Maureen Du PreezPACFA

Maureen Du Preez is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, and those coping with low mood or issues with self-esteem. Maureen aims to make the first step easier by offering a respectful and compassionate space to talk.

Her approach is personal and practical. She listens to each person’s story and tailors conversations and a plan to suit individual needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps and skills people can use between meetings.

Maureen has worked with people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the knock-on effects these can have on confidence and motivation. She also supports people dealing with body image, chronic illness and life transitions such as separation or ageing concerns.

She speaks English and Afrikaans and brings a sensitive style to difficult topics like domestic violence, immigration stress, or issues tied to family of origin. Maureen keeps language straightforward and avoids jargon so people feel heard and understood.

People who come to Maureen often want practical tools as well as a listening ear. She will work with clients to set achievable steps and revisit them as life changes. Starting therapy can feel hard, and Maureen acknowledges that courage while helping people move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Maureen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses is structured problem-solving and skills work, which helps people break overwhelming issues into manageable steps and build coping strategies for stress and anxiety. Another frequent element is trauma-informed conversation, which means noticing how past harm affects current feelings and pacing work so clients feel steady and supported.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Maureen collaborates with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences. She reviews progress together and adjusts the plan as needs change so therapy remains relevant and useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your routine. It can also let people use pause-and-reflect techniques at home or choose a quieter time of day to connect. Discuss format and timing when you first schedule to find what will work best for you.