Mary is the principal psychologist at Heal Learn Thrive Psychology Clinic on the Central Coast, and is experienced working with children, adolescents and adults.  Mary has been conducting therapy and assisting individuals with a range of issues and mental health disorders for over 20 years. ​

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Graduating from Macquarie university in 2009, Mary completed a Bachelor of Arts Psychology, Post Graduate Degree in Psychology and a Post-Graduate Degree in Applied Psychology before completing her registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA).  Following this and in addition to her psychology internship Mary completed a two-year internship with Mandala Community Counselling, under the supervision of Dr Celia Connolly, and has worked extensively with Dr Shab Mireskandari , both highly regarded as experts in the area of psychodynamic psychotherapy.  

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Mary is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).  Thereafter becoming professionally registered Mary gained qualification as a Victim Services Approved Counsellor with Justice NSW. ​ Prior to this Mary worked for two Ministers for Health and gained invaluable experience working in the Health and Housing Ministries advocating for vulnerable clients.  

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Mary’s approach to therapy is empathic, non-judgemental and collaborative and she has a particular interest in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, parenting, psychotherapy and positive psychology. Working from an eclectic approach allows adjustments to be made to alter the modality ensuring Mary is responding authentically and flexibly to the needs of the individual to supports optimal change.  

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"I work to develop client centred treatments to address the individual needs of each client.  I will work with you to explore and resolve problems that inhibit your wellbeing.  Humans are complex, but therapy provides a space just for you.  We can all benefit from having someone truly focussed on us.  Will you feel better after therapy?  Absolutely and so you should, it is likely to be one of the few spaces that is 100% solely about you.”

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