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Marielle Quinlan

Marielle Quinlan, PACFA

Australia

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PACFA counsellor - stress and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Addictions support

About Marielle

Marielle Quinlan is a PACFA counsellor with seven years' clinical experience in Australia. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem and major life changes. Marielle speaks English and Portuguese and uses a mix of practical and expressive ways to help clients manage everyday pressures.

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with more intuitive, present-focused methods. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps a person can try between meetings. Marielle favours straightforward conversation alongside creative tools to help clients notice patterns and try alternatives.

Many people come for help with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, communication problems, codependency and coping after separation. She also supports those navigating autism and Asperger Syndrome, dissociation, control issues and the stresses of caregiving or illness.

Marielle describes her style as personable and engaged. She aims to build quick rapport so people can get to the issues that matter sooner. Her seven years of work mean she has experience with a broad range of presenting concerns in adult clients.

If someone wants to begin, they follow the online matching steps and book an initial session. The booking flow includes a short questionnaire and scheduling tools to pick a time and start work together.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Marielle works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques and present-focused, intuitive interventions. Evidence-based techniques involve structured, practical tools to manage symptoms like anxiety and stress, such as learning simple coping strategies and behaviour changes that can be practised between sessions. Present-focused interventions concentrate on what is happening now in a person’s life and relationships, helping them try different responses in daily situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through the options and try methods that fit a person’s goals, needs and preferences. Sessions may shift over time as different strategies are tested and reviewed together.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into study or work schedules, reduce travel time and make short check-ins between commitments easier. Discussing practical availability and how sessions will fit into day-to-day life is part of the initial matching and scheduling steps.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, along with related areas like attachment issues and body image.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style mixes evidence-based techniques with present-focused and creative interventions. Expect practical steps and conversational work in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with adult clients in Australia.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.

Can I see her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.

Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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