to be able to walk alongside you.