- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Afrikaans
About Maureen
Maureen Du Preez is a counsellor practising in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self esteem and depression. Maureen aims to meet people where they are and speaks English and Afrikaans to make sessions more accessible.
Her approach is practical and person-centred. She shapes conversations and treatment plans around each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps and building skills that can be used between meetings.
Maureen works with a wide range of concerns beyond the core areas, including communication problems, blended family issues, chronic illness and disability, body image, eating issues and immigration-related stress. She also helps people affected by natural or human-caused disasters to manage their responses and rebuild routine.
She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in every session. Maureen aims to create a steady space for discussing hard topics and making gradual progress. Taking the first step can feel brave, and she acknowledges that effort when people begin.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Maureen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and rebuild routines. One approach she draws on focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, pacing and breaking tasks into smaller steps to reduce overwhelm. Another common element is trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable and restores a sense of safety in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before, then tailor the way sessions are run to fit those needs. That planning can include experimenting with different techniques until a useful mix is found.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can use remote sessions to maintain progress between in-person visits and to keep continuity of care when life makes attending face-to-face meetings harder.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Maureen help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem and depression, plus related concerns like communication, body image and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centred, focusing on clear goals, small steps and skills people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Maureen has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is PACFA and she practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Maureen?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.