M1 Psychology

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Maree Stevens

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Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

M.SocWork (Qual), M.HumServ, M.Ed (Guid & Couns), GradDip Couns, GradCert MHP, GradCert HumRel, GradCert SpEd, B.Adult & Voc Ed

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, counsellor, teacher and experienced Guidance Counsellor. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, adults and families through some of the more challenging periods of their lives.

My experience in both mental health and education has given me a strong understanding of the many factors that can influence our emotional wellbeing. Sometimes people seek counselling because they are experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood or trauma. At other times, they may simply feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure about how to move forward. For children and young people, difficulties may show themselves through changes in behaviour, emotional regulation, friendships, school engagement or relationships at home.

Approach

I believe that an important part of counselling is creating a safe and trusting relationship where people feel genuinely listened to and understood. My approach is warm, respectful and collaborative. I take the time to understand each person’s individual experiences, strengths and circumstances, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

When working with children, I used child-centred play-based approaches where appropriate. My training in Child-Centred Play Therapy has helped me understand the importance of giving children a safe space where they can express themselves and work through experiences in ways that feel natural to them.

I also enjoy working with adolescents and adults, supporting them with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and significant life changes. I draw on evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and work collaboratively with clients to develop greater understanding, practical strategies and confidence in managing life’s challenges.

My work as a Guidance Counsellor has also given me considerable experience working alongside children, parents, teachers and families. I understand the pressures that can arise within the school environment and the impact these can have on both young people and their families.

Therapeutic interventions

  • Attachment-Based therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Child-Centred Play Therapy
  • Client-Focused Counselling
  • Strength-Based Practice
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Areas of focus

  • Children and families: parenting support, emotional regulation, friendship and peer relationship difficulties, bullying, school attendance difficulties and emotionally based avoidance.
  • Adolescents: exam stress for students in Years 10, 11 and 12, self-esteem, coping skills, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviours and suicidal ideation.
  • Adults: anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, life changes and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • School-related concerns: education and learning difficulties, ADHD, ASD, school engagement and collaboration with parents, teachers and families.

Whether I am working with a child, teenager, parent or adult, my aim is to provide a space where people feel accepted, heard and supported without judgement. I feel privileged to walk alongside people during difficult times. My goal is not simply to focus on what is going wrong, but to help each person recognise their strengths, develop new ways of coping and build the confidence to move forward. To enquire about support or discuss suitability, clients, parents and referrers are welcome to get in touch.

To make an appointment try Online Booking. Alternatively, you can call M1 Psychology Loganholme on (07) 3067 9129.

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