- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Family of origin
About Maureen
Maureen Du Preez is a PACFA counsellor based in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Maureen speaks English and Afrikaans and works with adults who want practical ways to manage day-to-day difficulties.
Her style is straightforward and focused on what is happening now. Sessions look at how family patterns and early experiences influence current thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Conversations include simple skills for managing anxiety, clearer ways to communicate, and steps to rebuild confidence.
Maureen also helps with problems that often sit alongside emotional distress. These include body image concerns, chronic pain or illness, blended family issues, and immigration-related stress. She addresses family of origin issues when they affect relationships or self-understanding.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the approach to each person. Expect a practical plan and regular review of progress. The goal is to reduce overwhelming feelings and create more reliable ways of coping.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Maureen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding and thought-management techniques to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. This helps when worry or tension makes routine tasks hard.She also draws on approaches that look at patterns from early family life and how they affect current relationships. This involves identifying recurring roles and expectations learned in childhood and testing new ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase clarity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maureen will discuss options in the first sessions and adapt methods to the client's goals and preferences. The plan is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. They can also reduce travel time and help people access support without changing their usual routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus a wide range of related concerns such as blended family issues and chronic illness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and focused on the present. Sessions emphasise skills for managing anxiety, clearer communication and building confidence.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds PACFA credentialing and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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