Counsellor profile
Maureen Du Preez, PACFA
Based in Australia · 9 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and relationships
Continue with MaureenAt a glance
- Registration
- PACFA, Australia (29814)
- Qualifications
- PACFA
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English, Afrikaans
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Maureen supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Maureen
PACFA counsellor with nine years of professional experience, Maureen Du Preez works from Australia and speaks English and Afrikaans. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Her approach is practical and conversational and she adapts how she works to each person’s situation.
Maureen focuses on clear, direct discussion about what is happening now and what someone wants to change. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and develop coping strategies. Sessions often include talking through thoughts, testing small changes and learning new ways to respond to difficult feelings.
She also supports people facing ageing and geriatric issues, blended family challenges, chronic pain and illness, body image and eating-related concerns. Other areas she works with include communication problems, separation and divorce, domestic violence, immigration issues and guilt or shame. First responder issues and coping after disasters are also listed among her focus areas.
Maureen describes her work as respectful and sensitive. She sets out a practical plan with each person and adjusts the process as needed. The early sessions are used to clarify goals and try approaches that suit the person’s pace and preferences.
People can expect short, focused sessions that aim to build useful skills and clearer thinking. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting where priorities are agreed and the next steps are planned.
How Maureen uses evidence-based techniques in online counselling
Maureen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is cognitive-style work that looks at unhelpful thoughts and teaches ways to test and change them; this helps with anxiety, low mood and self-esteem. Another approach involves behavioural strategies such as activity planning and gradual exposure to feared situations, which can reduce avoidance and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The counsellor will discuss options during the first sessions and together with the client decide which mix of techniques best suits the person’s goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people access a counsellor who speaks English or Afrikaans without needing to travel. Ask about the available session types when you complete the initial matching questionnaire to pick what works best for you.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, body image, communication problems and immigration issues.
What is her counselling style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to talk through problems and try small changes. Sessions aim to teach coping strategies and clearer ways of responding to feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as PACFA and works from Australia.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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