- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression support
About Maureen
Maureen Du Preez is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans, and she asks new clients to use an online matching process to schedule a first appointment.
Maureen keeps talk practical and direct. She listens to what is worrying someone and helps them break problems into small steps. For anxiety and phobias this can mean noticing patterns of thinking and trying short experiments to test them. For relationship concerns she focuses on clearer communication and managing conflict in day-to-day life.
Her background includes nearly a decade of client work across a range of concerns, from chronic pain and body image to grief, guilt and immigration issues. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the problem at hand rather than a single fixed method. This helps the work feel focused and relevant.
Sessions also address issues that come up around ageing, blended family dynamics and separation. Maureen states she adapts the conversation and the plan to each person’s circumstances, and that she values respect and sensitivity in sessions. Pricing varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, the reader is asked to select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Maureen does not accept international clients at this time.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Maureen works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and on practical behavioural experiments. For example, cognitive-style methods help people notice and test anxious thoughts that make social situations feel larger than they are. Behavioural strategies involve gradual, planned steps to face feared situations and build confidence over time.She also draws on skills-based approaches that teach communication and coping tools for relationship stress and day-to-day mood management. These tools give clear actions to try between sessions, such as communication scripts or short breathing and grounding practices for anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Maureen will discuss different techniques and decide with the client which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress or priorities change.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also allow people to use video or voice according to what feels manageable for them, which can help with being more comfortable in early sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and depression, plus a range of related issues such as body image and chronic illness.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps conversations practical, focusing on steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Maureen has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, relationships and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.