- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Maureen
Maureen Du Preez is a PACFA counsellor with nine years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or struggling with relationships and trauma. She also supports clients facing depression and those wanting clearer motivation or self-esteem. She offers sessions in English and Afrikaans.
Maureen focuses on practical, conversational therapy. She talks with clients about day-to-day patterns that keep problems going. Sessions often include discussing relationship habits, coping steps for anxiety, and small experiments to build confidence. She keeps language simple and specific so people can use ideas between sessions.
Her background includes work across a range of difficulties such as chronic pain and illness, blended family issues, eating and body-image concerns, immigration stress, and first responder issues. Maureen has helped people process family of origin problems, divorce and separation, and the effects of abuse or domestic violence. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness and disaster-related stress.
Maureen adapts the pace to each person. Some people focus on straightforward problem solving and planning. Others prefer to look at deeper patterns from past experiences. She explains options and helps people decide which steps to try first. Her approach aims to be clear and achievable rather than theoretical.
To start, a person completes a short questionnaire and schedules a first session. The service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are not currently accepted.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Maureen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and find clearer direction. One common approach focuses on practical problem solving and behavioural steps. This involves identifying small, manageable changes a person can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve daily functioning. It suits people who want concrete tools and quick adjustments.A second approach looks at patterns that come from past experiences and relationships. This involves noticing repeated reactions and talking through where they may have started, which can help with relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and processing trauma. It suits people who want to understand recurring themes behind their current problems.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Maureen discusses options with each person and adapts the way she works according to their needs, goals and preferences. She helps people weigh practical steps against longer-term exploration and chooses the mix that seems most workable for them.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue regular contact while they manage work, family or health commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem concerns and depression, plus related areas like chronic illness and blended family issues.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on daily patterns and small steps people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety and increase confidence.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and which can be cancelled at any time; exact pricing depends on where the person is located.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.