Maureen Du Preez, PACFA

Maureen Du Preez is a counsellor with nine years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence or struggling with depression. Maureen approaches each person with sensitivity and compassion and adapts her conversations to fit what they need.

Her work often involves talking through relationship concerns and the effects of trauma or abuse. Maureen also supports people dealing with body image, chronic pain and illness, and the strains that come with ageing or blended family situations. She aims to help clients build practical coping skills and small changes that make daily life easier.

Maureen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's goals. She focuses on clear, straightforward steps rather than clinical jargon. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the individual’s readiness to change.

Maureen communicates in English and Afrikaans. She holds PACFA as a credential and brings nearly a decade of experience to her practice in Australia. People often begin by sharing what feels most urgent, and then together they map out practical next steps.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Maureen aims to make that step feel manageable. She works to create a respectful atmosphere where people can speak openly and start finding ways forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online support

Maureen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach helps people learn concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, pacing and behavioural steps to reduce overwhelm. Another approach focuses on working through trauma and its effects by pacing difficult memories and building safety through gradual exposure and grounding techniques.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maureen works with each person to identify what feels most helpful and adjusts methods over time based on progress and personal preference. She explains options clearly and invites feedback so the work fits the client's goals.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking. This profile does not list specific formats, so confirm current options when you sign up. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people continue care while managing chronic illness or mobility limits, as sessions can be arranged around energy and medical needs.