Maureen Du Preez

Maureen Du Preez is a PACFA counsellor with nine years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or self-doubt. Maureen aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and respectful, and she acknowledges how brave it can feel to begin.

Her sessions focus on clear, practical conversation. She listens for what matters most to each person and adapts the plan to suit their circumstances. Maureen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address concerns such as relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and eating and food-related issues.

Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and tools to help with coping in day-to-day life. She also supports people managing chronic pain, illness and disability, and those dealing with separation, family of origin issues, or immigration-related stress. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Maureen brings calm, patience and straightforward guidance to sessions. She emphasises respect and sensitivity, and she seeks to build confidence and motivation alongside symptom relief. Sessions are delivered in English and Afrikaans for people located in Australia.

If you are ready to start, Maureen asks that you use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. She tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s unique needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Maureen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach she uses focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding and thought-management strategies that can be used between sessions. Another approach emphasises talking through relationship and self-esteem concerns to identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of relating and self-talk.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maureen will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that suit you, and adjust the plan over time. The focus is on what works for your day-to-day life rather than a single fixed method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, offer shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. The therapist will also help decide whether a longer weekly session or briefer, more frequent contacts suit your needs.