- Relational psychodynamic therapy
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Mentalisation-based therapy
About Marie-Louise
Marie-Louise Carmody is a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has nine years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as concerns such as life purpose, isolation, family problems and attachment difficulties.
She works with people who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships or health. She talks through repeated patterns that leave someone feeling hurt, empty or disconnected. Sessions focus on understanding where these patterns come from and which parts of life they affect now.
Marie-Louise uses relational psychodynamic ideas alongside trauma-informed practice and mentalisation-based therapy. In practical terms this means talking about past experiences that shaped expectations of others and noticing how those expectations turn up today. She also pays attention to emotional regulation and how personality vulnerabilities influence behaviour.
Therapy sessions are collaborative and thoughtful. Conversations explore what is happening in daily life and why certain reactions repeat. Over time this can help people make different choices and feel more at ease with themselves and with others.
She is particularly interested in complex trauma, attachment issues, dissociation, eating and food-related concerns, and challenges around identity and belonging. People do not need to have answers before starting; the first sessions focus on clarifying what matters and what to work on next.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Marie-Louise draws on relational psychodynamic approaches, trauma‑informed practice and mentalisation-based therapy. Relational psychodynamic work focuses on the influence of early relationships and recurrent patterns, helping people see how old expectations shape current reactions. Trauma‑informed practice pays attention to how overwhelming events affect emotion, memory and behaviour, and supports safer ways of exploring those effects. Mentalisation-based therapy helps people notice and reflect on their own and other people's thoughts and feelings, which can ease anxiety and improve communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their history, current concerns and goals. This means trying things out and adjusting as needed rather than committing to a single technique from the start.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can also let people meet without being on camera for the full session if that feels better. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements when you book so sessions suit your everyday routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression and also helps people facing life purpose questions, loneliness, family problems and attachment issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is collaborative and reflective; she looks at past experiences that shaped current patterns and helps people notice how those patterns play out today.
What is her experience in this field?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with complex trauma, emotional regulation and longstanding relationship challenges.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), practising in Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.