Marina’s approach
Marina works with adults experiencing substance dependency, anxiety, depression, anger and stress, and with people seeking relationship counselling or support with self-confidence and self-esteem.
Contribution has always been one of Marina’s core values, whether to family, friends, clients or community. She describes herself as an agent of change and is passionate about supporting her clients and their families to build the lives they want.
Marina’s background
Marina’s career has included:
- Psychologist with Queensland Health’s Alcohol and Drug Services, where she developed and managed a youth program for substance-dependent young people
- Two published articles in the Journal of Adolescence
- Adjustment counselling and vocational assessments with Commonwealth Rehabilitation Services
- Consultant psychologist at Brisbane Private Hospital’s Damascus Unit since 1993, treating alcohol and prescription drug dependencies, where she develops and runs group programs and provides individual counselling
Therapies Marina use
- Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), with mindfulness
- Systematic desensitisation
- Transactional analysis
- Solution-focused problem-solving
Areas of practice
- Substance dependency issues, including alcohol and prescription drugs
- Anxiety and depression
- Anger and emotional management
- Stress and lifestyle balance
- Self-confidence, self-esteem, and assertiveness
- Relationship counselling
Who Marina works with
Marina works with adults aged 18 and over.
Qualifications and registration
- Registered Psychologist, Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA
Marina’s availability
Marina sees clients on Fridays, during the day, in person, by secure video and by telephone.
A little about Marina
Marina has always been a Brisbane girl, though she now lives on the Gold Coast. She grew up with horses and pony club, and still loves watching show jumping and rodeos, travelling the highways and exploring this amazing country of ours. She also loves spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Why Marina became a psychologist
One of Marina’s core values has always been contribution, whether to family and friends, to her clients or to her community. She sees herself as an agent of change, and she remains passionate about supporting clients and their families to build the lives they want.
How do I book an appointment with Marina?
- Please call (07) 3831 4452 or complete our enquiry form. Our reception team will help you to book in with Marina. You do not need a referral to book.
- See your GP if you want a Medicare rebate. Ask for a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Private health insurance may also apply.
- Attend in person. You are welcome to attend via telehealth or over the phone.
Brisbane Counselling Centre is at Level 7, 87 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, about five minutes’ walk from Central Station. We are open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm. See the fees and rebates.
