Biography
Hi I'm Mary,
a qualified registered Counsellor and therapist with a deep passion for supporting individuals navigating through life’s challenges and transitions. My approach is grounded in compassion, empathy and respect, with the belief that with the right support, healing and growth is always possible.
My path into counselling came after experiencing a series of personal hardships — including loss, redundancy, financial strain, and burnout. These experiences profoundly shaped me, leading to a period of deep reflection and healing, ultimately leading to personal growth and transformation. As I worked my way back to health and wellness, I felt a strong calling to support others on their own healing journeys.
In 2016, I began my private practice in Mawson lakes then relocating to Prospect, Adelaide. Offering a safe, compassionate and confidential space for Individuals to journey and explore their inner world, Challenges & struggles, identifying and processing emotions, building upon their resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. Whether you're facing relationship issues, anxiety, grief, stress, burnout, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you with care, understanding, and facilitating empowered change through healing. ​
Specialising
In Personal Growth & Development
Our specialization lies in empowering individuals to achieve personal growth and well-being through holistic therapy, addressing a wide range of mental health challenges and life transitions.
Empowering Personal Growth
I support individuals navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, and personal concerns through a holistic and integrative approach. Together, we meet you where you are—honouring your pace—as we walk alongside you on your unique journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth.
In a safe and supportive space, we gently explore difficult emotions, past and present experiences, inner blocks, and limiting patterns. Our work is centred around uncovering what’s holding you back, reconnecting with your inner strengths, and releasing suppressed emotions—allowing you to move toward meaningful and lasting change aligned with your goals.
Using a multidisciplinary approach, we blend evidence-based therapeutic tools with complementary practices to support deep healing and authentic transformation.
Approach
Holistic and Client-Centered Therapy
By using a Person-Centered approach combined with Root Cause Therapy this enables her to identify and address limiting beliefs that could be blocking you from achieving the desired goals you want in life. This powerful and unique approach aims to address the root cause of the presenting issue facilating change through healing past emotional blockages, therefore empowering clients to achieve personal goals and lasting healing.
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At AwakenChange Counselling, we practice a client-centered, holistic approach to therapy, prioritizing the individual needs and goals of each client within a supportive and nurturing therapeutic environment.
Memberships
Professional Affiliations
As a part of our commitment to excellence, we maintain professional memberships with Australia Counselling Association, staying updated with the latest developments in counselling and complimentary therapies to provide the best possible care for our clients.